Origin: The “King of Weapons” in Chinese martial history. Created by Attributed to Chen Wangting, who blended battlefield spear tactics with Taiji principles.

Date: 17th century.

Description: The Chen-style spear incorporates coiling, sticking, and neutralising skills. Its thrusts and deflections embody silk-reeling spirals. Historically essential for martial training, spear methods underpin Taiji body mechanics.