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Eighteen Chinese Martial Arts Weapons

 

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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)