Braden--Yeah, I think so too. I was asking the same questions when I heard about it.
I also think that there is much to be said for for the interbreeding thing. I've met some people I'd consider throwbacks, myself.
SifuAbel- A good weapon is balanced--that is true--but you still run into what amount to rotational inertia problems (it takes less effort to stop a spinning tennis ball than a spinning bowling ball). I guess what I'm asking is this--you have a heavy Kwan--but could you really use it in battle?
I have no problem with the use of such an object for forms or as ceremonial displays, but the use of it as a battle weapon seems a bit beyond even exceptional human limits.
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