Nangun

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.

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

See also

• Gun (staff)