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Well, first off, let me thank everyone for replying. I guess that first post didn't really convey my thoughts properly, mostly because I didn't expect there to be so many people interested in marial arts on this site. I've been lifting weights for some time now, always trying to keep in mind a goal of a martial artists' physique: strong, fast, and precise. I figured that if I was strong and fast enough to use a 50 pound staff precisely, I would need to have what I was looking for. Of course, that was the end goal that I had in mind. It wouldn't even have to be a staff, it could be a sword, or a woodchopping axe. I guess the idea of doing swings to perfect form came to mind, such as practicing 100 swings a night in tennis, kendo, golf, or whatever. I'm not really looking to do anything fancy, but I guess my ideas sound like I'm seeking a shortcut.

Hello, I've just recently been thinking that I want to take up some form of martial arts to help get my body into shape. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me how much a metal staff would cost? I think I would want it to consist of 3 parts; 2 parts being 24" and the 3rd 48". Design isn't important to me, since the overall weight is what I'm looking for. Could it be possible to have the staff weigh, when all 3 parts are put together, 20 pounds? Then, with additional weight that can be later put into the staff, eventually weigh 50 pounds? If anyone is interested in this, please let me know so I can come up with some more details and someone can tell me if it's even possible or not.