Wing Chun’s first weapon class is four-month The Dragon Pole Course, and explores the Dragon Pole Form, or “Look Boon Dim Kwan.” The Dragon Pole is usually between seven and nine-and-a half feet long, depending on the size of the student. It is about two inches in diameter at the butt and tapers down to ¾ or an inch at the tip. It can be held from the middle, but is usually held at the butt; therefore it requires a good deal of forearm strength to wield it properly.

Along with the form, there are a good number of exercises utilizing the pole for training leverage. Most of these exercises enhance punching strength. The study of the pole is a study in using the same mechanics as those used in the punch, with some alteration to account for the longer lever. This form of study affords the advantage of being able to use any form of long lever as a weapon, so long as it consists of just one long line.

Due to the length of the pole, the entire study is on distance fighting. Therefore, students practice entering and recovering during Dragon Pole training. However, unlike fencing, dragon pole training allows for radical angle changes, which makes for a less predictable and more dynamic type of sparring.