吴式太极枪
The spear, qiāng or máo is practiced in various lengths.
The short spear (approx. 2m) (the height of your fingers held above your head) is usually used for the 24 step form:
The long spear or lance (approx. 3m) is used for the 13 step form:
Spear exercises
Hi Bar – found this chap on You Tube practicing both spear and sabre. Not sure who he is, perhaps you could enlighten me?
Pete
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KLKdCEFis&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL064CF992FABE6EB4
I think he is one of Ma’s students from the Netherlands.