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 Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:53 am
Just reading older posts and I'm surprised that not much has been mentioned about Chinese weaponry. Yes, I'm talking about ones used in Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, but that's besides the point.
I've been to one or two Chinese schools in my life, have tested their weapons, have awwed and petted Chinese swords. But I will honestly say that I have no idea how effective they are, along with their styles. In other words, I have no idea how to use them.
(Yes I know I should be ashamed of myself. I'm Chinese and I know more about Japanese martial arts than Chinese.)
Anyhow, what are people's opinions?
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 3:05 am
My dad used to know how to use the butterfly swords. I, myself, used to love Chinese weaponry. A lot of them were so damn exotic. I remember being particularly partial to the monk's spade.
Now, though, I'm more interested in South East Asian weaponry. I've also fallen in love with the Kukri machete.....
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 4:56 am
Chinese weapon styles are elgant and smooth in motion. It's almost like dancing with a sword. The basic Chinese sword is like the Green Destiny from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. It is light, durable, and so flexible it can be used to slap your opponent into submission rather than cutting him up.
For the most part, these swrods are sharp, basic in design, and require a steady hand to use.
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 9:46 am
Kimihiro_Watanuki Chinese weapon styles are elgant and smooth in motion. It's almost like dancing with a sword. The basic Chinese sword is like the Green Destiny from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. It is light, durable, and so flexible it can be used to slap your opponent into submission rather than cutting him up. For the most part, these swrods are sharp, basic in design, and require a steady hand to use. And interestingly enough, someone once told me that the tassel is actually essential to the sword's balance. I have a few friends that train with the Chinese sword.
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:04 pm
i think i may have played around with a chinese sword once....
but i was probably drunk sweatdrop
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:16 am
cognitive i think i may have played around with a chinese sword once.... but i was probably drunk sweatdrop How do you know it was chinese? or even a sword? you could have been playing with swedish herring eek
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:47 am
DarklingGlory cognitive i think i may have played around with a chinese sword once.... but i was probably drunk sweatdrop How do you know it was chinese? or even a sword? you could have been playing with swedish herring eek Those herrings can chop down the mightiest tree in the forest they can. Personally I am partial to rapiers.
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:31 am
DarklingGlory cognitive i think i may have played around with a chinese sword once.... but i was probably drunk sweatdrop How do you know it was chinese? or even a sword? you could have been playing with swedish herring eek hahahaha drunk and chinese swords is not exactly the best combo ever...
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:32 am
indeed the Chinese weaponry is more elegant as is its martial arts and the romanticism associated with it.
I do, however, agree with Gank by saying that recently I've taken a liking to southeast asian weaponry as a Kali and Silat practicioner myself. While Gank is partial to the kukri Dagger, I myself love the Filipino Kris sword. Not at all elegant, but beautiful in its sheer austerity and it's primitive design. It makes you think of the raw nitty-gritty that comes along with the arts.
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 11:59 pm
The Perennial indeed the Chinese weaponry is more elegant as is its martial arts and the romanticism associated with it. I do, however, agree with Gank by saying that recently I've taken a liking to southeast asian weaponry as a Kali and Silat practicioner myself. While Gank is partial to the kukri Dagger, I myself love the Filipino Kris sword. Not at all elegant, but beautiful in its sheer austerity and it's primitive design. It makes you think of the raw nitty-gritty that comes along with the arts. The kris blades look tight and all....but durability wise....I dunno. I'd definately go for a Thai sword, just to say that I've got a Thai sword. Also, I like the look of Filipino barongs.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:36 am
As I would like to know more about the lesser known weapons.
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Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:39 pm
That Guan du or whatever is pretty mean. It's like a ... chinese halberd... but way cooler. But personally, i'd have to go with... a fireworks. Cuz back then, if you had fireworks. it was all like.
I AM A GREAT MAGICIAN! YOUR SHIRT IS RED!
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 11:14 pm
DarklingGlory cognitive i think i may have played around with a chinese sword once.... but i was probably drunk sweatdrop How do you know it was chinese? or even a sword? you could have been playing with swedish herring eek ...come to think of it.... neutral
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:54 pm
Fireworks do kind of own. whee
Still, I have a soft spot for the tessen, nagamaki and katana.
Everyone has a soft spot for the katana.
But mine is especially tender. xd
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Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:56 pm
I've only seen a few up close...
Sadly I'm partial to the kalari sword known as the "Urumi" A.K.A "Chuttuval", it's flexible like a tai chi sword but quick as well. Durability wise, it lasts long.
Dunno, I just like that one sword. xd
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