How to Tai Chi Long Pole

Also known as Tai Chi Long Spear (a long staff with a spearhead), the staff is usually over three meters long, with a thick end (full grip) made of white wax wood. Tai Chi Long Staff has two types of practice: routine practice (called Thirteen Rods) and solo practice. Routine practice combines rod techniques such as adhering, coiling, twisting, brushing, bouncing, dragging, hanging, sweeping, thrusting, shaking, blocking, and lifting with corresponding footwork. Solo practice focuses on repeating the main single-move rod techniques to build endurance, increase internal strength, and enhance the coordination and explosive power of the crotch, waist, arms, and entire body.