The three sectional staff is one of the most exciting and versatile weapons found in kung-fu. Let Eric Lee show you how to master what few can handle effectively. Designed with the advanced student in mind, this book by kung-fu luminary Eric Lee exposes the student in a more intimate way with the more difficult techniques. He not only concentrates on proficiency but also on handling the three-sectional staff with a sense of art. Black Belt brings back this fully-illustrated self-defense classic thanks to popular damand. Like many top instructors, Lee started in the martial arts as a competitor, first at local tournaments then at every challenging event possible. Lee recalls, "In the late 1960s and early 1970s, there weren't any real national tournaments like there are today.So I competed whenever possible. I just went crazy." Eventually, Lee wanted more satisfaction than trophies and tournaments could offer. The answer was teaching. He is genuinely concerned about upcoming kung-fu artists and wants to see them succeed. It is this craving to share his wealth of knowledge that led to the lessons in this volume, the product of a natural and effortless transition.

Contents Acknowledgements Dedication Preface About the author Anatomy of the three sectional staff Care of the three sectional staff Chapter One Power/accuracy exercises Exercises for developing power in the upper body, wrists, arms, fingers, and for focusing that power accurately against targets large and small Chapter Two Stances A detailed look at the strategic uses of the forward stance, of cat stances, crane stances, back stances, of the horse stance, and the low stance Chapter Three Basics Techniques common to the advanced level of skill including catches, spins, figure eights, and blocks Chapter Four Three sectional staff form A complete form incorporating traditional advanced techniques and footwork Chapter Five Applications Sparring scenarios featuring the three sectional staff against the spear, sword and shield, staff, sword, short stick, whip chain, and double swords