There are many different types of weapons in Chinese Martial Arts. Throughout history each ruling dynasty has had it's own unique weapons and fighting styles emerge. Of course there are a few designs that didn't change much due to their effectiveness.There are four main weapons in Chinese Martial Arts. They are straight sword, spear, broadsword, and staff. There are 18 common weapons including ax, hook, hammer, and whip . It was more common for the 18 main weapons to change from dynasty to dynasty. There are other special weapons as well, but they are less common.Kung Fu and Tai Chi have a long tradition of using all of the above weapon styles. This is a fundamental difference between Traditional Chinese Martial arts like Kung Fu and Tai Chi vs. the sport and modern styles of Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo, Jiu Jitsu, boxing, and MMA.Tae Kwon Do is an Olympic sport with sparring it's only event. Any weapons taught at a Tae Kwon Do school are added to keep interest. Tae Kwon Do has no traditional roots or understanding of weapons use. Kenpo is also a modern style with no heritage of weapons play. At Monk Wise we offer a variety of weapons training from the most ancient and less common of special weapons to the more iconic weapons like straight sword, spear, nunchaku, broadsword, staff, as well as more modern weapons. We teach these weapons throughout they year in private lessons, seminars, retreats, and clinics as well as offering the main weapons: stick, staff, broadsword, straight sword, and spear in our core curriculum from white sash to black sash.current events
“Today I Make My Body Strong, My Mind Wise, My Spirit Indomitable.”
Staff, straight sword, broadsword and spear feature in the preserved Monk Wise curriculum. Current instruction, prerequisites and equipment are confirmed with the academy.
01
Coordination
Explore how footwork and whole-body movement work together.
02
Focus
Practice precision and awareness in an instructor-guided setting.
03
Tradition
Learn about the tools and forms carried through martial history.
Explore with guidance
Ask what is available now.
This practice is part of the wider Monk Wise tradition. New to the practice? You are welcome to ask. Contact the academy to discuss current instruction, suitability and format; a separate class schedule has not been confirmed.
Your next step
Find your place to train.
Ask the academy how this practice fits your training, and confirm current instruction options.
Holladay
Explore the academy and ask about traditional weapons.
Use our inquiry pathway, or visit our current academy website for enrollment options. Online enrollment on this new site is coming later.
Explore a little deeper
Practice has a story.
The tradition behind weapons
The preserved page describes Chinese weapons traditions and their place in forms, private instruction, seminars and retreats. It is historical context, not a promise that every listed weapon or event is currently offered.
Original writing is retained as historical context. It may contain dated offerings or claims and is not a current schedule, pricing statement or medical promise.
current events
