Ancient Chinese Weapons - Bladed

Shaolin Academy

Weapons of Ancient China - Sharp

Knives are a favorite street weapons; learn how to handle yourself like a Master.

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You will find out about the Ancient and Traditional Weapons that were made to cut, slice, and pierce. As a student you will learn how to use these weapons but more importantly how to defend against these weapons if ever attacked!

Overview

In essence there are two types of Blades, Slicing and Cutting or Stabbing and Jabbing. Now put this into three or more lengths and various combinations and you have Group 2 Weapons. In it's most basic form we would have the Bowie Style Knife (for both slicing and chopping actions) and Stiletto for stabbing and incisions. With some alterations to the length, grip and function we derive a dizzying array of weapons.

Arhat Coin
Axe , Dagger
Axe, Long Stick
Axe
Brush Attacker
Brush, Wolf
Claw, Long Handed
Claw, Talon
Comb, Palace Heaven
Daggers, Twin
Fist, Brass
Halberd , Horse
Halberd , Large Horse
Halberd, Single Ended
Halberd, Twin Ended
Halberd
Hand, Buddha
Heaven Lotus Phoenix Tail
Heaven Lotus Wind Tail Tan
Hoe
Hook, Fire
Hook, Nine Teeth
Knives , Butterfly
Knives , Deer Antler
Knives, Double Deer Antler
Kris (Sword Breaker)
L Shaped Halberd
Lance, Long
Lance
Pincers, Long Handed
Rod , Nine Chi Tapered
Rod, Eighteen-Chi Tapered Rod
Spear , Double Headed
Spear , Hooked Single
Spear, Hook-Scythe Double
Spear, Hook-Scythe
Spear, Snake
Spear, Wolf
Spear
Sting, Moon Tooth
Sting, Emei Piercer
Stirring Heaven Killer
Sword, Cicada Wing
Sword, Eagle He ad
Sword, Heaven & Earth, Sun & Moon
Sword, Horse Chopping
Sword, Large Long Handed Broad
Sword, Broad, Ghost He ad
Sword, Broad, Long
Sword, Broad, Nine Hook
Sword, Broad, Nine Ring
Sword, Broad, Southern
Sword, Broad, Swallow Tail
Sword, Broad, Twin
Sword, Broad, Two-Handed
Sword, Butterfly Double
Sword, Dashing
Sword, Eyebrow Tip
Sword, Hook Sickle
Sword, Kick
Sword, Long Handed Elephant Nose Sword, Long Handled
Sword, Long-Handed Yue Fei
Sword, Ox Ear Sharp
Sword, Sleeve
Sword, Slip or Thin
Sword, Straight, Piercer
Sword, Straight, Snake
Sword, Straight, 3 Point Double-Blade
Sword, Straight, Twin
Sword, Straight, Two-handed
Sword, Straight, Unicorn Horn

Mao-Qiang
Lohan Qian
Gee
Yue
Fu
Bi Zhua
Lang Zian
Zhua
Zhua
Gong Tian Shu
Shuang Bi Shou
Tong Quan
Ma Ji

Dan Ji
Shuang Shou Ji
Ji
Fo Shou
Tian He Feng Wei Tang
Tian He Feng Wei Tan
Ba Tou
Huo Gou
Jiu Zi Gou
Hu Die Shuang Dao
Lu Jiao Dao
Deer Antler Knives
Kwan Dao
Shi Ge
Shuo Mao
Mao
Chang Jiao Qian
Jiu Chi
Shuo, Mao-Shuo
Shuang Tou Qiang
Lian Dao Qiang
Shuang Tou Qiang
Gou Lian Qiang
She Qiang
Lan Qiang
Qian
Yue Ya Ci
Emei Ci
Hun Tian Lu
Chan Zi Dao
Ying Tao Dao, Pu Dao
Qian Kun Ri Yue Dao
Zhan Ma Dao
Kwan Dao
Gui Tao Dao
Zha Dao
Jiu Gou Dao
Jiu Huan Dao
Nan Dao
Yan Zi Dao
Shuang Dao
Shuang Shou Dao
Niu Er Jin Dao
Pu Dao
Mei Jian Dao
Gou Lian Dao
Ti Dao
Xiang-Bi Da Dao
Da Dao
Yue Fei Da Dao

Shu Jian
Pian Dao
Jian Ci
She Jian
San Jian Liang Ren Dao
Shuang Jian
Shuang Shou Jian
Lin Jiao Dao
Chun Jie

The Kwan Dao is the Signature weapon of Gneral Kwan, who is considered the 'Patron Saint" (Ideal) of Chinese Martial Arts.

The uniqueness of the Chinese Broad Sword is that it has all 3 Functions. The tip is in a straight line from the hilt, which makes it a good Stabbing Weapon, The Blade is Curved, which makes it a Slicing/Cutting Weapon. But what makes it even more, is that the Broad Part of the Sword is a bit more solid and allows Chopping. Brilliant!

Sharp objects have become an essential part of life. From Doctors Scalpels, through the Kitchen Knife, to the Stanley knife. All these are tools but all can be used as weapons. 9/11 showed how dangerous even a short sharp knife can be.

You can argue that a Spear can be thrown and should be part of the Throwing Weapons. Well, i would argue that almost anything that can be held can be thrown.

Items like Monks Spade, that are sharpened and only called a spade because of their shape are in this category, real spades, one that you really dig with belong in the Tools & Not-Weapons category. You could also include the Razor Edged Fans on this page as well as any item modified for Battle and Fighting that has a Sharp Edge for Slicing, Cutting or Stabbing!

Bibliography

Ancient Chinese Weapons - Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming
Chinese Weapons - ETC Werner
Chinese Weapons & Their Stories - Evelyn Lip
Kung Fu Magazine ezine.kungfumagazine.com/info/weapons.php
Kwan Dao - Leung Ting
Chinese Single Broadsword - Zhikui, Weigi, Moffett, Zhikun, Feng
Spear Play - David Huey
Fatal Flute & Stick Forms - Li Grand Master Chan Poi
www.kaidragon.com/Main/Shaolin/Weapons.htm
www.innocence.com/fengshui /worldbook/chinese-weaponry.html
www.kungfuwebdesign.com/ weapons.htm
www.geocities.com/wushu_taichi/ Weapons.html
www.kungfu.uklinux.net/weapons/

TCW Symbol for Slicing, Cutting & Stabbing Weapons

Axes are typical Chopping Weapons and tools

Flame Spear, also used for effective slicing.

The Tiger Form is very similar to a normal Farmers Fork. It would be though, made of better metal.

A Spade shaped weapon that is often refered to as the Shaolin Spade; although it would be doubtful for Shaolin to use Sharpned weapons for anything other than practice.

And of course 100's if not 1000's of Straight Swords.

There were many 'Style Specific' weapons. With unusual weapons it was possible to confuse opponents through unusual and surprising usage.

Butterfly Knives are only sharp on the rounded front part. They were a Kitchen utensil which could be used for tenderizing cleaving and cutting.

When used correctly, the Wind Fire Wheels are incredibly effective. They block effectively, Capture Swords and Spears, Slice, Dice and Stab. Not easy to learn but well worth the effort.

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