Created by an independent
forge, this Hoko-Yari represents an earlier design of Japanese spear than the later Nakago (Long Tang) stles of spear. Without
a doubt the spear is the oldest true weapon and has endured as the most longstanding weapon
of the Japanese warrior class.
This Yari is created in
the Hoko-Yari style (Socketed Head) and is mounted on a long Ebu (Shaft) to allow for a greater reach and to better balance
against the weight of its high-carbon steel blade. The blade itself is fully forged and rigid. This Yari is NOT supplied with
a Saya.
Blade Length: 16”
Blade Width: 2.5”
Spearhead Length: 25”
Handle Length: 55”
Overall Length: 80”
Hebi-Yari
(Snake Spear)
Item # SPEAR-08
£35
The Hebi Yari (Snake Spear)
is a design commonly found in China, Korea and other areas of the far-east. Created by an independent forge, this Yari represents
exceptional value for money by replacing a hand forged blade with a chrome plated blunt steel blade. This alteration allows
for So-Jutsu (The Art of the Spear) training whilst on a budget. The Hebi-Yari is completed with red synthetic hair around
the base of the spear-head, allowing the bearer to distract his enemies and keep blood away from his hands at the same time. This Yari is created in the Hoko-Yari style (Socketed Head)
and is mounted on a long Ebu (Shaft) to allow for a greater reach and to better balance against the weight of its steel blade.
The blade itself is fully rigid. This Yari is NOT supplied with a Saya.
Yue Ya Chan (Monks Spade) (Liu Jing Dang, Yue Ya Chan, Blocking When
Beyond The Border Staff, Crescent Moon Spade, Moon Spade, Crescent Moon Shovel, Moon Shovel)
Item
# CHIN-16
£85
After
Buddhism migrated to China from India during the Han Dynasty (between 206 BC & 25 AD), the shovel became the
weapon of choice to many wandering Buddhist priests; and was widely used for grave digging when the priest encountered the
many dead that followed the wars and famines that ravaged ancient China. The shovel also made an exceptional weapon of self-defence
whilst the priests travelled; in fact the crescent moon shovel remained exclusively a monk's weapon throughout the Qing
Dynasty (1644 AD - 1911 AD).
The tip of the shovel can be used to attack the
opponent's head or to chop into the feet or limbs. The crescent moon shape of the blade can be used to hook the enemy's
weapon and disarm him. The head of the shovel could also be used to scoop up dirt and throw it into the opponent's face,
temporarily blinding him.
This weapon is of a traditional design but is made
from lightweight steel making it ideal for Wushu and Kung-Fu practice
Approximate Length: 78" (198cm)
San Jie Gun (Red Oak Three Section Staff)
(Three-Section
Staff, Three Sectional Staff, Triple Staff, Sanjiegun, San Jie Gun, Sanjiegun, San Jay Gun, Saam Zit Gwan, Triple Flail Staff,
Coiling Dragon Staff, Sansetsukon)
Item # CHIN-22
£30
The
three section staff is a weapon of chinese orogin consisting of three wooden or metal staffs connected by metal rings, chain
or rope. Essentially a more complicated version of the two section staff, the three section staff can be spun to gather great
momentum that can result in a devistatingly powerfull strike. Furthermore the articulation of the weapon makes it hard to
defend against, as it easily strikes over and around and defensive shield or weapon movements. Amongst the weapons of the
kung-Fu arsenal the three-section staff is
amongst the more difficult weapons to master.More prevalent in the Northern Systems of Kung-Fu the three-section staff can
be used as both a close-quarter weapon, a trapping weapon as well as a long-range weapon.
A legend tells
that the three section staff was developed by a Shaolin trained martial artist named Chao Hong-Yin (Who later became the first
emperor of the Chinese Sung Dynasty 960 AD). Chao Hong-Yin was well known throughout Northern China for his martial arts skill
and expertise as a bodyguard. Once while guarding a royal client, the group were attacked by bandits, and Chao Hong-Yin leapt
to defend his employer. With one mighty blow against the head of a bandit Chao Hong-Yin broke his staff in two. Not wanting
to discard his favourite weapon he had a blacksmith in the next town link his staff pieces together (one long, one short)
with iron rings (essentially making a Renkuwan Ouchibo). Further combat broke the larger section of his already weakened staff,
and again Chao Hong-Yin had a blacksmith connect the pieces together, now three of equal length; Thus the San Jie Gun was
born.
(Three-Section
Staff, Three Sectional Staff, Triple Staff, Sanjiegun, San Jie Gun, Sanjiegun, San Jay Gun, Saam Zit Gwan, Triple Flail Staff,
Coiling Dragon Staff, Sansetsukon)
Item # CHIN-24
£30
The
three section staff is a weapon of chinese orogin consisting of three wooden or metal staffs connected by metal rings, chain
or rope. Essentially a more complicated version of the two section staff, the three section staff can be spun to gather great
momentum that can result in a devistatingly powerfull strike. Furthermore the articulation of the weapon makes it hard to
defend against, as it easily strikes over and around and defensive shield or weapon movements. Amongst the weapons of the
kung-Fu arsenal the three-section staff is
amongst the more difficult weapons to master.More prevalent in the Northern Systems of Kung-Fu the three-section staff can
be used as both a close-quarter weapon, a trapping weapon as well as a long-range weapon.
A legend tells
that the three section staff was developed by a Shaolin trained martial artist named Chao Hong-Yin (Who later became the first
emperor of the Chinese Sung Dynasty 960 AD). Chao Hong-Yin was well known throughout Northern China for his martial arts skill
and expertise as a bodyguard. Once while guarding a royal client, the group were attacked by bandits, and Chao Hong-Yin leapt
to defend his employer. With one mighty blow against the head of a bandit Chao Hong-Yin broke his staff in two. Not wanting
to discard his favourite weapon he had a blacksmith in the next town link his staff pieces together (one long, one short)
with iron rings (essentially making a Renkuwan Ouchibo). Further combat broke the larger section of his already weakened staff,
and again Chao Hong-Yin had a blacksmith connect the pieces together, now three of equal length; Thus the San Jie Gun was
born.
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Yun Shui Xi Xi (Abbots Cudgel) (Chan Zang, Chan Zhang, Yun Shui Xi Xi, Wind &
Rain Alarm Staff, Kanagoujo, Pilgrims Staff, Kanagojo, Pilgrims Stave, Hikkala, Special Alarm Staff, Tian De Gan, Heaven &
Earth Supporting Post)
Item # CHIN-15
£45
The classic weapon of the most senior monks and abbots of
Shaolin, the abbots Cudgel offers a rare and evocative insight into the mind of a Shaolin warrior. Although the original Yun
Shui Xi Xi (Wind & Rain Alarm Staff) was designed for use solely in Shaolin rituals of ordination, a variation soon arose
with the specific intention of it being a weapon of self-defence. This weapon was known as the Tian De Gan (Heaven & Earth
Supporting Post)
Approximate
Length: 74" (188cm)
Hu Cha (Tiger Fork)
(Hu Cha, Yu Ga Dai Pa, Yu Gar Dai Par, Tiger Fork, Kung-Fu Fork, Kung Fu Trident, Tiger
Trident, Flying Fork, Shaolin Fork, Southern Shaolin Fork, Southern Shaolin Kung Fu Fork, Fu Pa, Fu Par, Pa Fu, Par Fu, Par
Far)
Item # CHIN-17
£35
Chinese Forks are often divided into two types, one with two prongs and one with three
(called a Tridents in the west). Because the trident was a popular hunting weapon that was often thrown, it is also called
"Flying Fork". Although a highly effective weapon in
its own right the Trident never became a popular weapon amongst warriors and was mainly used as a weapon for hunting. When
hunting tigers, the hunter would hold up the weapon, tilted at a slight angle with the butt of the weapon anchored into the
ground or against a rock. When the tiger eventually pounced the hunter would raise the trident up it into the tigers body.
Because
of the Tridents effectiveness at hunting great beasts it was thought to scare off demons and evil spirits and as such many
people kept a trident close to their shrines, temples and sacred areas.Modern Kung-Fu and Wushu exponents now frequently use them as exotic performance weapons.
With the trident head used to stab, sweep, block and entangle an opponent. This weapon is of a traditional designed but is made from lightweight steel making
it ideal for Wushu and Kung-Fu practice.
Approximate Length: 88"
(223cm)
Approximate Weight: 4 lbs
Renkuwan Ouchibo (Flailing Stave)
Two Section Staff, Two Section Stave, War Flail, Flail Stave, Flail Staff, Nisetsukon,
Renkuwan, ouchibo, Sao Shi kon, Shiji Kun, Shushigun, Sao Ji Gun
Item # FLAILSTAVE-01
£30
Perhaps one of the most effective flail weapons to have
evr been invented the Renkuwan Ouchibo can be found all across ancient asia; from the courtyards of the Shaolin Temple to
the streents of feudal Okinawa. Formed from lengths of red Oak joined by a length of thick chain rings, The Renkuwan Ouchibo
combines the useability of a staff weapon with the effectiveness of a flail weapon.
Main Pole Length: 48" (122cm)
Short Pole Length: 16" (41cm)
Chain Length: 5" (13cm)
Overall length: 69" (176cm)
San Jie Gun (White Oak Three Section Staff)
(Three-Section
Staff, Three Sectional Staff, Triple Staff, Sanjiegun, San Jie Gun, Sanjiegun, San Jay Gun, Saam Zit Gwan, Triple Flail Staff,
Coiling Dragon Staff, Sansetsukon)
Item # CHIN-23
£30
The
three section staff is a weapon of chinese orogin consisting of three wooden or metal staffs connected by metal rings, chain
or rope. Essentially a more complicated version of the two section staff, the three section staff can be spun to gather great
momentum that can result in a devistatingly powerfull strike. Furthermore the articulation of the weapon makes it hard to
defend against, as it easily strikes over and around and defensive shield or weapon movements. Amongst the weapons of the
kung-Fu arsenal the three-section staff is
amongst the more difficult weapons to master.More prevalent in the Northern Systems of Kung-Fu the three-section staff can
be used as both a close-quarter weapon, a trapping weapon as well as a long-range weapon.
A legend tells
that the three section staff was developed by a Shaolin trained martial artist named Chao Hong-Yin (Who later became the first
emperor of the Chinese Sung Dynasty 960 AD). Chao Hong-Yin was well known throughout Northern China for his martial arts skill
and expertise as a bodyguard. Once while guarding a royal client, the group were attacked by bandits, and Chao Hong-Yin leapt
to defend his employer. With one mighty blow against the head of a bandit Chao Hong-Yin broke his staff in two. Not wanting
to discard his favourite weapon he had a blacksmith in the next town link his staff pieces together (one long, one short)
with iron rings (essentially making a Renkuwan Ouchibo). Further combat broke the larger section of his already weakened staff,
and again Chao Hong-Yin had a blacksmith connect the pieces together, now three of equal length; Thus the San Jie Gun was
born.
