[King Kabuki]

Some of the weapons stuff here while largely impractical is pretty entertaining:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62AKA...wushu%20kungfu

Also, before anyone asks, the swords are made of spring steel, known for it's flexibility...hence the flimsy look about them. But if you've ever held one they are duly sharp when made for practical-use.

[CowboyPete]

That was freakin' awesome, especially the armed vs. disarmed stuff toward the end. These sort of things are like gymnastics floor displays except badass. The Cowboy gives his seal of approval.

[King Kabuki]

What's really impressive is those are all kids.

[Tim Chan]

how old are they?

It may actually be an advantage to be somewhat younger in this kind of competition, because of the way the joints are developped.

That's why a lot of gymnastic olympians are teens. But some kids here look pre-teen.

[King Kabuki]

I think the age-limit is 17 or 18 for Junior comps in China. I don't know about the joints thing because if you watch the adults move they are just as flexible but a lot stronger, and faster. More dynamic overall:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgegtu8Ehes

There's not many weapons in that, but just to show what I mean.

[k.o. kid]

i love that junior video i really do

[King Kabuki]

Heh heh, I know you do. BTW guys, I stole it from a k.o. kid post.

[Sohei]

Those swords are supposed to be able to bend arond obstacles and slash people hiding behind them.

[Fight_Song]

1) dancing is actually cool with weapons.

2) everytime i see a guy jump and land in a split, my nuts cramp.

3) man, i remember carving wood and sticks when i was younger and getting myself once in a while. gettin' yourself with one of those fatass machetes much be a whole other level of trouble.

[Tim Chan]

Originally Posted by Fight_Song

1) dancing is actually cool with weapons.

I like seeing girls dance with or without weapons. and ofcourse it's always cool to dance with them any style