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Northern Shaolin Chuan Broadsword/Dao Commander Of Weapons

Chu Ji Dao Shu 
(Elementary Broadsword Play Skill Form)

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:

• Willow Leaf Sword (Lieu Yeh Dao)

• Executioners Sword (Pok Dao)

• Ghost head Sword (Guai Taou Dao)

• Large Chopping Sword (Da Kan Dao)

The broadsword in constructions has the following components:

• The Blade

  • Tip

  • Back edge which is dull

  • Blade edge which is sharp on the first third to two thirds

  • Blood groove which allows the weapon to be withdrawn from the opponent after being thrust into the body

  • The flat edge used to block an opponents weapon

• The Guard protects the hand from other weapons during its' use

• The Handle

  • The grip or handle where you hold the sword

  • The pummel at the end of the handle  

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