Two-section staff

Basic design of two-section staff

The two-section staff (長小棒; literally: long/short pole) 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 long staff with a shorter rod attached by a chain, to serve as a cudgel.

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