Training devices - Tai Chi Zhang
太極掌 |
Other names: Chinese wand, Jiangan |
Versions
taught: Chinese Health Qigong Association (book with DVD) -
Taiji Yangsheng Zhang.
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Recommendations: learn after batons/maces. Cost: varies from $35
to $70 or more.
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As of May 2019 a rosewood zhang, which is snapped together from
three pieces and then tightened, is $89. |
It is Kung Fu Direct product code TDS074 (below; see the
short weapons page) and comes with a case. |
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There is also a wenge wood version with is less red and more
brown for $79 (see below) . It also comes in three
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pieces
which are threaded together. Note that the fittings are brass -
we like the protective caps on the ends. |
It is Kung Fu Direct (product code TDS075 - also on the short
weapons page - also comes with a case). |
There are
apparently other woods available on Ali Express but the delivery
time is 3 or 4 WEEKS |