@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.
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.
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!
Sexy ass bitches, the physics in the blade are amazing. the concept and the fighting style are ingenuitive, graceful, and deadly. They are by far the most impressive blades by far (i sure wish i owned some and knew how to use them!)
the twin hooks are like twin blades. they are not two seperate swords but one master sword. use each move in the other direction as the other and make it swift they must move as one. once you have completed that you may use the twin hooks comepletly as one. while doing a spin attack of some sort you have the option to connect the swords at each hook. meaning the sword has twice the range and a larger sweep. the sharp points near the handle are used to cut while hooked together.
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!!!!
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!
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.
please help i need to know if having that thing attatched to the handel makes a difference or if its the same without it any help is greatly appresiated and if you know what is the name of the thing on the handel
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!
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?
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.
I have a pair of these, they are amazing and great, now I just need to get your DVD or something haha
DaRedJester 1 month ago
I really wanna learn to use these!
Valosken 1 month ago
@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!
Cyryvy 2 months ago
This should be Kabal's theme form Mortal Kombat.
iaadotlk1 5 months ago
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.
pengin56 6 months ago
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 6 months ago
@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.
pengin56 6 months ago
@robotlatino23 to give the illusion that he is better then he really is
samholdsworth 7 months ago
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!
kungfubros 8 months ago
I have been training in kung fu with these.. let me tell you. There amazing
kevsterr17 10 months ago
Sexy ass bitches, the physics in the blade are amazing. the concept and the fighting style are ingenuitive, graceful, and deadly. They are by far the most impressive blades by far (i sure wish i owned some and knew how to use them!)
MrSpiffyBear 1 year ago
how is the form on this video?
bigheadchau 1 year ago
i luv shoulin monk weapons
ynewbee 1 year ago
the most beutiful weapon ever made
sonic2005018 1 year ago
does anyone actually learn from dvd's as good rather than pay for lessons
weathered79 2 years ago
This is an awesome weapon but I got my hookswords about 5 yrs ago and I still tear up my hands spinning them around.
damakira 2 years ago
Oh, and I must say, I really love the score for this. May I inquire who composed it?
ryarod 2 years ago
It's from the Shaolin Soccer soundtrack
kungfubros 2 years ago
@ryarod-It's the theme from the movie Shaolin Soccer.
castlevaniaguy86 9 months ago
the reason why the fight went on too long is because they had to get them to use all of the weapons.
onceuponanupload 2 years ago
how can you practice with twin hooks when they are connected without getting injured or anything?
BBoyFrequency 2 years ago
simple just use teh safe ones without teh sharp edge
SoundwaveSuperior373 2 years ago
I didn't know there were variants without sharp edges. Any idea where I could find those?
ryarod 2 years ago
the twin hooks are like twin blades. they are not two seperate swords but one master sword. use each move in the other direction as the other and make it swift they must move as one. once you have completed that you may use the twin hooks comepletly as one. while doing a spin attack of some sort you have the option to connect the swords at each hook. meaning the sword has twice the range and a larger sweep. the sharp points near the handle are used to cut while hooked together.
dirshis 2 years ago
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!!!!
damakira 2 years ago
is that you in the video? because i saw a man in Deadliest warrior and he used twin hooks too.
Kaskarion 2 years ago
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!
kungfubros 2 years ago
haha oke! thanks for the reply :D
Kaskarion 2 years ago
wat do u prefer btw the legendary guan dao or the twin hook
SoundwaveSuperior373 2 years ago
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.
Teyobi 3 years ago
please help i need to know if having that thing attatched to the handel makes a difference or if its the same without it any help is greatly appresiated and if you know what is the name of the thing on the handel
meatwadsbro2 4 years ago
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
kungfubros 4 years ago
thank you very much:)
meatwadsbro2 3 years ago
I just ordered my copy, can't wait! I've seen alot of instructional weapons DVDs and these guys skills are HOT!
bladesaint21 4 years ago
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?
izaakkt 4 years ago
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.
kungfubros 4 years ago
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.
izaakkt 4 years ago
shaolin soccer is one of my favorite movies! nice vid i already learned something! *****
twistdank 4 years ago
Whoa...What a breathtaking weapon. It must be tough mastering something with that many points...Lol
albhedkid0827 4 years ago
nice job i think thats another one im gonna learn from u guys
nunchakuproKoreamanh 5 years ago