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Opening move for the 6 1/2 point pole.

Wing Chun pole training is based on the Siu Lam luk dim boon gwun. The original sequence has been simplified and shortened, training has been modified to include both the left and right hand lead positions, the grip has been reduced to match the shoulder width of the practitioner (and if one’s standard is high, this distance is maintained while practicing with the pole), and chi gwun (sticking pole) has been introduced into the curriculum. An advanced practitioner can wield the long pole as if it were a toothpick. This is to say, one does not use the pole as if it were a heavy, long weapon, but rather a light, maneuverable weapon (Figs, 11–19).

Saat gwun, a quick, downward stroke to an opponent’s hand.

Biu lung cheung, darting dragon spear.

In addition to the strengthening exercises and the pole form itself, there are a variety of supplemental drills which can be performed with the pole. One such drill involves affixing a small ball on a string as a target and repeatedly trying to strike the ball while it is stationary and while it is in motion. Another accuracy drill involves hitting coins or nuts or other small objects placed on the ground. Later, as a practitioner becomes more proficient, a spontaneous or live form is used and the practitioner can wield the pole in all eight directions. The front hand allows for front power and agile movement. The rear hand is the stabilizer for driving strength. The qualities of stabbing and thrusting, striking and cutting, jabbing and driving are combined and their attributes developed for application.