How should a Wushu Straight sword be used?
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Hey Now...\n\nGo take either a Wushu or Taichi class and \nthey will teach you...\n\nSmiles
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Use the overhead style they teach.  The advantages are that the arc will take it over obstacles like walls, and also when it hits, it won't roll past your target.
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u can  take rod shaped plastic pipe of different sizes & pingpong balls at sides. cover them with clay to give them shape of a bone, then use  thin elastic rubber ( which are used in rubber band, thin white in color) use many of them  as muscle fibre by attaching them to bone
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Druken fist is not actually. done by drinking alcohol.The art gets its names from the jerky movements that look like the practitioner is intoxicated to the untrained eye.It is a very effective style because it atr first makes it look like the practitioner isuntrained. When the opponent finally catches on he still wont be able to touch the practitioner because the practitioner evades all the attacks by getting in some attacks of his own.As i said this is a very effective style.
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Being that everything is the same, I would assume the weilder of the swprd would win the battle. However a skilled opponent with an axe can change the tide of a battle against a skilled swordsman.\n\nThe axe is used in combat merely for the portrayal of strength and skill. To fight with an axe would definitely require the strength and added skill against such an opponent with a sword.\nThe sword used in battle for it's style and grace gives the user more flexibility and manuverability and this increasesing the speed of each swing of the sword. In many fights there are such things as speed, strength and agility that attributes to the winner.\n\nIn this case I would think the swordsman having the lighter weapon, with just as much speed and agility as the axe-man, would win the fight.
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well, i know that answer. ( i take karate trust me i know.) you know how sometimes you slant your writs? well, DO NOT DO THAT. it can break it. lol make sure that you make your fist tight and make sure that when you punch that it is straight.
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Nun-chucks are great to show off and if you practise you can really hurt people with them but they aren't that effective and are hard to carry around.\n\n Switchblade knifes are good too, peoples eyes always light up when you swing one out and makes the "swish swish" sound.\n\n But my fav is this batten I used to have, it was small but big enough to hurt. The other great thing about this batten is it had a knife blade inside it, as the end of the batten screwed off and you screwed the end back on for a fixed blade, it was very cool!\n\n.
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Yes. I'd suggest the summer olympics. Your event will be fencing. Bring a broadsword. Swing it around wildly.
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I studied karate for many years, and then studied tai ji for a while. I am not specifically familiar with the Wu style, but in general I can say that Karate goes directly to the martial application. In other words, a given technique has obvious application as a punch or a block, etc. With tai ji, the martial application is more concealed within the technique. It takes a longer period of training to develop tai ji into an effective martial art, as well as a knowledgeable instructor to explain how a technique is applied. I found tai ji to be worthwhile, and enjoy the daoist philosophy behind it. But if my goal were to become proficient in self defense, for example, it would not be my first choice.
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No.\n\nA katana's and any sword's edge is actually very brittle. The katana having a much "harder" edge is much more likely to break it.\n\nSwords don't cut other swords because they are sharp, they don't cut through moving armor because they are some kind of "master steel". They are steel like everything else and actually impacting the blade will dull or chip your blade. If a sword happens to "break" it is because it was poorly crafted or withstood a lot of stress and became weak.  \n\nEdge vs. edge cuts are avoided, unlike the movies and anime.\n\nI suggest you get some cutting mats and a real sword if you want to cut objects (stainless steel is not a real sword- it is dangerous and will shatter).
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Here's the BIG question. And however I have another question in return to that one: what do you consider effective? Do you mean martially effective? or effective at clearing your mind or bringing inner peace? Martial Art = The art of war. What makes up a martial art: Percussion (striking), Projection (throwing), Immobilization (joint locks), and Armament (weaponry). Here are some examples of different systems:\n\nKarate: Okinawan. Covers Percussion. Civil Art. Kara- meaning open or empty depending on translation. -te originally meant Chinese Hand but they later changed it to just hand after the Chinese were driven out. Derived from White Crane Kung Fu. Believes in hardening the body against strikes and striking hard is the key.\n\nKung Fu: External Chinese. Most cover percussion, projection, and armament, with a few covering immobilization as well. Usually either martial or civil art. There are SO many systems within the term kung fu that it is hard to describe this system effectively. To say the least the best Kung Fu I have seen was in Dallas, and was translated to the Water-Fire Kung Fu.\n\nAikido / Aiki-jujutsu: Japanese. Covers immobilization with slight touch on projection. Civil Art. Was originally derived from Nihongo Jujutsu or Japanese Jujutsu (honestly I hate that I have to specify WHICH jujutsu compared to Brazilian or American… as if you would get an French taco or Russian sushi). Aikido has sadly become one of the snobbiest “styles” out there and they insist that what they do would work in real combat, although only about 10% of EVERYONE who is involved with that system knows what they’re doing. Though I will admit those that do, can do some beautiful Aiki.\n\nJudo: Japanese. Covers projection. Sport Art. Another derivative of Nihongo Jujutsu. A sport derived from the throwing system used in Japan’s combat. As with all sports, there are certain things that they threw out as “illegal moves” due to their effectiveness therefore making the “style” weaker.\n\nBrazilian: Japanese origin. Covers a portion of Immobilization and Projection. Martial Sport. This “style” was made famous by the Gracie family after they were originally taught by a Japanese man who refused to show them any more than the grappling section of Jujutsu. So they concentrated on the art of ground fighting. Most people that do Brazilian are extremely competitive and aggressive in nature.\n\nTaekwondo: Korean. Percussion. Sport Art. This is a primarily kicking “style” and is considered one of the most famous “styles” in use. Another system that is sport / competition based they rely heavily on flexible and fast legs. Originally a derivative from a certain school of Karate which name eludes me at this moment.\n\nKrav Maga: Israeli. Um… Percussion? Military wannabe. I REALLY don’t suggest this system unless you’re looking for a Billy Blanks on steroids kinda feel. This system was built to teach the foot soldiers of Israel a quick, brutal and less than effective hand-to-hand fighting method in a matter of a week, so seriously, don’t bother.\n\nThose Russian arts: Mainly knife junkies who think they know what they’re doing. More flashy than anything else, don’t fall for the hype.\n\nPilipino: Mostly Stick and knife, and they are not for the faint of heart, although not much art to the system, it seems those whom you can find who actually know what they’re doing are pretty good with a knife and stick but that’s it.\n\nMMA: Mixed martial arts. Probably the worst thing that has ever happened to martial arts besides Krav maga. The concept of mixing martial arts is taking a system that is inferior and mixing it with another inferior system to hopefully make up for the gaps left by the other one. For example: Karate doesn’t have Immobilization, so lets throw in Aikido and Brazilian, and those don’t have projection so lets throw in Judo, and all of those don’t have armament so lets throw in Pilipino. \n\nTh
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Are you looking to make wooden or metal ones?\n\nIn either case, it can be exceedingly dangerous to work with practice weapons that are not made by those trained for thier contruction. Even hardened steel swords will eventually break during practice, but a properly made one will break without shattering to dozen or so pieces and maiming you. THe same holds true for wooden wasters, who are often laminted and made of compsoite layers to aviod such issues.\n\n\nBelow are the links to some pre-made wasters.
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Wushu VCD's....make sure they are in english
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All the above answers are good advise, but I don't think they are going to stop you from slicing.\nAim, swing speed and tempo are a must for a good shot, but for a quick fix (not one that solves the reason your slicing), try rolling you top hand over the bottom one a little more (it's called tightening your grip), and move your back foot back a little. The more you tighten and bring the foot back, the more the ball should go left (or in your case straighter).
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You're going to want to get a special throwing axe, which has a double blade and is specially balanced.  Start off slow and not too far away.  Practice practice practice.  Some archery or rifle ranges will have a target set up for throwing, good for practice without killing your favorite tree, and you might meet up with someone who can help you out.
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A knife-hand strike is a strong technique in karate. More popularly known as a 'karate chop,' the knife-hand is powerful enough to knock out an attacker.\n \nSteps:\n1.  Open your hand with your fingers extended and touching together.\n \n2.  Arch the hand backward, forcing the palm side of the knuckles forward.\n \n3.  Fold the thumb into the palm, bending the top of the thumb downward.\n \n4.  Curve the tips of your fingers in slightly while keeping the hand arched backward.\n \n5.  Move your striking hand, palm up, near the opposite-side shoulder.\n \n6.  Strike across your body, straightening your elbow as you go.\n \n7.  Twist your wrist immediately before contact, so that the palm faces down. The padded edge below the pinky is the striking surface.\n \n8.  Keep your other hand as a fist at your side. Pull back on this hand in the opposite direction of your strike to gain power.
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Do shadowkicks... shadowkick combinations and feinting techniques. Do bullet kicks or multiple 45's.\n\nhave a partner and hit kickpads with combo's.\n\nMUST AVOID HEAVY BAG. It will destroy your taoekwondo game.