08/08/2026
Why did generations of Chinese martial artists consider the staff the “Father of All Weapons”?
The answer isn't simply because it was one of the earliest weapons. It’s because the lessons learned through staff training carry into nearly every aspect of martial arts—from movement and coordination to timing, power, balance, and body mechanics.
In his latest article (PART ONE), Master Keith Mazza explores the unique benefits of training the Shaolin Staff and Wing Chun Dragon Pole, and why these two traditional weapons complement each other so well.
Click the link in the comments below to read Part One!
And stay tuned for Part Two, where he takes the training beyond the forms and into practical applications and partner training.
