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Hookswords
The hook sword, twin hooks, ''fu tao'', ''hu tou gou'' (tiger head hook) or ''shuang gou'' () is a Chinese weapon traditionally associated with northern styles of Chinese martial arts and Wushu weapons routines, but now often practiced by southern styles as well. Background Reliable information on hook swords is difficult to come by. While sometimes called an ancient weapon and described as dating from the Song dynasty to Warring States or even earlier, most antique examples and artistic depictions are from the late Qing era or later, suggesting that they are actually a comparatively recent design. They were also an exclusively civilian weapon, appearing in none of the official listings of Chinese armaments. Surviving sharpened examples point to actual use as weapons, but their rarity, and the training necessary to use them, strongly suggest that they were only rarely used as such. Characteristics Also known as "tiger hook swords" or ''qian kun ri yue dao'' (literally "Heaven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hook Swords
The hook sword, twin hooks, ''fu tao'', ''hu tou gou'' (tiger head hook) or ''shuang gou'' () is a Chinese weapon traditionally associated with northern styles of Chinese martial arts and Wushu weapons routines, but now often practiced by southern styles as well. Background Reliable information on hook swords is difficult to come by. While sometimes called an ancient weapon and described as dating from the Song dynasty to Warring States or even earlier, most antique examples and artistic depictions are from the late Qing era or later, suggesting that they are actually a comparatively recent design. They were also an exclusively civilian weapon, appearing in none of the official listings of Chinese armaments. Surviving sharpened examples point to actual use as weapons, but their rarity, and the training necessary to use them, strongly suggest that they were only rarely used as such. Characteristics Also known as "tiger hook swords" or ''qian kun ri yue dao'' (literally "Heav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' is a 2000 wuxia film directed by Ang Lee and written for the screen by Wang Hui-ling, James Schamus, and Tsai Kuo-jung . The film features a cast of actors of Chinese people, Chinese ethnicity, including Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, and Chang Chen. It is based on the Chinese Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (novel), novel of the same name serialized between 1941 and 1942 by Wang Dulu, the fourth part of his ''Crane Iron'' pentalogy. A multinational venture, the film was made on a US$17 million budget, and was produced by EDKO, Edko Films and Zoom Hunt Productions in collaboration with China Film Group Corporation, China Film Co-productions Corporation and Asian Union Film & Entertainment for Columbia Pictures, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia in association with Good Machine, Good Machine International. With dialogue in Standard Chinese, Subtitle (captioning), subtitled for various markets, ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Atlantic Books
North Atlantic Books is a non-profit, independent publisher based in Berkeley, California, United States. Distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services, North Atlantic Books is a mission-driven social justice-oriented publisher. Founded by authors Richard Grossinger and Lindy Hough in Vermont, North Atlantic Books was named partly for the North Atlantic region where it began in 1974, as well as Alan Van Newkirk's Geographic Foundation of the North Atlantic, an early (1970) ecological center founded in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, by radicals from Detroit. The publisher also cites Edward Dorn's 1960s poem, "North Atlantic Turbine: A Theory of Truth", which very early described the dangers of global commoditization by the Western World, as an inspiration in the company's name. Genres published by North Atlantic Books include somatics, social justice, bodywork, health and healing, Buddhism, grief, and internal martial arts (through its imprint Blue Snake Books). In 1980, North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruval
The aruval (, , ISO: ), also known as koḍuvāḷ (), is a type of billhook machete from southern India, particularly common in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is a type of long sickle with a knife-like scythe-handle, and is used both as a tool and a weapon. Tamils reserve the weapon as a symbol of karupannar. In popular culture, it is sometimes associated with gangsters. In movies, it is used as a weapon of choice. In Kerala, its primary use is for agriculture, mainly in coconut cutting, clearing pathways, cutting wood and other uses. Introduction An aruval usually measures 3–6 feet in length (hand sickle measures 1.5 feet). The blade of this weapon originates at the grip and extends to the main part of the blade. It can be described as a sickle with an extension. It can also be thought of as a sword with a reverse curve. The shorter versions were handy for breaking apart coconuts, and the longer versions were more like battle weapons. The shorter version is usu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicken Sickles
Chicken sickles () are a number of Chinese bladed weapons similar to the Hook sword and the Okinawan Kama. They can be used as a single or double weapon. It is considered the special weapon of the Xinyi Liuhe style. Chicken-claw '' Jī Zhuǎ Lián'' (). The chicken-claw sickle was constructed from a chicken claw-like piece of metal, along with a spear head, on a length of stick. Its length was about 1.5 ft. The details of this weapon are unknown. This sickle is more similar in appearance to the Okinawan Kama, with the addition of a spear head. Chicken-saber ''Jī Dāo Lián'' (). This weapon was also called the ''Kǔn Huā Yāo Zi'' (). The reason for this optional name is unknown. According to legend, this weapon was created by the founder of Xinyi, Ji Long Feng (姬隆丰), and it became the special weapon of this style. It was made from metal and its length was about 2.5 Chi 2 inches” This sickle is similar in appearance to the Hook sword and although it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Honor
''For Honor'' is an action game developed and published by Ubisoft. The game allows players to play the roles of historical forms of soldiers and warriors such as knights, samurai, vikings, controlled using a third-person perspective. The game was developed primarily by Ubisoft Montreal and released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2017. ''For Honor'' received generally favorable reviews, with the difficult and original combat mechanics being highlighted. Gameplay ''For Honor'' is an action game set during a medieval, fantasy setting. Players can play as a character from one of five different factions, namely the Iron Legion (Knights), the Warborn (Vikings), the Dawn Empire (Samurai), and the Wu Lin (Ancient Chinese). The fifth faction was added in January 2022 and is named the Outlander faction which only has two characters at this time, The Pirate based around a stereotypical pirate lord from the Golden Age of Piracy and The Medjay, an Ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabal (Mortal Kombat)
This is a list of playable and boss characters from the '' Mortal Kombat'' fighting game franchise and the games in which they appear. Created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, the series depicts conflicts between various realms. Most characters fight on behalf of their realm, with the primary heroes defending Earthrealm against conquering villains from Outworld and the Netherrealm. Early installments feature the characters participating in the eponymous Mortal Kombat tournament to decide their realm's fate. In later installments, Earthrealm is often invaded by force. A total of 77 playable fighters have been featured in the series, in addition to unplayable bosses and guest characters. Much of the franchise's mainstays were introduced during the first three games. Nearly all of the characters have been killed at a point in the story, but have rarely stayed dead. Introduced in ''Mortal Kombat'' (1992) Goro Johnny Cage Kano Liu Kang Raiden Reptile Scorpion Shang Tsu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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