Tai Ji Broadsword Yang Style - Semi Rigid

This series is compiled by the Wushu Research Institute Of The General Administration of Sport of China, it presents the "duanwei" (grade) system established by the Chinese Wushu Federation.

Yan Ling Dao marks a transition from traditional straight blade Chinese Dao to curve Dao. The blade is mostly straight with a smooth curve towards the tip of the blade. Many original specimens came with an upper edge and 1-2 fullers. Yan Ling Dao is suitable for both cavalry and infantry and was popular in late Ming and early Qing dynasty.

Taiji Qiankun Dao, Broadsword with rigid blade, made of stainless steel. Wooden handle, golden pommel and guard. The blade has a bulge on the Top to make it as rigid and light as possible.

Rigid blade made of carbon and manganese steel, coppered and wooden parts are covered with black patina. Made in Longquan forges. This is a Taiji broadsword, Yang style.

Rarely used in modern Wushu, there was a form developed for it in the early 20th century by the Central Military Academy in northern China.

This saber with a semi-flexible blade was made by the Jian Wang forge in Longquan. It returns very good energy and is ideal for internal workouts.

This Chen saber was originally designed by the Chen Family association to meet the best criteria: it has a thin blade but with a thick reinforcement on the back to make it semi-rigid, while maintaining a minimum weight.

Two-handed Broadsword with a total length of 105cm with a very long wooden handle with finely worked Zamak pieces and with an engraved QiLin pattern.

This Chen sword is made in the Han style: a long, circular handle, as well as gilded ornaments present on the weapon and its scabbard.