He fights well with "bang" (quarterstaff) or a pair of broadswords. The latter weapon was wielded with both hands like a quarterstaff. Galad Damodred and Gawyn Trakand in a practice sword battle, using a quarterstaff. A naboot (nabboot, asaya, asa, shoum) is a quarterstaff constructed of palm wood or rattan. Note&colon; one critical change in the film, was Glaeken's sword to some sort of quarterstaff. The quarterstaff instructor looks disapprovingly on both the fencing and dancing masters. In ballads and tales of the famed yeoman, the quarterstaff is often mentioned. The name "quarterstaff" is first attested in the mid-16th century. There is some variation as to the proper way to hold a quarterstaff. The pollaxe has a sophisticated fighting technique, which is based on quarterstaff fighting. He is physically the strongest of the outlaws and generally fights with a quarterstaff. The quarterstaff is also mentioned in England's legend of Robin Hood. Ignoring the waiter, he continues his journey, armed with only a quarterstaff. John is the oldest of the outlaws, and fights with a quarterstaff. Electro Quarterstaff is an instrumental metal band hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.