Mar 5, 2019 · Zhao Dao (棹刀, lit. 'Oar-blade'): A versatile polearm with a broad, double-edged chop-and-thrust blade. It is better known by its Ming and Qing period names, Er Lang Dao (二 …

Oct 31, 2024 · Guandao, 關刀 is a Chinese polearm with a large blade used on horseback that has the chopping power of a sword and the length of a spear. By the Qing dynasty, it was …

Guan Yu's guandao was called "Green Dragon Crescent Blade" (青龍偃月刀, Qīnglóng yǎnyuèdāo) and weighed 82 Chinese jin. This weight is estimated either at 18.26 kg (40.3 lb) …

Compared to jian (sword), dao (sabre), or qiang (spear), the historical Guan Do is significantly larger in size and mass, making it inconvenient for civilian use. In terms of military …

Sep 16, 2024 · Single-Edged Swords (Dao): Typically curved, Dao swords excel in slashing attacks and are favored by infantry soldiers. Polearms (Qiang and Guan Dao): Combining a …

Jul 3, 2008 · There are eight levels in the curriculum. The forms are listed in order of difficulty first is beginner and last advanced. Dai Fan Chi: Big War Chariot: Both the Little and Big versions …

Jul 3, 2008 · HUK FU MOON: BLACK TIGER STYLE. This is a second branch of Black Tiger with a different linage, history and forms. It is a Southern Style of Kung fu. The Founder was a …

In China, the dao is considered one of the four traditional weapons, along with the gun (stick or staff), qiang (spear), and the jian (double-edged sword), called in this group " The General of …

Training with the Guan Dao involves learning how to use its length to keep opponents at a distance and make powerful strikes. Qiang (Spear) The Qiang was considered the king of …

Aug 16, 2024 · The guandao, with its association with the legendary General Guan Yu, embodies the Chinese martial ideal of strength, loyalty, and righteousness. It’s a weapon that commands …