The miaodao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber, with a narrow blade, long hilt, and an overall length of 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) or longer. The name means "sprout saber", presumably referring to a likeness between the weapon and a newly sprouted plant.

In this course we are going to take an in-depth look at a system with its origins in the Qing dynasty, the Sì Lù Miáodāo (四路苗刀), or in English, the Four Roads Miaodao.

Feb 21, 2021 · The miaodao that emerged from his 90 day stay in Longquan was a carefully conceived attempt to make a new type of a weapon that would excel in certain types of practice, but not necessarily on the battlefield of the ancient past.

Oct 2, 2024 · Chinese two-handed Swordsmanship has a history of over two thousand years, dating all the way back to the unifying emperor Qinshi Huangdi (秦始皇, 260–210 BC). In this …

Jan 9, 2019 · For centuries, China has been a front runner in the art of bladesmithing, with one of the region's most popular swords being the miaodao. What Is the Miaodao? The miaodao was a two-handed sword with a curved blade produced during Japan's Republican era.

Probably the first manual in the history of China on fighting with a double-handed long blade, many practitioners of modern Miao Dao (苗刀) regard Qi Jiquang’s 《辛酉刀法》 as the origin and source of their art. Below is a documentary (with english subtitles) providing more details about Qi Jiguang and the double-handed long blade:

苗刀，是一种双手持用的 长刀，因其刀身修长如 禾苗，而故名苗刀。 苗刀，是中国 冷兵器时代 先进兵器之一，一直以来为皇家 御林军 （千牛卫， 羽林卫）所持，别名：细刀， 长刀，千牛刀。 足以看出其传承关系。 苗刀刀身修长，有两种尺寸，一种五尺，一种三尺七寸，兼有刀、枪两种兵器的特点，且可单、双手变换使用。 [1] 苗刀，刀身修长，兼有刀、枪两种兵器的特点，并可单 …

What Is the Miaodao? The miaodao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber of the Ming Dynasty era, with a narrow blade with a length of 1.2 metres (47 in) or more and a long hilt, as shown in the photo below. This long length made it a formidable weapon on the battlefield.

Aug 15, 2018 · 3rd Annual Gathering of the Masters - June 23rd, 2018 - Miaodao History, Form & Usage Demonstration by Jason Tsou Kung Fu School.

Aug 14, 2020 · The miaodao saber, also known as "long saber" in ancient times, gets its name from the slender shape of a seedling. It is a precious cultural legacy of China. Miaodao can be used both as a blade and a spear, with one or both hands. In actual combats, the weapon is mainly aimed at the opponent's upper body, like the head, shoulders, arms or chest.