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The Sanjiegun, or three-section staff (sān jié gùn), is a Chinese flail weapon that consists of three wooden or metal staffs connected by metal rings or rope. The weapon is known as a sansetsukon in Japanese. A larger, more complicated version of the well-known nunchaku, the staves can be spun to gather momentum resulting in a devastating strike, or their articulation can be used to strike over or around a shield or other defensive block. These staves were designed for defense against spears and other long weapons. Historically made of white oak or Chinese red maple, modern staves are constructed from rattan, bamboo, various hardwoods or aluminum. For optimum fit, each of the three sticks should be about the length of the combatant’s arm and have a combined diameter that easily fits in the hand. A sanjiegun is typically constructed from three 26 inch wooden staves with a diameter of 1.25 inches. These are connected by chains of rings, usually of five inches; modern versions use ball-and-socket joints.



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