Chinese Broadsword - Martial Art, Video Game and Fandom Dearest Choice

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The Chinese Broadsword is a versatile weapon, also called a Dao sword. Its biggest competitor among ancient swords is the Japanese Katana, but the Chinese Dao broadsword has a longer reach. The Chinese broadsword also has an unusual grip design, to ensure the wielder's sturdier defense. Let's take a closer look at Chinese Dao Broadswords. Chinese Broadsword History The Chinese swordsmaking tradition is ancient, and around the 2nd century BCE, the swordsman invented the rough version of what we today call the Chinese Broadsword. The Broadsword is also called Dao, and it is one of the four primary Chinese weapons, alongside a gun, spear, and Jian sword. Broadsword features a long and thick blade and a relatively simple construction method, which made this sword the most popular during the Han Dynasty. The predecessor swords were too complex and expensive to make. Today, the Chinese broadsword is used in several sports, in sword and ancient weapon collections, and as an item for researching rich and long Chinese history. How to Choose a Chinese Broadsword for Training? Technical specifications for choosing Chinese broadswords depend on your height in most cases. For example, if you are an adult taller than 5.7 feet, you'll need a blade that is between 28 and 29 inches long. Children practicing martial arts should rarely pick blades longer than 26 inches, but the technical specifications may vary from club to club. Consider blade flexibility, too. Only experienced Wu shu warriors are skilled enough to handle flexible blades with a 360-degree twist. Semi-flexible blade is suitable for slow movements and beginners, and a rigid blade is excellent for collectors. However, senior athletes with exceptional skills also prefer rigid blades. Picking Chinese Broadsword Replica It's All in The Details Considering how famous broadswords are nowadays among collectors and martial artists, you can find many replicas of real ancient swords. Here is a list of things you should look for