The rope dart (in Chinese: sheng biao or sheng bian) is a sharp metal dart attached to a 15-foot-long rope. In ancient times, the dart was thrown at an enemy and the rope was used to pull the dart back. The wushu rope dart is also famous for its hidden attacks—such as when the practitioner appears to be tying themselves up, and the dart suddenly shoots toward the opponent. You can find more about traditional wushu styles on the Wushu Main page.
Online Instructions: Wushu Rope Dart
General Style Description: Wushu Rope Dart
Most of the rope is wrapped around the left hand.
The right hand is used to control the dart, while the left hand releases or wraps the rope back up. Different techniques require different rope lengths.
Rope dart training is fun, and you don’t need to know any wushu acrobatics.
Trainer Advice: Wushu Rope Dart
Experience with the whip chain can be helpful for rope dart beginners.
If you're just starting out, attach a bag of sand or a tennis ball to the rope—so you don’t injure yourself when learning your first tricks.
Videos: Wushu Rope Dart
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