Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

In pics: Three-section cudgel in Shaolin kung fu

CGTN

 , Updated 13:21, 16-Jan-2025

Translating...

Content is automatically generated by Microsoft Azure Translator Text API. CGTN is not responsible for any of the translations.

In pics: Three-section cudgel in Shaolin kung fu

Explore the fascinating world of Shaolin's soft weapons with the three-section cudgel. Comprising three linked short sticks, this weapon offers comprehensive defense capabilities. Masters use it to confuse enemies with rapid, unpredictable movements. Its unique design allows practitioners to win through strategic variations and hand techniques that leave their opponents bewildered.

(Photos show Shi Yancong, a monk, practicing three-section cudgel techniques at Shaolin Temple, central China's Henan Province, December 8, 2024. /CGTN)

Search Trends