Did you know that a version of the long pole was popular among the Shaolin monks during the early Sung Dynasty (A.D. 960-1279)?
At that time the monks were involved in helping the first emperor, Sung, establish his kingdom. The staff and long pole were commonly used by the monks, who, because of their religion, did not like sharp edged weapons that would inflict undue injury to their enemies.
via The Dragon Institute | Orange County | Wing Chun Kung Fu's Facebook Wall http://ift.tt/1BDiJH3
At that time the monks were involved in helping the first emperor, Sung, establish his kingdom. The staff and long pole were commonly used by the monks, who, because of their religion, did not like sharp edged weapons that would inflict undue injury to their enemies.
via The Dragon Institute | Orange County | Wing Chun Kung Fu's Facebook Wall http://ift.tt/1BDiJH3
