| The Taiji Yangsheng Zhang Qigong
routine is somewhat unique among Qigong routines in that it is
taught with a 48" inch stick. From a certain point of view,
the zhang can be thought of as another Tai Chi tool, somewhat
like the ruler or bang. However, unlike the tools, there are
martial sets for the short staff. The esteemed Jack Yan has
published a book and DVD about Whip Stick in the Tong Bei Quan
style. The very prolific Master Jiang Jianye has two sets of
DVDs which have short staff sets from Chen Shen-Pu, who I don't
know much about, and Master Hong Junsheng. I expect to work my
way through the three offerings during summer 2016. |
