Shaolin Staff
The foundational weapon — train power and rhythm
The Shaolin Staff
The staff (棍/gùn) is the most fundamental Shaolin weapon and the first one every Shaolin temple disciple learns. As the saying goes, “棍为百兵之祖” — the staff is the ancestor of all weapons.
Training with the staff develops power, rhythm, and full-body coordination. It is an essential foundation before moving on to other weapons.
What You'll Learn in 1 Hour
Divided into 4 parts, from the basics to real application
Stretching & Warm-Up
Prepare the body before picking up a weapon. Stretch the arms, shoulders, back, and legs to prevent injury and improve flexibility.
Basic Staff Techniques
Practice basic techniques drawn from real staff combat. The fundamental kungfu stances matter greatly, as they let you strike with the staff powerfully.
Master Zhu leads students through simple swinging techniques so they become familiar with the staff's weight and rhythm.
Paired Attack & Defense
Students pair up to drill attacking and defending until fluent. When done correctly, it flows like a continuous current.
If it isn't quite right, Master Zhu demonstrates the correct way and explains how to apply it in real combat.
“We must be the master of the weapon, not let the weapon master us. Don't force the staff — let it swing naturally, going with the flow.”
Staff Forms & Demonstration
Master Zhu reviews the Shaolin staff forms with the students, then has them practice.
At the end of class, each student is called to demonstrate the form they practiced in front of Master Zhu and their classmates, to receive feedback and improve.
Shaolin Staff Forms
The forms practiced in class
Yin Shou Gun
Yin Shou Gun
The hidden-hand staff form — focused on thrusting, deflecting, and defending with hands that constantly shift position.
Feng Mo Gun
Feng Mo Gun
The wind-grinding staff form — focused on spinning, swinging, and striking with continuous power and rhythm.
Who It's For
Class Schedule
1 hour per class · Closed Mondays
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