Also known as the "Falchion" (Da
Dao), Lower Moon Knife" or the "Kwan Knife" (Kwan Dao).
The form consists of 30 postures.
The movements are arranged in a systematic way. They postures are:
chop, cut, poke, parry, thrust, intercept, press, push, slice, block
and swing in figure-8 form, which are conducted very clearly.
As is evident from it's size and weight, this weapon is used to train
whole body strength. When practicing, the practitioner must have a
sound command of barehands routine skills, and should have strong
and powerful waist, legs and arms.
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