It has taken several hours of practice, but I can now twirl two staffs at the same time without banging them together (or smashing my skull). I was just fooling around, having fun. Just wondering if anyone has ever seen, or heard of a double staff form?
How long are the staffs?
How long are the staffs?
yes
What type of staff? (bo, jo?)
And what type of ‘twirling’ do you mean? sorry, I know its probably hard to describe in words, I just want to know so I can av a butchers at it…
I use 6ft. rattan staffs. So far I can only do the basic figure “8” pattern when using them one in each hand, but I have found that it is possible to get both of them in sync, or with a little concentration–to get them going in opposite directions crossing in the front & rear without hitting ea. other (or myself). Does that help any?
Why not just use double whip-chain instead? You would be using the same control technique, but 2 chains would be far more practical and versatile.
Yes. I can see your point. The movements are much the same. Do you have any experience with whipchain. Any recommendations for books, or videos?
I know single whip. We teach doubles, but I haven’t learned it yet.
I have one of those Shaolin double chain videos, but it’s in Chinese and the chain moves so fast, even in slo-mo, that you’d have a hard time figuring out the techniques. Maybe WLE or MAM has a better one.
How difficult was it for you to learn the whip? I always thought it looks tricky?
It was hard. I’m still not great with it, and I’ve been using it off and on for about 2 years. I’d probably be better with it, but I only practice it 3 or 4 times a month because I like a few other weapons better.
As hard as chain is to learn, 3-Section staff is much harder.
Originally posted by MasterKiller
As hard as chain is to learn, 3-Section staff is much harder.
I’ve heard that. I’ve toyed around with both and it wasn’t pretty. 
I have always been interested in the whip, but I think it is a little advanced for me right now. I know what you mean about the practice time. It’s too much to practice everything for most of us. Right now I am concentrating on my hand forms. When I am lucky I find the time for a little staff work, or straight sword.
What othewr weapons do you like to work with?
3-section, monk spade, and double broadswords are my favorite right now. I also like straight sword, but I’m lacking some of the grace needed to really use that weapon correctly.
I agree , I find the three section staff harder than steel whip
To get a 3 sect. staff looking good it takes alot of skill
Originally posted by MasterKiller
I also like straight sword, but I’m lacking some of the grace needed to really use that weapon correctly.
You’re preaching to the choir on that one! 
but I’m lacking some of the grace needed to really use that weapon correctly.
You ain’t joking bro… :eek: 
Just joking… I thought your monk spade was pretty cool, I’d like to see your guys double dao…
I’m thinking of picking up either double hook, double dao, or 3 section as my next weapon, but I need the time to learn and practice it as well:mad: my plate is a bit full right now.
Double hook and double dao looks interesting too. I’d also like to learn snake spear, but there’s not one in our curriculim. :eek:
You ain’t joking bro…
:mad:
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My double sword form is smokin. If I go to AAU Nationals this weekend, I’ll most likely do that form.
After I polish up my spear form a bit, Double-Hooks is next, then I hope to learn rope-dart in the spring.
Originally posted by MasterKiller
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My double sword form is smokin. If I go to AAU Nationals this weekend, I’ll most likely do that form.
After I polish up my spear form a bit, Double-Hooks is next, then I hope to learn rope-dart in the spring. [/B]
How many weapons in your curriculim?
How many weapons in your curriculim?
If what I remember is correct, MKs got like all of them…lol
oh, I see I was too late..
we’ve got a bunch too… no chain or rope dart though:(