Chinese broadsword is one of the most common and popular weapons developed in China. Broadswords once were the preferred weapons of the Chinese military. In the 1940s, the saber was used in the anti-Japanese war in northeast China. The broadsword has existed in China for thousands of years. There are long, short, and very short variations of the weapon. The prototype of the modern-day saber is the long-handled broadsword, similar to the short-handled one but a much heavier weapon. Its size was proportionate to the physique of the bearer.
The popular modern version of the saber or broadsword is known as the Do, which means knife. The saber is actually a long knife developed from an agricultural tool. The Do’s blade is curved and wide, with the sharpest area near the tip. The back of the blade is thick and blunt and is used for blocking. The average blade length is 25 to 30 inches. Sabers can also be used in pairs and become deadly with the double whirlwind techniques.
The Spinning Saber class will teach you the spins, blocks, thrusts, and strikes. You’ll also learn a basic Spinning Saber routine (Huoon Tzi Do).