FEIDAO in Chinese  History(Chinese Throwing Knife)

FEIDAO in Chinese History(Chinese Throwing Knife)

Tianyi Zou

Traditional Chinese throwing knives are uniquely distinctive, with primary techniques divided into half-spin and straight-throw methods. However, the way they are carried and the methods used to control the knives differ greatly from mainstream throwing styles. Chinese throwing knives rely mainly on force control (li kong力控), using the body's power generation to manage the knife's rotation during flight.

Chinese FEIJIAN (Throwing dagger)

Chinese FEIJIAN (Throwing dagger)

Tianyi Zou

In ancient China, Feijian (Throwing dagger) were practiced by relatively few people, as their production costs were much higher compared to Feidao (Flying knives) and Feibiao (throwing darts). However, when practiced today as a martial art, the perfectly straight flight path of a Feijian is truly captivating.

The Origin of FEIBIAO (Throwing Dart)

The Origin of FEIBIAO (Throwing Dart)

Tianyi Zou

The practice of Feibiao reached its peak in popularity from the late Qing清 to the early Republican era民国初期, making it the most widely practiced and popular hidden weapon of its time. It served as an exceptional secondary weapon, perfectly complementing close-combat arms. This blog compiles the detailed historical records and descriptions of Feibiao that we have uncovered.