They're square silk scarves/flags tied to split rings that are attached to the lower moon blade support bar. The flags are for visual appeal, add sound when the hooks are quickly swung, and add drag and control for when you link the hooks together and swing them. So they do serve a functional purpose more than just as decoration. Cheers!
The clothes are usually hooked on in the real weapons by metal hooks....so they can be removed (If desired) to prevent getting tangled up. The clothes are then used to wipe off the blood after a fight/battle, and when performing the clothes let the audience see the weapons' movements more clearly. The cloth on the pommel of a broadsword are for the same purposes.
Handled Tiger Hooks for the first time today in Kung Fu. Such an amazing weapon. It has so much power, and can be used is so many different ways. So far, it's my favorite.
I use square silk "flags" attached to the hook handles. Mostly they're for aesthetic purposes and for sound, but they do provide you with more control when you hook the swords together to swing around. The wind drag reduces their speed a little, but gives the swords a sort of stability when being swung around. The method of attachment I use is elaborated in the kungfubrothers forum. Hope this helps! - Eric
I think that being comfortable with any type of sword certainly makes learning to use the hook swords easier. Each sword has a different feel though; even swords of the same type but different makes have vastly different feels. The hook swords though are used in pairs, one in each hand, which adds a whole new dimension to sword play, as well as the multiple sharp edges and points that makes them hazardous to the user.
@kungfubros i understand about the sharp edges and points now. i have been training for about 2 days so far and they have cut me twice already, but they arent deep or serious cuts. but its still more than i have ever been cut with any other weapon so far.
The video teaches a very impressive form. There are other hook sword videos out there, but all are either extremely boring, or excessively flowery, in my opinion. This particular form is one of my most favourites. The song is the Opening Theme from the Shaolin Soccer soundtrack composed by Raymond Wong.
Hi Kaskarion, yes that's me in the video (Eric Yao), I did NOT appear in the Deadlist Warrior! But if I were to battle a Maori warrior, I'd pray to the God Kwan Gung that I had a pair of hook swords with me! LOL!
@robotlatino23 In combat, they also tend to distract the eye. Hence flags on the Kwan Dao, Chinese broadsword, etc. The opponent gets distracted by visual flair, rather than focusing on the dangerous blade. Cheers from me as well!
if someone who were comfortable and skilled with standard swords (katanas, ninjatos, tai chi swords) were to pick these up, how much different would it feel just to use them, i'm not talking ability, just the feeling of using these.
Looks good does the video teach a form also or just how to use it? I havnt been able to find any books or movies with a hook sword form. Also what is this song called?
Its only sharp on the outside of the long part, the outside of the hook, and the dip in the moon handle. The backside is not sharp at all. But if ur new to it.......GET DULL 1'S!!!!
i said outside of the hook, as in the upper back part of the hooksword. its not sharp on the lower part of the back of the weapon, respectfully. If it were certain techniques such as "wrapping" would not be possible. Some styles do not teach wrapping with hookswords, so not all hookswords are created equal anyway. I saw a picture of a set that the back had no blade but was made from deer antlers. Their is no way to say who is right or wrong.
Not true....remember these are called "Swords" and not knives....so the real ones are sharp on both sides of the long section. Of course the daggers are sharp on both sides on the real ones too. The cresent moon guards are sharp all around too...the only place not sharp on that weapon are the grips and the 2 small connections between the sword and the cresent.
is there any training form of this weapon, maybe like a hard plastic or wood? using the real things can come at a price if you mess up you can hurt yourself very badly lol
They're square silk scarves/flags tied to split rings that are attached to the lower moon blade support bar. The flags are for visual appeal, add sound when the hooks are quickly swung, and add drag and control for when you link the hooks together and swing them. So they do serve a functional purpose more than just as decoration. Cheers!
The clothes are usually hooked on in the real weapons by metal hooks....so they can be removed (If desired) to prevent getting tangled up. The clothes are then used to wipe off the blood after a fight/battle, and when performing the clothes let the audience see the weapons' movements more clearly. The cloth on the pommel of a broadsword are for the same purposes.
I just ordered my copy, can't wait! I've seen alot of instructional weapons DVDs and these guys skills are HOT!
Handled Tiger Hooks for the first time today in Kung Fu. Such an amazing weapon. It has so much power, and can be used is so many different ways. So far, it's my favorite.
I use square silk "flags" attached to the hook handles. Mostly they're for aesthetic purposes and for sound, but they do provide you with more control when you hook the swords together to swing around. The wind drag reduces their speed a little, but gives the swords a sort of stability when being swung around. The method of attachment I use is elaborated in the kungfubrothers forum. Hope this helps!
- Eric
I have been training in kung fu with these.. let me tell you. There amazing
I think that being comfortable with any type of sword certainly makes learning to use the hook swords easier. Each sword has a different feel though; even swords of the same type but different makes have vastly different feels. The hook swords though are used in pairs, one in each hand, which adds a whole new dimension to sword play, as well as the multiple sharp edges and points that makes them hazardous to the user.
@kungfubros i understand about the sharp edges and points now. i have been training for about 2 days so far and they have cut me twice already, but they arent deep or serious cuts. but its still more than i have ever been cut with any other weapon so far.
Thank you, i will get your video this is prob my most fav weapon along with 3 staff except 3 staff hurts alot why learning.
The video teaches a very impressive form. There are other hook sword videos out there, but all are either extremely boring, or excessively flowery, in my opinion. This particular form is one of my most favourites. The song is the Opening Theme from the Shaolin Soccer soundtrack composed by Raymond Wong.
Hi Kaskarion, yes that's me in the video (Eric Yao), I did NOT appear in the Deadlist Warrior! But if I were to battle a Maori warrior, I'd pray to the God Kwan Gung that I had a pair of hook swords with me! LOL!
the most beutiful weapon ever made
I have a pair of these, they are amazing and great, now I just need to get your DVD or something haha
I really wanna learn to use these!
Oh, and I must say, I really love the score for this. May I inquire who composed it?
This is an awesome weapon but I got my hookswords about 5 yrs ago and I still tear up my hands spinning them around.
@robotlatino23 In combat, they also tend to distract the eye. Hence flags on the Kwan Dao, Chinese broadsword, etc. The opponent gets distracted by visual flair, rather than focusing on the dangerous blade. Cheers from me as well!
if someone who were comfortable and skilled with standard swords (katanas, ninjatos, tai chi swords) were to pick these up, how much different would it feel just to use them, i'm not talking ability, just the feeling of using these.
It's from the Shaolin Soccer soundtrack
Looks good does the video teach a form also or just how to use it? I havnt been able to find any books or movies with a hook sword form. Also what is this song called?
i luv shoulin monk weapons
I didn't know there were variants without sharp edges. Any idea where I could find those?
Its only sharp on the outside of the long part, the outside of the hook, and the dip in the moon handle. The backside is not sharp at all. But if ur new to it.......GET DULL 1'S!!!!
simple just use teh safe ones without teh sharp edge
i said outside of the hook, as in the upper back part of the hooksword. its not sharp on the lower part of the back of the weapon, respectfully. If it were certain techniques such as "wrapping" would not be possible. Some styles do not teach wrapping with hookswords, so not all hookswords are created equal anyway. I saw a picture of a set that the back had no blade but was made from deer antlers. Their is no way to say who is right or wrong.
Would you consider doing a DVD for Emeici?
is that you in the video? because i saw a man in Deadliest warrior and he used twin hooks too.
This should be Kabal's theme form Mortal Kombat.
wat do u prefer btw the legendary guan dao or the twin hook
haha oke! thanks for the reply :D
Not true....remember these are called "Swords" and not knives....so the real ones are sharp on both sides of the long section. Of course the daggers are sharp on both sides on the real ones too. The cresent moon guards are sharp all around too...the only place not sharp on that weapon are the grips and the 2 small connections between the sword and the cresent.
how is the form on this video?
is there any training form of this weapon, maybe like a hard plastic or wood? using the real things can come at a price if you mess up you can hurt yourself very badly lol