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09/07/2026

08/18/2026

NEW ARTICLE - PART TWO by Master Keith Mazza
Traditional Weapons Training: From Forms to Functional Skill

In Part One we explored how the Shaolin Staff and Wing Chun Dragon Pole offer two distinct yet complementary approaches to long-weapon training. Shaolin develops freedom of movement, mobility, and adaptability, while Wing Chun emphasizes structure, efficiency, and direct power.

But understanding these principles is only the beginning.

Weapon forms are one part of traditional training. True understanding develops through practical application and partner practice.

Read the full article by clicking the link in the comment below!

08/14/2026

The GRAND performing our most advanced form!

Much respect and appreciation for what he’s given us!🙏⭐️👊🏽

08/08/2026

08/07/2026

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.

07/24/2026

Well said!!!! It ain’t about winning and losing. It’s about SURVIVAL!