Hey I just read this little advise column and you say there is an experienced person to help me, does anyone use a staff with experience, one that is 8 feet long, what would it be used for I use mine for excerise, its works good learned a few good moves and hurt myself quite a few times, kind of like practicing with the nun chucks, but with one long stick, are there any places for compitition, Bert

It can be used for comp. but you want to practice with A bo about your height, when you can use it flawlessly, then work your way to the 8 footer

If you find a Hung Gar teacher in your area, he may be able to teach you how to use a staff properly, that well and prob just about any Okinawan style.

I agree that you should find a staff that is closer to your height, and it would be hard to explain how to use the staff without showing, hence the reason I mention you finding a teacher.

I think the staff form is after the Penetrating Palm form in Hung Gar, been many years.