Kung Fu Weapons - The Flexible Weapons

Kung Fu Weapons - The Flexible Weapons

This course is an introduction to the soft or flexible weapons of in the martial arts style of Kung Fu.

The single-headed meteor hammer is similar to the rope dart in that it is a long reach weapon with a single head. The main difference between the headed meteor hammer and a rope dart is that traditionally the meteor hammer has an end shaped similar to an egg or melon. The single end can traditionally weigh up to 3 kg and is attached to a rope that can be up to 20 feet in length. Because of these traits, a single headed meteor hammer can be a very effective weapon, despite being very difficult to control. It is important to mention that no Kata is demonstrated for this weapon, techniques only.

The chain whip is a weapon which consists of several metal rods, which are joined end-to-end by rings to form a flexible chain. Generally, the whip has a handle at one end and a metal dart, used for slashing or piercing an opponent, at the other. A cloth flag is usually attached at or near the dart end of the whip and a second flag may cover the whip's handle. The flag or flags adds visual appeal and produces a rushing sound as the whip swings through the air.

The bullwhip is a single-tailed whip, usually made of braided leather, designed as a tool for working with livestock. Bullwhips are pastoral tools, traditionally used to control livestock in open country. A bullwhip's length, flexibility, and tapered design allows it to be thrown in such a way that, toward the end of the throw, part of the whip exceeds the speed of sound—thereby creating a small sonic boom.

This course is an ideal teaching aid for review, rank testing, competition, and self-defense.

Grandmaster Michael A. Stelzer holds several advanced ranks (5th Dan and above) in the styles of Kung Fu, Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Kali/Arnis, Kobudo, Karate, Hapkido, and other various styles of martial arts. Currently, he has published over fifty books and instructional videos covering topics such as martial arts, the entertainment arts, math, and engineering.

Learn the self-defense techniques for the meteor hammer, chain whip, and bull whip.

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What you will learn

• Kung Fu Weapons - The Flexible Weapons

Rating: 5

Level: All Levels

Duration: 1 hour

Instructor: Michael Stelzer Ph.D.