video of Niulang Staff

[shrub]

Niulang (cowherd) staff (13 fists length) incorporates techniques of shorter weapons (e.g. swords) while retaining functionality of the long poles and spears. Grandmaster Xiao Mingkui is the 13th generation successor to the 300-year old family tradition. He is also a senior indoor disciple of the Chen Style Taiji adept Hong Jusheng, having studied with him for 25 years. He teaches in Rushan, Shantung province.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zdZIRBvtxc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIiZhq_HBXI

[BlueTravesty]

Interesting! The weapon looks quite a bit like the Japanese Jo staff. The form however, is completely different and seems to translate well between empty hand and weapon skill.