Nangun
| Also known as | Southern Staff |
|---|---|
| Focus | Weapon striking, kicking, jumping |
| Country of origin |  China |
| Date of formation | 1992 |
| Creator | Chinese Wushu Association |
| Parenthood | Gunshu, Nanquan, other Southern Chinese Martial Arts |
| Related arts | Nanquan, Nandao |
| Olympic sport | Wushu Taolu |
The Nangun (Chinese: 南棍; pinyin: nángùn; lit. 'southern staff') is a variation of the application of the "gun" (northern Chinese staff), which is an event in competitive wushu taolu.[1] It is based on staff techniques emanating from Southern Chinese martial arts (nanquan).[2] Its movements stress hitting, in contrast to the cutting and swinging techniques of the northern staff.
See also
References
- ^ Falk's Dictionary of Chinese Martial Arts, Deluxe Soft Cover. Lulu.com. 11 June 2019. ISBN 9780987902856.
- ^ The Sports Rules Book. Human Kinetics. 14 December 2018. ISBN 9781492567592.