My friend does martial arts and I went to see him (really bored) and they were doing this thing with a string that had like a small weight on it and the were swinging it, well i forgot about it until now, do you know what its called?
2007-09-22 13:20:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Pennie S no it looked like a weight of sorts
2007-09-22 14:23:54 · update #1
hmmmm.
it could have been any # of things. Use inplace for the real thing. need more data on this.
2007-09-22 15:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by timberrattler818 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could have been a
KUSARI-GAMA
DESCRIPTION:
The Kusari-gama is a combination of a sickle (short scythe) and a long chain with a weight attached to the end of it. The sickle was used in a slashing or stabbing motion, as well as used to block and hook opponents weapons. By holding the chain portion of the weapon, the sickle could be swung around to get a greater reach with it.
OR A
CHIGIRIKI
DESCRIPTION:
This weapon is a 2 foot long straight stick, with a 2-1/2 chain attached to the top with a ball with spikes. This weapon is considered to be the japanese morning star. The chain could be fitted in side the stick like the Kusari-Gama/Kama, and used as a mace.
OR A
KUNAI
DESCRIPTION:
The Kunai was a small dagger-type tool that served primarily as a utility knife. It's secondary use was as a weapon, with a sharp point and short handle it was a great throwing weapon. It was also a great close combat weapon as it could be used in very tight situations.
Some other uses for the kunai include a climing device, a hammering tool, a make-shift spear tip just to name a few.
2007-09-22 23:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by shotokantiger71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, you didn't mention what martial art he was studying. By the answers posted above, they assumed your friend was studying Japanese martial arts. My guess is he was studying Chinese Wu Shu. The rope dart is one of the most advanced and hardest weapons to study in Wu Shu. And to my knowledge, basic training usually consists of practicing with a string with a small weight tied to the end to familiarize onself with the coordination needed to swing it in a prescribed pattern.
2007-09-23 07:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have been a Manriki or Manriki Kasari or it also could have been a whip chain (can't recall the Chinese name for it). Manrikis have weights at each end and the chain is 24 inches long while the whip chain just has like a small spearhead at the end and the chain is considerably longer like nine or ten feet.
2007-09-22 22:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about a Shoge? did it have a blade on the other end of the string?
2007-09-22 21:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by Pennie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋