The Staff in Modern Shaolin and Pop CultureToday, Shaolin monks continue to perform breathtaking staff demonstrations, blending traditional forms with acrobatics. These performances attract global audiences and showcase the elegance and discipline of Shaolin Kung Fu.The staff is also featured prominently in martial arts cinema and animation:* Jet Li’s “Shaolin Temple” (1982) introduced authentic staff routines to global audiences. * Kung Fu Panda’s Master Shifu often uses a staff, s...
