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Kung Fu Weapon Training & Meihuaquan : The Chinese Broadsword

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Uploaded by on Apr 10, 2008

Find out the parts and purposes of a Chinese broadsword; learn about traditional Shaolin weapons and Kung Fu history in this free martial arts video on Kung Fu.

Expert: Bruce Wen
Contact: www.shaolinca.com
Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetian monks, and runs his own studio in California. His website is www.shaolinca.com
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

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  • he uses a bendy sword because it's practice people not because he is 'retarded' like some of your comments say

  • no, REAL saber of that style is folded steel, of three-plate, inserted edge, or occasionally wrapped steel construction. The practioner here probably can't find a place to obtain a real saber, does not have the money to buy a quality saber, or isn't skilled enough to handle a live weapon. Traditional Chinese swords are "flexible" due to the differential or thorough heat treatment..but not like floppy flexible.

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  • @xxHotSpicyxx TRAINING WEAPON

  • If he hits someone on something hard such as a shield, the sword will bend and become useless.

  • cotton = flag or tassel

  • I'm glad he started with the basics, turns out I've been holding the broadsword the wrong way up. Now my hands bleed less!

  • @Filiostoutheou probably the people who complain about the bendy practice sword are retarded, just saying...:)

  • with swords i do prefer the katana but because of its sharpness and strength. One does not have to use a katana like you are clothed in heavy armour like in kendo. The katana as Master Musashi pointed out in the Book of Five Rings can be used one or two handed. In my training I combine Takeda style Batto-Ryu Kenjutsu with Filipino Eskrima and Shao-Lin methods for a unique if not interesting hybrid fencing style.

  • @Midnighter169

    *Pommel, you mean?

  • Monk dude rox!

  • chop johnny :D

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