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Wudang Daoist Traditional
Kungfu Academy
Wudang Broadsword (玄功刀)
— XuanGongDao Training
The broadsword is used for large body movements and close blocks that typically circle the body. These movements protect the body while simultaneously moving the sword into a point of attack. The movements are used to open the shoulders and transition momentum into the sword.
What is the Broadsword?
The broadsword is a very popular wushu weapon, with forms using it all across China. It was a common soldier's weapon and is therefore very common in martial arts forms. The broadsword is characterized by a long flared blade with one dull side used for blocking and parrying. The movements are mostly slashing, cutting, and swinging.
Technique and Body Mechanics
The Tiger Running Down a Mountain
The broadsword is a simple, direct weapon, very commonly used as an introductory weapon. In its mastery, broadsword style represents a tiger running down a mountain — full of power and momentum, yet still in control and stable as the hunt continues.
Training with Flexible Swords
Training broadsword gets the body into a clear example of transferring power through the body. To check if posture and coordination are correct, we use dull and slightly flexible swords. When a movement is done correctly, the sword "snaps" and makes a sound as the metal shakes — a clear indicator of correct alignment.
