Traditional White Wax Wood Three-Section Staff

Our Three-Section Staff is constructed of light-weight White Wax Wood. The Middle section is approximately 24" and other 2 sections are 23.5". Its overall length is 75" long. Diameter is approximately 1". Approximate Weight: 1.5 lbs. One of the basic flexible weapons in the Kung Fu armory, the three-section staff is one of the most difficult and versatile weapons within the Chinese Martial Arts. More prevalent in Northern Systems, the three-section staff can be used as both a close-quarters weapon, a trapping weapon and as a long-range flexible whip-like weapon. The legend behind the development of the three-section staff begins when Chao Hong-Yin, before he became the first Emperor of the Sung Dynasty (960 CE). A Shaolin trained martial artist, he was known throughout Northern China for his expertise as a bodyguard. Once while guarding a royal client, they were attacked by bandits, and Chao leapt to defend his charge. His mighty blow against the first bandit’s head broke his staff. Un