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SHAN GIEH KUN(Three sectional staff) At the beginning of the Sung Dynasty[960 A.D.], Emperor Tai Gzu specialized in the use of the long rod. One day his favorite rod broke, he repaired it by chaining the two pieces together. This weapon is the sweeper. He found it very effective in fighting an enemy bearing a shield because the short staff could hook over the shield. Later he broke his seweeper into three pieces and chanied them together. This became the SHAN GIEH KUN(Three sectional staff). This consists of three equal lengths of hardwood or rattan conditioned with wood-oil and chained together. The three sectional staff can be used either as a short or long weapon depending on which staffs are held. More complicated than the sweeper, the three sectional staff can be used on either side and has greater injuring potential. There you go Rush. I will catch you in the other clubs..time has become to short..and I can't keep up with both. Still love ya. Peace, Tae

SHAN CHAR(Trident) In Northern China, the trident is called SHAN CHAR. In Southern China, it is referred to as a BAR. The three-pronged metal head was attached to a wooden rod. Occasionally a metal staff was used. The trident was slightly longer than the user's body. In the North the prongs were flat with sharp edges, in the South, the prongs were tapered. The trident was mainly used as a hunting tool, and not a favorite battle weapon, it was also thought to scare off evil spirits, so many families and temples kept them close by. As a fighting weapon, the trident was used to block the enemy's weapon. it was also used to stab or sweep. in hunting tigers, the hunter would hold the trident tilted at a 45-degree angle upwards, as the tiger sprang to attack, it would impale itself on it. It was first used as a weapon by Huang Di(2690-2590 B.C.). However, farmers were probably using them before that to hoist hay and to hunt. Peace, Tae

Amen to that. Wouldn't trade the experience for being young for anything. Peace, Tae

Nope you are not alone. Peace, Tae

Hi guys, The infrared camera showed that the heat looked like fire...but it is really just heat. There is nothing mystical about Ki..It is just learning how to use and control the energy of the body..and the energy around you. In the 50's, 60's amd early 70's..a lot pf photographers whork on the idea of photographing the energy that the body ..or other living things give off. Kerlin photography is the result. with this photography..you can acually hpotograph the enrey that is being given off by the body. All liveing things give off enenrgy..including plats..trees and what ever. Qi Gong is learning to control the way you breathe..and therefore teaches you how to build energy...and draw energy from the things around you. Peace, Tae

CHAN(shovel or spade) The general structure of the shovel is a flat metal head on the end of a metal rod. There are three different shovels(spades). 1) The Crescent Moon[Yueh Yar Chen]. 2) The Farm Bian Chan, is like the crescent moon, except the blade is convez. 3) The Golden Coin[Gin Chain Chan] has a coined-shaped metal head. The shovel was the weapon of priests. After wars, and famines they would also bury the dead with them. If it was used in fighting, it was used the same way as the spear or rod. The Golden Coin in some books has been dated as far back as the Hsia Dynasty[2205-1782 B.C.] The Crescent Moon was exclusively a monk's weapon until the end of the Ch'ing Dynasty[1644-1911 A.D.] Peace, Tae

Smilyes do not haide sarcasm. I really don't have anything to chill about. I take my studies in the arts very seriously..just the way I am. I glad you don't have a problem with me Angus...I certianly do not have one with you either. Peace, Tae :lol:

The technique in the katana is in Iai-do. Also the is quite a few very good techniques in Kamas, Double blade..etc. Again though they must be live blades. All weapons can be beautiful, if used correctly. Peace, Tae

GHI([Gee] Halbred) There are two kinds of Halbreds. 1) The two or trhee pronged head. 2) The flat head. Both have a string and heavy rod, that is usually made out of metal. Horsetail tassels were used on both. This not only distracted the enemy, but also prevented blood from flowing down the shaft. The Halbreds primary use was in a horse-to-horse confrontation, however, there could be times when it was used in horse-to-ground, and ground-to-ground fighting. The Initial technique that would be executed with the halbred, was stabbing, thrusting upward, sweeping, and cutting. The first halbreds probably date from the Spring and Autumn period, and the Warring states period [770-221 B.C.] Their popularity expanded during the Three Kingdoms era[220-280 A.D.] Peace, Tae

Patrick, I was asking out of real concern...but maybe you can't see that. I wouldn't want you to leave that is why I was asking. Just because you have a problem with me..and decided that I am not worthy of respect..does not mean I have to follow your example. I have no problems with you..and I do respect you. However, I will keep my concern to myself from now on..because I don't think it is right to auume the worse of anyone. Again, I am sorry that I was concerned..but I am glad you are staying. Peace, Tae

Patrick, Don't tell me you are thinking of leaving. Peace, Tae

egarlock, LOL, I agree...by far the best weapon is the human brain. However, I also like any bladed weapon, as long as it is a live weapon. Peace, Tae

GUNN(Long Rod) The Gunn(long rod), can be traced to at least the period of Huang Di[2690-2590 B.C.]. It is one of the most convient and easily used weapons because long pieces of wood can be found anywhere, both on the road, and at home. The gunn us generally nade of hard wood(e.g. birch or oak), it was oftened imersed in oil to increase strength and resilience. Occasionally, long rods were made of brass or iron and were either solid or hollow. One made a heavy and powerful weapon, while the other provided the user with lightness and speed. The circumference of the long rod was such thatthe thumb and first finger of its carrier just touched around it. There are three kinds of long rods. The first and most common consists of a straight piece of rod. The second called a water-fire rod, has metal covering both ends of the rod, but miether end is sharp. The third, called spear rod, has one tapered end that can be used for piercing. Brushing, sweeping, striking, and thrusting upwards through the opponents crotch are common techniques used with the Gunn. sliding the rod through one hand to utilize either end brings the long rod alive. More later. Tae

Hi Rush I am gald you are enjoyin it..that is why I am posting..so people can enjoy iy, and maybe learn something new. Be patient..I will get to you three sectional staff. Still love ya! Peace, Tae

Zak, History shows..that the only ons who carried just a sword..was usually a roman officer. Most all foot soilders carried both long weapons..and swords. Anyway, I hope that answers your question..like I said..I am only puttin the history out here for people to read. I do wonder though..why you would assume that I would not politely answer you....don't you know what they say about the word assume? Don't make judgements based an what you think you know...and don't judge me without knowing me. Make sure you have all the facts first..and then if you have a problem..tell me abouot it. Peace, Tae