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Bo Staff LengthTraditional Chen Family Tai Chi Short Staff. Taught by Shifu Jiang Jian-ye, 1950-. This 74 movement form was created by Grand Master Chen Shen-Pu, 1902-2000. Part 1, Movements 1-34; color, 120 minutes. Part 2, Movements 35-74; color, 121 minutes. Available in DVD or VHS format, for about $45.00 US each. Vendors: WLE, Wayfarer, Jiang. Produced by Shifu Jiang Jian-ye of the Capital District Tai Chi and Kung Fu Association of New York, 29 West Dillenbeck Drive, Albany, NY 12203, c 2000. Website: Jiang's Tai Chi Videos. "This is an elegant, dynamic form with many techniques. Good physical skills are recommended to learn this 74 movement form. Includes a short clip of the creator at age 94. Following warm-up exercises, movements are repeated 3-4 times, depending on the difficulty. There are front and back views at slow and regular speeds. There are also reviews of segments, front and back." 1 "Master Chen Shen-Pu used his extensive training in external and internal forms such as Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Bagua Zhang and Wushu to create this short staff form. A lesser known form, it is still a key ingredient to the Chen stylists repertoire."2 This form is for the 13 hands short staff. Discussion Chen Tai Chi Short Staff: List of Movements of 74 posture short staff form created by Master Chen Sheng-Pu; prepared by Gary McClellan. Chen Shen-Pu's Taijiquan Short Staff 74 Movements Form, List of Movements and References prepared by Michael P. Garofalo. I have not found any references in any standard Chen Family Taijiquan sources that state that Chen Shen-Pu's Taijiquan Short Staff 74 Movements Form, or other short staff or cane forms, are part of the Chen Family Taijiquan repertoire as are pole and spear forms. I am 6'6" (198 cm) tall, and have practiced with a variety of short staff weapons over the years. Currently, I practice daily only with a cane. I use an Instructor's Walking Cane, 40" (103 cm) long and 1" (2.54 cm) in diameter, from Cane Masters. This cane weights 1lb, 2 oz (510 gm). This beautiful martial arts combat cane is made of pure hickory heartwood, has multiple notches at three key gripping points, has a rounded hooked horn, and has a rubber covered tip. I also own the same Instructor's Walking Cane made of oak - a gift from my children. This cane has a rounded tip to the crook. The curved crook end is just a little wider and larger than with other canes. The cane is thoroughly sanded, and very smooth to the touch. It does not attract any undue attention as a weapon, and appears to be a ordinary, sturdy, and practical walking cane suitable for a big fellow like me. Make no mistake, however, the Instructor's Walking Cane is a true combat weapon, as well as a practical walking stick. rainbow bo Make sure it has enough length for your walking stride. Most canes I see people use are a bit too short for a good walking stick.