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Wushu Whip Chain
The whip chain ( jiu jie bian - nine section whip ) is a traditional
flexible wushu weapon style.
The nine sections are made of steel and flags are attached to the
ends.
There is also a double
whip chain style ( shuang bian ) and
a style where one hand controls a whip chain and the other hand uses
a broadsword.
Online instructions: Wushu Whip Chain
General style description: Wushu Whip Chain
- Whip chain techniques are very smooth, fast and
close to the body.
- Length of the whip: From the waist to the floor.
- A good whip chain is made of stainless steel and the sections are
very smooth,
so that the chain doesn't rasp your skin when you wind
it around your neck.
More advanced performers usually use a heavier whip chains.
- Be careful with your whip when you are learning
new skills.
- Hold the handle of you whip chain in your right hand.
Trainer advice: Wushu Whip Chain
- Start with the empty swing and then try the front
swing.
- At the beginning you can use a rope with a tennis
ball attached to it.
This way you can't hurt yourself when you try new skills.
- Most people use a nine section whip, but of you are shorter or taller
you can also use an eight or 10 section whip. Just add or take out
one section.
Videos: Wushu Whip Chain
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