Bagua Hook Knives (Gōu dāo) 钩刀

http://www.taijiworld.com The Bagua Hook Knives are possibly the most leathal in close edged weapon ever invented. They came from a small Chinese scythe, adapted by the Bagua people way back. The definitive DVD series is now being produced featuring Eli and Erle Montaigue with the first volume being available around April 2011. Check taijiworld.com for details.

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• Bagua
• tai chi
• taiji
• baguazhang
• hook knives
• self defence
• dim mak
• erle montaigue

[bluesman1981]

i still have to say that the khukuri is a bit more deadly, but then again that's just me

[Moontagu]

I tried using the Khukuri in desperation for not having a proper set of Hook Knives, mbut didn't like the weight for this particular knife method. The Hook Knives can literally break a head open with one small strike.

[bigglue69]

Anyone know where to get these? Not that I would.... :D

[hunggarguy]

Great video those rice-cutter knives look extremely deadly! IDK maybe its just 'cause I'm use to double broad swords, but I wouldn't want the back ends sharped. lol. looks like a dragon swimming. :)

[serakmurid]

The clurit, used in Indonesia (particularly West Javanese silat styles), is very similar to the Bagua Hook knives, and also used in pairs.

[ismettamercolakoglu]

your knives from china. we have similar but a bit bigger ones in Turkey

[jgyamakawa]

Yeah, I can totally see myself having a lovely trip to the local ER on my first day training with these.

"Look Ma, no Hands!"

[Wintnerk]

Wow, I have only had a glimpse of the weapon in China many years ago and this is even better. Love the free manner of the presentation and both of these guys move so well. Will be waiting on the completed video set. Thank you.