The two-section staff or changxiaobang () is a versatile weapon which originated in China from the ancient Shaolin temple and Shaolin martial arts. It is a flail-type weapon which consists of a long staff with a shorter rod attached by a chain, to serve as a cudgel. See also Flail (weapon) Hung Ga Kung fu Northern Shaolin Nunchaku Pyeongon Shaolin Kung Fu Southern Shaolin Three-section staff Wushu (sport) References Chinese melee weapons Flail weapons Polearms