Rick L. Wing

The three-sectin staff, a traditional Chinese weaapon consisting of tthree short rods linked by chain, is widely regarded as a weapon of the most accomplished martial artists. To wield the three-section staff requires athletic prowess and tenacity, marking the person who masters it as one of substance and fierce individuality. It is a dazzling component of martial arts performance; a tool for developing coordination, speed, and stamina; and a practical weapon that is only dangerous in the hands of one who has been trained in its use.

In The ClassicalThree-Sectional Staff, expert Rick Wing brings this ancient weapon into the light. Wing breaks down the complex wheeling maneuvers associated with the three-section staff into easily understood, step-by-step instructions, and 500 photographs depict front and back views of techniques. The book shows multiple applications of the three-section staff by depicting a classic sparring set between it and a traditional spear. Wing demonstrates the versality of the weapon, showing how to use it as a defensive wall, a blunt projectile, and more. With a 'learn at your own pace' approach, The Classical Three-Section Staff makes wielding the weapon of the 'whirling fury' an accessible and enjoyable art.

'I strongly urge people to carefully study the form in this book, as it is both practical in application and beneficial for one's health if practiced diligently. It is uncommon to see a book that can bring such an intricate two-man form to life!'-Sifu Ming Lum, the 'Godfather of Kung Fu'

'This is as practical and comprehensive a treatise as I have ever seen on an advanced traditional Chinese weapon. I recommend it for serious students of the ancient warrior arts who are fascinated by the three-section's elegant precision and furious velocity.'-Sifu Gini Lau, Head of hte World Eagle Claw Association

'I highly recommend this book as an excellent aid for interested practitioners of the martial arts, not only of northern styles, but of all styles.'-Sifu Dennis 'Dino' Salvatera, Headmaster of the Hung-Sing Choy Lee Fut Association, USA

Rick Wing began his kung fu studies with Grandmaster Wong Jack Man as a young teenager. After Master Wong's retirement in 2005, Wing took over for him as the main instructor at his school in San Francisco, the Jing Mo Athletic Association, where Wing currently teaches kung fu and traditional Chinese lion dancing.

Contents

Preface
1 The triple stick: Introduction and ancient origins
2 Weapons and the triple stick
3 Four methods of the triple stick
4 Use of the triple stick against the spear
5 History of the form
6 The form: Triple stick versus the spear… (lisätietoja)