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)