AboutGrant Baldwin Expertise I can answer questions about the technique, theory, and history of Haidong Gumdo, which is a traditional Korean sword martial art. I also have some experience with Kendo and Iaido. So if you have questions related to asian swordsmanship, I`d love to hear them!
Experience I have a 2nd degree black belt in Haidong Gumdo, and I have been practicing since 2000.
Education/Credentials Honors undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from Queen's University.
Expert: Grant Baldwin Date: 4/11/2008 Subject: 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 Hi there Jordan,
The glaive in the Blade movie was used in a similar fashion to a throwing star. But in the film he was able to 'control' it in a similar fashion to a boomerang. Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible to throw a metal projectile with that kind of spin and curve through the air. (Only advanced firearms can do that...)
But if you want to learn to throw the glaive you bought, you might try and check out shuriken/throwing knife technique?
I tried searching on Youtube just now for a clip of someone using a glaive. Didn't turn up anything, though there are tons of videos when it comes to throwing start stuff.
