This 5 ring three sectional staff is a beautiful weapon that is can can be used both for practice and in demonstrations.
This weapon has been featured in many martial arts movies over the years such as "Fearless" with Jet Li in the scene where he fights the Samurai at the end of the movie. When the fighters get their weapons switched the Samurai smacks himself in the head with it, so you know it takes quite a bit of practice to master.
If you are new to this weapon be very careful.