Miao Dao - Solo Training Drill

Practicing classical longsword techniques using a heavy 136cm Grain Leaf Sabre (苗刀). This video shows repetition of a basic combination, with changing emphasis, and a few different variations. Once a weapon’s fundamental movements have been learned it’s useful to experiment and adapt technique based on your own experience with the weapon, and individual body structure. The Miao Dao is a Chinese long sword of the Republican era that can be wielded with one or both hands. While held one handed, like