Tai Chi/Wushu Training Broadsword (Dao)

- Highly flexible for maximum snap
- Handles made of white wax wood for maximum comfort and slip resistance
- Dragon design on blade

These broadswords are perfect for training or for your own practice if you are looking for a light-weight weapon. However, the international governing body for Chinese Martial Arts competition, the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), has established standards for swords in competition. So if you are intending to compete, you will need to purchase another sword that complies with the regulations.

For competition purposes, when performing standardised Dao routines, the Dao tip should be no lower than the top of the ear when held in the left hand. When performing Southern-style routines however, the tip should be no lower than the lower jaw.

You must be over 18 to purchase any weapon or knife product.
Weapons are subject to purchase and ownership conditions which will vary according to State Laws. Currently, most Australian states do not require a permit for sword purchase and ownership however in Victoria you need to comply with the Control of Weapons Act 1990 and in South Australia you need to comply with Schedule 2 of the Summary Offences Act 1953. For more information please contact the Police Department in your State or Territory.

For all Victorian and South Australian purchases, you must provide us with a copy of your weapons permit/license/exemption and your current drivers license. These can be emailed to us at info@jinli.com.au. Failure to supply the necessary documentation will result in cancellation of your order. In the event of order cancellation, Jinli Wushu-Tai Chi Pty Ltd reserves the right to withhold any and all credit card transaction charges associated with your order prior to issuing a refund.

More About Taiji Broadsword (Dao)
The Chinese Broadsword or Sabre is known as a "Dāo" and is third in the pantheon of Chinese martial arts weapons with the title "Marshal of all Weapons." It was said that “The Dao is like a ferocious tiger while the jian (straight sword) is like a flying phoenix”. The name "Dāo" technically refers to any curved, single-bladed sword or knife primarily used for slashing and chopping. 

The earliest Dao were made of stone, but were eventually manufactured in metal starting with bronze, then iron and eventually steel through the successive industrial periods of history. Each advance in metallurgy improved the quality of the Dao and therefore, the potential technique of the user. It was a fundamental weapon on the battlefield and in the martial arts, particularly as it was more accessible to the general population, requiring less refined skills than the double-edged sword. Its usage was concentrated on hard blocks and strikes, delivered with speed, strength and courage. However, in modern times, the Dao practice in martial arts has turned to that of sport rather than warfare and as such, the weapon has become lighter and lighter, enabling faster and more dramatic movements.

There are many, many types of Chinese Broadsword, from sleek, heavily curved slashing blades to wide chopping blades; long-handled to short; finely tapered to dramatically curved; s-shaped to cup-shaped guards; straight to downward-curved grips. The evolution of this amazing weapon continues to this day, where the modern Wushu Dāo was actually created specifically for the sport it supports. So it’s important to consider your style of practice before purchasing a broadsword, and talk to your teacher for more information.