Chinese martial arts have long valued the cultivation of useful types for power, to make the martial applications more effective.
In this system of t’ai chi the long and heavy spear is used as a core power development exercise.
Being long, heavy snd unwieldy it provides a lot of stimulation to the whole body as a unit. The legs and core receive plenty of stimulation and the muscles and sinews of the arms, shoulders and back are well worked.
The training movements are sophisticated and train the body and mind in the application of spiralling and drilling power. Because of thr length of the weapon our proprioceptive senses receive considerable stimulation.
Often it was learned as the first or second weapon for practitioners of this style.
The movements are relatively easy to apply using everyday objects, like umbrellas or chairs. Mekong the training useful for self defence.
