刀 Dao: the saber
"The saber is the mother of all weapons. Servitene as an extension of your arm. Your move in harmony, your accuracy in handling and your speed in hitting, making it invincible. " .
The dao or saber, was invented after a sword designed for close combat, and that put at great risk the lives of the contestants. An ancient Chinese proverb says: "The shorter the saber, the greater the danger for the adversary." The Shaolin saber has earned it a reputation as "Sovereign of all weapons." According to the proverb of Shaolin: "The sword moves like a sinuous dragon", its handling is effortless and free and graceful movements, focus on the firmness of the hands. The secret formula of instruction states: "The Sabre is like the blue dragon, must be handled with firmness according to a flat line. The Qi should flow in its movements and eyes must secure the bit. When handling the sword must be swift as a swallow in flight. when hitting forward, the tip is similar to a steel nail and determination of Monaco, who wields it, resembles that of the wild tiger. "The sword is used to hit and beat, but his blade is wider and heavier than the sword, why prevail striking techniques. In defense, taking the momentum, the saber is passed near the head, while locking techniques are performed with the side of the blade.
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