A message from China!

Leading up to the White Crane Research Institute's Annual General Meeting, Master Su Yinghan of the YongChun YiYun (Joy Cloud) Wushu (White Crane) Research Society wrote:

"It makes me so happy that you have developed the White Crane successfully, we are always standing together and developing White Crane to a higher level. Best wishes to you!"



Coach Hong Zongii (洪 上) of the Republic of China Vertical Crane Fist (Zhonghe Quan) Association of Taiwan wrote: “Your contact is our honour, We know that you already are engaged in the White Crane Fist aspect and your teaching, involves the Calling Crane Fist system and so on, and you have established the White Crane Fist Research Centre, let the humans really admire your enthusiasm and the investment. We approve your ideal”.

White Crane Chinese Weaponry 国武術兵器

Chinese Wushu Weaponry (Guo Wushu Bingqi 国武術兵器) can be considered to be the origin or mother of all Asian oriental weapons. The ancient monks of Shaolin learned to use anything as a useful weapon.

The Study and understanding of Chinese Weapons forms an integral part of the White Crane Research Institute. Chinese Weapons study goes hand in hand with our exploration of White Crane Gongfu.

Our understanding of the various Chinese Weapons forms are is greatly influenced by that of our own White Crane Gongfu study. Our Weapons understanding is that there are a number of primary weapons that everyone should learn before exploring Chinese Weapons further:

Staff - Gun/Gwun 棍 .
Straight Sword – Jian 劍.
Horse Cutting Sabre – Pudao 马剁马刀



Staff - Gun/Gwun 棍 .
Straight Sword – Jian 劍.
Horse Cutting Sabre – Pudao 马剁马刀
Butterfly Swords/Twin Knives - Hu Die Dao 蝴蝶双刀
Twin Iron Cudgels – Chai 釵
Spear – Qiang 槍 .

These weapons arise from the culture that is Chinese Martial Arts.

Each of these weapons is strongly embedded with the principles and practice of our White Crane.

We view the practice of Chinese Weapons as part of the overall structure of that taught under the banner of the White Crane Research Institute.

The most popular Shaolin Kung Fu 'tool' is the Long Pole or "gun". The long pole has a variety of uses and purposes. It is a multi-purpose implement that can be used for many things other than self defense.

A staff is used as a walking stick, to carry loads on your back, carry and transport two water buckets, as a lever, tent pole, and many more.

This is also the weapon that almost all Chinese martial arts consider to be "The Father of all Weapons". It is also highly effective and recommended for all martial artists to learn.

Some weapons of the China were designed to be used from a distance. Distance is preferable as a good defense strategy when using weapons.

The mainstay of the study within the White Crane Research Institute revolves around the Long Pole, the Straight Sword, the Twin Iron Cudgels, Twin Knives and the king of all weapons, the Spear.

Those interested in the study of Chinese Weapons may acquire training and certification in same via the auspices of the White Crane Research Institute.