PUDAO & KUNDAO

 

 

KWAN DAO

The Kwan Dao is named for its originator, the legendary hero General Kwan Yu.

He led the Emperor's army and was renowned for his strength and military genius.

General Kwan always stood up for just causes and showed mercy to defenseless opponents,

and was highly revered for his wisdom, honesty and compassion.

A true legend, to this day he is still highly exalted for his high standards and virtue as

he is recognized as the Patron God of Chinese Martial Arts. His likeness is maintained in

raditional Shaolin kung fu schools as well as in many government offices in China such as

police stations and post offices. He was the epitome of righteousness, loyalty,

humbleness and justice. During his reign as General, he found the need to develop

a weapon that could best take advantage of his great size and superior strength.

Additionally, since many battles ensued from horseback, the weapon needed

 the versatility to be effective from atop a horse or on foot against either a horse,

the rider, or a foot soldier. His creation, the Kwan Dao, is named after the

General who, additionally, was the greatest master of the weapon.

The original Kwan Dao weighed between 100-200 pounds.
       By  Donald Hamby
       Appeared in Inside Kung Fu Magazine  02/2000
 

 

 

 

Kwandao Program:

Shaolin Kwan Dao Form
Spring and Autumn Broadsword Form
Kwan Dao -vs- Spear


 

PUDAO

 

The Pudao is also known as the Horse-Cutter sword since it was used

to slice the legs out from under a horse during battle.It was popular during the Song dynasty, against theMongol horde.

Pudao Program:

Shaolin Pudao
Choy Le Fut Pudao
Northern Shaolin Pudao
Pudao -vs- Spear

Soft body cotton pudao