Eighteen Chinese Martial Arts Weapons
By admin on 2014-12-16

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The Eighteen Arms list eighteen main weapons of Chinese martial arts. The origin of the list is unclear and there have been disputes over what the eighteen weapons actually are. However, at least one or more of the following weapons will be mentioned:

Dao (sabre)

Qiang (spear)

Jian (straight sword)

Gun also known as Staff

Halberd (halberd)

Axe

Battle axe

Hook sword

Fork

Chain whip, steel whip  Biān

Mace

Hammer

Talon

Trident-halberd

Long-handled spear  also known as Lance

Short cudgel

Stick also known as Crutches

Meteor hammer (Liu xing)