Straight Wushu Broadsword Stab

This video shows how to a straight wushu broadsword stab. In Chinese (Mandarin) this is called "Ci Dao" - Literally: Stab Sword. The CiDao is one of the first broadsword techniques you should learn. Click here for more wushu broadsword videos or check out the animated broadsword section for more information about this weapon.

Execution

• Start with your left foot in front, your left palm next to your right shoulder and your right hand next to your hip. The blade of your wushu broadsword should be parallel to the floor. Look straight forward.
• Then stab your sword in a straight line and exhale at the same time. Extend your shoulders and keep looking straight forward. Extend your left arm behind your back. At the end of the movement, your left arm, your right arm and your wushu sword should be in a straight, horizontal line. The tip of the blade should not be higher than your shoulder.

Advice

• Don't lift your shoulders.
• Don't round your back.
• Fully extend both arms.
• Be careful with this movement if you have elbow problems.
  

Performance

• In this Video: Yang Jia Le - Song Jiang Wushu School
• Team: School Team 1 - Song Jiang Wushu School
• Coach: Wang Guang Ming
• Taped by: Mavi

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