Should you train with traditional kung fu weapons (i.e. Kwan taos, 9 section chain whips, iron fans)?

not only do you learn more about evading and generating energy with sparring with weapons. the weapon it self offers resistance training, and everything done with a weapon (no matter what weapon it happens to be) can be directly translated into a fist fight. weapon training is a very important building block to the fighter's technique.

Should you train with traditional kung fu weapons (i.e. Kwan taos, 9 section chain whips, iron fans)?
Sure, it's great for strength and coordination. But don't depend on it for a fight. Assume you will have nothing but your own body and maybe the normal implements around you.
Reply:really it depends on what you want to do. if you want to train for the tradition then yes but if you just want self defense for street the no. i go for both tradition and street defense but only do staff and broadsword.
Reply:No. Are you going to be carrying them out in public? Will they help you in a street fight? Probably, but look back at the first question.