The chain whip, also known as the soft whip, is a weapon used in some Chinese martial arts, particularly traditional Chinese disciplines, as well as in modern and traditional wushu. It consists of several metal rods joined end to end by rings to form a flexible chain, with a handle at one end and a metal dart at the other used for slashing or piercing an opponent. A cloth flag is often attached near the dart end and sometimes a second flag covers the handle, both adding visual appeal and producing a rushing sound as the whip swings, which helps the user track the position of the moving end.
Facts
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category) Weapon Class In the Other Atlases
Originated In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.
Source Wikipedia: Chain whipLeadQuote, Lead
The chain whip, also known as the soft whip, is a weapon used in some Chinese martial arts, particularly traditional Chinese disciplines, in addition to modern and traditional wushu.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Chain whip
Lead section
The chain whip, also known as the soft whip, is a weapon used in some Chinese martial arts, particularly traditional Chinese disciplines, in addition to modern and traditional wushu.
In Group: Medieval Chain and Flexible Weapons, Lead sentence
The chain whip, also known as the soft whip, is a weapon used in some Chinese martial arts, particularly traditional Chinese disciplines, in addition to modern and traditional wushu.
View the SourceWikidata: Chain whip
Wikidata Q275027, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.