Quarterstaff

From Karate, Kungfu, Wrestling, Mixed Fighting Information Source

The Quarterstaff is the simplest form of the polearm weapon in medieval Europe. It was simply a long wooded pole. Not particularly effective in a fight against an opponent in armor or wielding anything other than a wooden weapon, the quarterstaff was an excellent weapon for travelers as it doubled both as a walking staff and as a deterrent against brigands. The quarterstaff was used more in fencing and brawling than melee combat.