Kwandao

updated 8/16/07

 

The Kwandao of Daodao weapon form was practiced by Chen Wangting, the originator of Taijiquan. The routine is described as intrepid, powerful, rich and effective. It can be divided into four sections amounting to 30 movements.

Thanks to Bob Loce in Rochester NY for providing the names of the movments.

Section 1

1. General Kwan carries broadsword over bridge boldly showing power and strength

2. White clouds overhead

3. Holding the moon to wait for opportunity to attack

4. Three upward movements, three steps forward to frighten off Shu Chu with speed of movement like wind

5. Three downward movements, three steps to frighten off Cao Cao

6. White ape draws broadsword to prevent opponent from drawing weapon

7. Step back 1st full turning flower

Section 2

8. Tiger leaps suddenly

9. Parting wild horse's mane

10. Cross cutting

11. Turning waist and twisting root

12. Half turning flower and cut upward

13. Holding the moon to wait for opportunity to attack

14. Half turning flower and strike downward

15. Holding the moon again to wait for opportunity to attack (chop high, reverse pick off)

Section 3

16. 2nd full turning flower and slank hack

17. Backward strike to frighten

18. Half turning flower and strike downward (slant hack)

19. White clouds overhead

20. Circulate and cut upward (white ape draws BS)

21. Lift up the green dragon

22. Half turning flower and cut downward (slant hack)

23. White clouds overhead

Section 4

24. Offer wine, pick up cloak suddenly turning back

25. Knife turns around and handle becomes bronze gavel

26. Double leg

27. Turn knife and it becomes iron bar to block attack

28. Rolling a curtain like waving a flower going back

29. Hold knife up in a cross

30. Green dragon comes down, touches water and comes back up

 
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