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If a person learns how to use the ancient weapons correctly..Yes it does apply to modern society. The discipline of ancient weapons...teaches a person a great deal about themselves..and it also allows for techniques that can turn anything in the street into a weapon. Hope this answers your question. peace, Tae

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There are three things that a seriuos martial artist should consider when choosing a weapon that suits them. 1) If they are tall and strong, they should take advantage of the long heavy weapon such as the Large Saber, or the Halbred. 2) If they are tall but not strong, they might want to choose a spear as this is a light weapon, but still strong. 3) Short people had the advantage of the center of gravity being closer to the ground, and they usually have better balance. They can make best use of the swords, double-swords, double-sabers, double-rods, double-daggers, and the hook swords. fighting strategy, a decisive factor in both large battles and personal efforts, had an inseperable relationship with weapons. The hook sword, together with the shield, was designed specifically for attacking horse's legs during a large battle in the Southern Sung Dynasty[1127 AD-1279AD]. Some soilders, especially the strongest, would use the long weapon even in close fighting. the long staff, spear, or large Saber were very difficult to block because of its weight. However, once at close range, the long weapon which was so powerful became a hinderance to its weilder, and the martial artist using the shorter, lighter weapon coould emphasize speed and maneuverability. most of the documents that have been found, are about the sword, because the ancient Chinese considered it a more important weapon. The pure physical beauty of the sword contributed to the great appreciation it won. Mastering the complicated techniques of sword fighting was so difficult, that experts were held in highest regard. They popularized the sword to such an extent that not only did the men carry swords, but women also. The Chinese word for weapons[bIN CHI] was a word that included all weapons. e.g. spear, sword, and saber, just ot name a few. Prior to 2700BC weapons were very simple. Small stones were probably considered state of the art. Eventually someone discovered that a stone could be used to chip and sharpen another, allowing ancient societies to develope axes, and spear. The first recorded evidence of Chinese weapons dates back to the Emperor HUA HUANG DI[2690BC-2590BC]. Huang Di had weapons made of Jade, Copper, and Gold. Fighting between Huang Di, and Chih Yu introduced the Battle Axe into warfare for the first time.

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We will definitely get to that Rush. I have a pretty good supply on all the weapons...hope you enjoy. Peace, Tae

A country as vast as China encompasses many types of terrian. deserts and high plateaus cover the Northern territory, mountian ranges dominate the West, and the southeast oast and the Central zones are rich with many lakes, and rivers. Because of this there has been a variation in the weapons developed there over the centuries. The Northern Chinese tend to be taller, and nore powerful, then the Southern Chinese, so martial artists from the North would utlize longer and heavier weapons. On the other hand, the Southern Chinese being shorter and generally weaker, would use weapons appropiate for thier stature which is shorter and lighter. Cultural backgrounds and the resultant lifestyles in different areas also contributed to variations in weaponary. Northern Chinese because of the wide expanse of countryside, developed what can best be described as the Texan attitude, being better on horseback than those of the south. Southern Chinese martial artists who were more a "New England" type who lived in a more crowded enviroment and grew to become better at ground fighting. The Southeast was a great agricultral plain people, used the HOE and the HARROW for cultivation. As a result hoe and harrow fighting techniques developed. Because the farmers could be struck with little warning by bandits, farmers used whatever was at hand as a weapon. Therefore, the people became adept with the Hoe, Rake, Harrow, Trident, and other common farming, or hunting tools as weapons of defense. Generally speaking a well trianied martial artist would carry at leat three kinds of weapons. 1) primary weapon, such as a sword, saber, of spear. 2) A hidden weapon such as a chain, or daggers. 3) Darter weapons[darts or throwing knives]. To be cont'd

This thread is about the Chinese weapons..there is quite a bit of info..so it will take a while to put out. In the mean time..please post whatever you want about the wepons..if you have info about the Chines Weapons this is the place to put it. Peace, Tae

I just thought it was truthful. Peace, Tae

You asked if anyone was proficient. I said yes. The training is just doing it. You're wrist have to be very flexible...there are no set rules with a Balisong...just hours of using it..and learning how to turn it in you hand. You can by a book that will show you how to open it, and close it and the such..but it still just comes down to using it. So what kind of answer did you want? it is like everything else in the arts. practice..practice..practice. Anyway, I have 5 balisongs, with different length blades and such. And like you said the balisong is a good concealment weapon...but here you can be put in jail for concealing it. Peace, Tae

Yes. Peace, Tae

Hi Goose, That is not unsual. Tae Su jutsu is Wing Chun, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, and American freestyle..mixed. I have seen it spelt that way also. And some have spelled it Wing Tsun. Go figure. Peace, tae

I have been in Korea, China, and Japan. I have also been to the Kukkiwon. Peace, tae

If you know what you are doing..not all fights end up on the ground. There are different styles of TKD that teaches techniques from the ground..as does Tang Soo Do..and Wing Chun. Peace, Tae

I prefer Classical..and gospel.

Welcome to the forum Goose. Peace, Tae

MayBe you've have never seen it..but it is spelt that way also. My first instructor was from Hong Kong. He is the one who taught me how to spell it..when I went to China...I was told that it is spelt that way. There are always different ways to spell things. Tang Soo Do..can also be spelled T'ang Su Do. Wing Chun..can be spelled Wsing Chun. LOL, Just the difference in teachers...of course after 37 yrs..they could have changed the spelling..who knows. anyway, I didn't mispell it..just different. Peace, Tae

Yes I do..but I have had enough photos taken at the tournaments to last a life time. I just don't believe in putting any on the net. Peace, tae

It is much easier to go from a soft style to hard style..then it is from a hard style to a soft style. I didn't find Wing Chun hard at all..but then I was 11, and my teacher was from China....he made it easier for us to understand I guess..because we were kids. Anyhow, all systems are good..just have to find the one that suits you. Peace, Tae

Tai Chi, Pau Qau, and Hsing-I Are what is known as internal systems of Kung-Fu. The teach the use of the Chi..and Qi Gong. I started out in Wing Chun..and Tai Chi..before I learned a hard style. Systems like Wing Chun..Dragon Style..and the such are know as external styles...showing more of the physical power..than the internal power...There are a lot of good Kung Fu styles...best to check a few out..and pick the one you like most. Peace, Tae

Thai, I don't believe in photos..if you want to see me..catch me at a tournament. Peace, tae

Nothing wrong with that..I just thought you might like some more history from the Chinese. Peace, tae

I will put out the real history tonight. According to what I was told in China..and what I have read he never was rejected...that is just legend. The only rejection was form the first emperor he visited..but then he went further up river. ) Anyway..I will give what i have..because I think you will find it interesting. Of cousre I just wanted to add some and you may be able to use it. Bye for now. Peace, Tae

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Thai, When I started in the martail arts..there were no McDojos. My first teacher was Chinese...I have been taught by Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Phillopinos, as well as American. Disrespect from anyone angers me..because life is tough enough without someone always trying to shoot down what you like to do. I'm not saying you have to like everyone else's arts..but there is a nicer way to go about giving your opinions...sometimes you could really loose some really great freinds by being the way you are with people. As far as my art goes..I have nothing to prove to you or anyone else. I did that a long time ago..the hard way. As I said before..I do not like your art..but I respect it, because it is your art..and I respect you for being so dedicated to it...however, I would I do feel that you should respect others just a little more..and their dedication to their arts...now I ma not trying to make you angry..just being straight. Peace be with you Tae.

Meditation is not a martial art. There is a little more to it than that. Good short version though..sweet and to the point. Peace, Tae