Shaolin Broadsword
...Commander Of Weapons
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Northern Shaolin Broadsword
Darn Dao ~ Chu Ji Dao Shu ~ Elementary Broadsword Play Skill Form
The Shaolin Broadsword is considered the "Commander Of Weapons" and comes in a variety of sizes and shapes. The Chinese sword is referred to as a Dao. Its' translation in English is Saber or Wide Blade Sword and referred to as a Broadsword. Usually, the Dao is more than 1 1/2 inches wide. Broadswords are used by both Northern and Southern stylists. Many different types of broadswords fall into this category to name a few:
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Willow Leaf Sword (Lieu Yeh Dao)
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Executioners Sword (Pok Dao)
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Ghost head Sword (Guai Taou Dao)
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Large Chopping Sword (Da Kan Dao)
The broadsword in constructions has the following components:
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The Blade
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Tip
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Back edge which is dull
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Blade edge which is sharp on the first third to two thirds
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Blood groove which allows the weapon to be withdrawn from the opponent after being thrust into the body
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The flat edge used to block an opponents weapon
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The Guard protects the hand from other weapons during its' use
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The Handle
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The grip or handle where you hold the sword
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The pummel at the end of the handle
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Watch Rob do Broadsword
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