Object
Anbo-Jyutsu Training Staffs (Tapered/Padded, Reostat Twist-Shaft)
A matched pair of anbo-jyutsu training staffs: each shaft narrows to a tapered tip at one end and terminates in a dense padded cap at the other. A visible reostat twist-shaft along the grip modulates an internal circuit so the staffs emit pulsed beeps and haptic cues as proximity changes. Roughly the length of a long staff used for martial drills, they respond to touch and near-misses with sensor-driven audio feedback. Blindfolded combatants press, parry, and feel for the faint vibrations and beeps; the staffs translate unseen motion into sound and contact, forcing fighters to read rhythm and presence rather than sight.
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Purpose
Training and controlled-combat implements for anbo-jyutsu practice that provide sensory feedback (beeps and haptic cues) to cue attacks, defenses, and proximity during blindfolded matches.
Significance
The staffs operate as a plot device: sensor beeps externalize tactical moments and emotional ruptures during the Riker–Kyle blindfold duel. They enable a forced, tactile confrontation that exposes cheating, catalyzes confession, and pivots Riker’s emotional decision about command and belonging.
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