The hook sword, twin hooks, fu tao, hu tou gou (tiger head hook) or shuang gou (Chinese: 鈎 or 鉤; pinyin: Gōu) is a Chinese weapon traditionally associated with northern styles of Chinese …

Aug 4, 2024 · Chinese hook swords are widely called gou (钩), a term that translates to “hook”. When used in pairs, they are referred to as shuang gou, meaning double hooks. These …

The hook sword, twin hooks, fu tao or shuang gou also known as hu tou gou (tiger head hook) is a Chinese weapon traditionally associated with northern styles of Chinese martial arts and …

The hook sword (Fu Tao in Chinese) is a Chinese martial arts weapons traditionally associated with Northern Shaolin styles. Hook Swords have no known origination date but antique …

Aug 2, 2021 · The Tiger Hook Swords or Seung Ngau 双鈎, also known as Fu Tau Ngau 虎头 鈎 (Tiger Head Hooks), are an exclusively Chinese weapon, unparalleled anywhere else in the …

The hook sword, twin hooks, fu tao, hu tou gou (tiger head hook) or shuang gou (Chinese: 鈎 or 鉤; pinyin: Gōu) is a Chinese weapon traditionally associated with northern styles of Chinese …

Mar 28, 2021 · This time we are looking at the Tiger Hooks (or double hooks, hook swords, tiger head hooks etc.). These weapons are some of the most wild looking and impressive weapons …

Mar 3, 2021 · There are four components to the hook sword: The back, which is often used as a regular sword. The hook, which is used to trip enemies, catch weapons and for slashing. The …

Hook swords, known as "shuang gou" in Chinese, have a rich history in Chinese martial arts, particularly within the Southern styles. Originating during the Ming and Qing dynasties, these …