Two section staff

Two section staff

The two section staff (Chang Xiao Ban) is a versatile weapon which originated in China from the ancient Shaolin temple and Shaolin martial arts. It is a flail-type weapon which consists of a staff with a smaller flail attached by a chain.

ee also

*Three section staff
*Kung Fu
*Wushu (sport)
*Northern Shaolin
*Southern Shaolin
*Hung Gar
*Shaolin
*Nunchaku
*Pyeongon

External links

* [http://www.wle.com/products/VSL36D.html WLE Two-section staff form video clip]


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