The iron-brush, created by Bagua (eight-diagram) Chuan master, Dong Haichuan, on the basis of the movements and techniques of his style, is a hidden weapon used in his school. It is shaped like a Chinese writing brush, with a pointed taper head and a connected iron or steel handle. It is used to hit the acupoints of your opponent. When people wore long gowns or mandarin jackets the iron-brush could be hidden in the sleeves. Once it is used, it comes out unexpectedly, making it very difficult for the opponent to guard against.
The basic techniques involved in using the iron brush are wrist turning, and combining the move-ments of the iron brush with those of the body. You could hit opponent square and upright, or from an angle. You could throw it according to circumstances and the throwing techniques are change-able.
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