The Tao of Kung Fu Weapons
Kung Fu weapons are usually broken into four groups:
Projectile-type weapons such as the bow and arrow, throwing spears, throwing knives, throwing stars, etc. Firearms are placed in this category. (Don’t forget, the Chinese had gunpowder many centuries before most European countries did.)
Long-range weapons, such as poles, (with or without blades), form another whole group, as do intermediate weapons like swords, chains and short poles.
The last category is made up of short-range weapons such as clubs and knives.
Why would anyone want to study such primitive weapons? The answer, of course, is to master the art of using the weapon. Remember, “Art” is not measured by points, scores or accuracy. Art is measured on form and beauty and that intangible force we call Chi.
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