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9 Sectional Whip (Chain Whip) |
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"What is a weapon, it is part of me" |
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The
9 Sectional whip is a weapon used in Chinese martial arts, including modern
and traditional Kung fu. It consists of nine metal rods, which are joined
end-to-end by rings to form a flexible chain. |
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one end of the whip is usually a handle and the other a devastating dart
that is used to slash or pierce the enemy, Often a cloth flag is attached
nearer the dart end of the whip and handle to add a visual appeal and to
produce a rushing sound as the whip swings round in the air. These flags
are also a deception, Often the enemy is distracted due to the sound or
“look” of them. |
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The
nine-sectioned whip, regarded as a 'powerful hidden weapon,' was first used
on the battlefield during the Jìn Dynasty (265-420). |
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“The
chain whip is heavy but flexible, allowing it to be literally used as a
whip, hit, hook and bind an opponent, restrict his/her movement, and to
deflect blows from other weapons.” |
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| 9 Sectional whip forms are often elaborate, performed moves such as spinning the whip around the neck, throwing the whip in the air and catching it and wrapping the user in, out and around the whip causes visual flare and prove it’s such an eye catcher. | |
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whip is mainly a long range weapon but at both short and long distance the
whip is deadly, designed to deflect or wrap around enemy weapons/enemies
themselves the whip can just about do anything (via the user). |
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| It is easily hidden and can do pretty much anything, What more could you want in a weapon? | |
