Shi Yande showcases the Shaolin double spears techniques at Shaolin Temple, Zhengzhou City, central Chinas Henan Province, March 3, 2025./ CGTNShi Yande showcases the Shaolin double spears techniques at Shaolin Temple, Zhengzhou City, central Chinas Henan Province, March 3, 2025./ CGTNShi Yande showcases the Shaolin double spears strategies at Shaolin Temple, Zhengzhou City, central Chinas Henan Province, March 3, 2025./ CGTNExplore the dynamic movements with Shaolin double spears, which are an unique weapon in Shaolin martial arts, integrating offense and defense with remarkable accuracy.
The double spears allow for rapid, multi-directional and unpredictable attacks.
Strategies require fluid coordination in between both hands, producing a vibrant balance of speed and control.Shi Yanhe holds a Shaolin personnel in front of a line of steles, Shaolin Temple, March 3, 2025./ CGTNShi Yanhe holds a Shaolin staff in front of a line of steles, Shaolin Temple, March 3, 2025./ CGTNThe Shaolin personnel is referred to as the father of all weapons in Shaolin martial arts.
Unlike sharp blades or pointed spears, the staff is a blunt weapon, enabling monks to beat opponents without causing fatal injuries.
Shaolin personnel methods involve fluid, circular movements that need coordination of the whole body, from head to toe.(All pictures by CGTNs Chen Hongyu)