there is a very nice article about learning and bringing back contesting chinese long weapon.

it is from ma ming da and published in journal of chinese martial studies (HK).

the true kung fu is expressed in the battle field.

long range weapon or chang bing qi is the norm in the ancient battle field

and so are the bows and arrows.

short weapon/sword and open hand practice are not as important

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to truly have a test of kung fu

expression of kung fu is in your long weapon.

so pick up your long spear or shuo

practice away.