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Nangun

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Nangun
Also known asSouthern Staff
FocusWeapon striking, kicking, jumping
Country of origin China
Date of formation1992
CreatorChinese Wushu Association
ParenthoodGunshu, Nanquan, other Southern Chinese Martial Arts
Related artsNanquan, Nandao
Olympic sportWushu Taolu

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.

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  1. ^ Falk's Dictionary of Chinese Martial Arts, Deluxe Soft Cover. Lulu.com. 11 June 2019. ISBN 9780987902856.
  2. ^ The Sports Rules Book. Human Kinetics. 14 December 2018. ISBN 9781492567592.