AboutMarcus Doyle Expertise I can answer questions regarding stylistic differences, self-defense against a variety of attacks, and practical approaches to martial arts. With over 23 years in martial arts, I have a large pool of knowledge to pull from.
Experience I have experience in several styles with most of my time dedicated to Shaolin Kempo and American Kenpo (23+ years). Other arts include: Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Kung Fu, Judo, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tai Chi and several "progressive" fighting systems. My training has spanned over 20 years and have taught a wide variety of students and courses: men, women, specialized short and focused self-defense courses (rape prevention/defense, etc.), casual students, elite athletes, children (age 4+) through elderly (oldest student to date: 79), students with disabilities (blind, deaf, amputees, paraplegic), and students with a wide variety of previous experience and training.
Expert: Marcus Doyle Date: 4/11/2008 Subject: martial art weapons
Question sorry this is my first time using this site lol
..but my question is do u no if a glaive ( 'S' shaped duble bladed knife type weapon) is infact a martial art weapon?
..cuz i'v seen them used in movies (like 'Blade' lol vampire movie) so i went out n bought a set, but i dont no much a bout them.
if u can answer my question id appreciate it
thank you.
jordan
Answer Martial art weapons are, by definition, any weapon used in personal combat. Glaives are actually medieval period weapons and used by foot soldiers against armored opponents. They are considered pole-arms and were often used against mounted enemies.
Now, if you are defining martial art weapons as traditional weapons used in east Asia (China, Japan, Okinawa, Phillipines, etc. - the traditional location of "martial arts"), then the glaive does not qualify. However, as a weapon of personal combat, it most definitely does.
The glaive you mention that was used in Blade is not a traditional glaive as defined in medieval armory. Instead, it is a modern designed weapon, but shares some resemblances to some traditional chinese weapons. To see some images, check out this page http://www.martialartsmart.net/Exotic_Weapons.html
