Broad-Saber

Translated and Interpreted by: Jack Chen www.chineselongsword.com

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Copyright 2011 by Jack Chen Jiayi

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Every drawing of the stances, and translation of the ancient Chinese texts in this book, is re-drawn, enhanced and translated by Jack Chen, according to the faded drawings in the ancient manual.

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This book is a translation and interpretation of the Pu-Dao chapter written by (Cheng Zi Yi). He is the nephew of Master Cheng Zong You, who famously wrote manuals on the Shaolin Staff, Crossbow, Spear and Long Saber.

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In dedication to the bravery and wisdoms of Men before us.

For my grandparents.

Broad-Saber
p do

The usage of the Broad-Saber

q p do yng f

y dn do tng

Is similar to the Single-Saber (LongSaber). When it comes to lifting and striking power It is more powerful than the SingleSaber. Note: The Single-Saber, aka Long-Saber, is documented in (Dan Dao Fa Xuan), an ancient manual by Zong You). (Cheng

rn lio p zh sh

d y dn do

g jn w zhng b k sho y

Thats why its indispensible among the troops.

Those that were made in the past

y x su zo zh

w jin j kn q pin run

Had no ridge, and bends when delivering a cut.

ru hu yu nn yn yng

If its thick, it becomes difficult to use.

g jn zh r w do yng

Thus, now it is made like the Japanese sword

With a ridge too.

y q jin j

dn do b y ti ku

But the saber shouldnt be too broad The design of the saber is drawn in the latter part

jn hu do sh y hu

Its usage
q yng f

zho hu dn do t sh yng zh

Is the same according to the drawings of the Single-Saber (Long-Saber) stances. Thus its not repeated here.

g b chng zhu

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tng bo jin

p do sh

Bronze-Covered Tip Broad-Saber Design

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