Versions
taught: Shaolin - single (Liu Zhi Hai); Chen Family style
Tai Chi Chuan - double (Chen Zi Qiang)
Recommendations: the
shinai can be used in place of escrima sticks and can
be among the first weapons learned. The actual maces were used
in the name of the Emperor in punishment of capital offenses.
Traditionally, the club was gold and very heavy. In the single
hard club from Wing Lam Enterprises (WLE.com), the shaft is
made of solid high-carbon steel. Cost: bamboo shinai (42"
to 46" long - see below left) $25 each;
for 32" long four pound very heavy metal mace (see below right)
about $80 each. |
