How useful are spears?

The spear has been used throughout human history both as a hunting and fishing tool and as a weapon. Along with the club, knife, and axe, it is one of the earliest and most important tools developed by early humans. As a weapon, it may be wielded with either one or two hands.

When was the first spear used?

The spear-carrying phalanx, or massed formation of closely ranked men, was used by Sumerian armies as early as 3,000 bc. Two thousand years later the Greeks refined the concept, using pikes 6 to 9 feet (2 to 3 m) long.

What is a spear used for?

To the Ancient Chinese the Spear was known as the “King of all Weapons”, and to this day the Spear is still the most common and effective of all long weapons. Aside from combat the Spear also plays a crucial role in survival, having been used for some hundreds of thousands of years for hunting, fishing, and defense.

What is spear training?

SPEAR TRAINING 枪 – ​矛 – ​厹 Battlefield Spear training is an advanced weapon study taught at Imperial Combat Arts in Denver CO. To the Ancient Chinese the Spear was known as the “King of all Weapons”, and to this day the Spear is still the most common and effective of all long weapons.

What is the best spear in Imperial Combat Arts?

The Willow Leaf Spear is the primary Spear trained at Imperial Combat Arts. This Spear features a classic long blade that is effective in thrusting, slashing, cutting, slicing, and chopping. These devastating spearheads usually measure 12-15 inches and are long enough to bring down even the largest game.

What is the difference between the Raven spear and snake spear?

The Snake Spear also known as the Nine Curved Spear 九曲槍 differs from the Raven Spear it that its curves are alternating instead of side by side. This Spear is named for its serpentine look and is a very traditional martial arts weapon.