The block and stab spear technique ( nan na zha qiang ) is very popuar spear drill you can see in every modern spear form. Also check the animated Block & Stab Spear Instruction for more detailed info in english. Performed by Song Long Yang from the Song JIang Wushu School China. Coach: Wang Guang Ming ( wushu head coach ).

This video shows how to do a broadsword stab ( ci dao ). Start with the handle at the hip and keep the sword quite horizontal from the beginnin. Look straight forward and stand straight. Then extend the right arm in front of you and move the tip of the sword in a straight line. Also extend your shoulders and fully straighten the right arm ( careful with the elbow at the beginning ). The left hand can either move to the right shoulder or be extended backwards. The right shoulder, the elbow and the hand should be in a horizontal line. The tip of the broadsword can be slightly below this line. A common mistake is raising the top of the sword. Keep looking straight frward.

Performed by Yang Jia Le from the Song Jiang Wushu School.
Coach: Wang Guang Ming ( wushu head coach )

Ci Dao - Wushu Pudao

This video shows how to do a pudao stab ( in chinese: ci dao ). Hold the pudao with a left over-grip and a right under-grip ( see video ). Then extend the weapon with your right arm ( arm parallel to stick ). The left hand stops close to the right shoulder. Stab the blade of the sword horizontally, not vertically. Most pudao stabs are executed at head height and the left leg is raised like shown here. This is the most basic pudao stab, but of course there are also other stab variations at different heights and positions.

 

Performed by:

Feng Jia Bin
Song Jiang Wushu School

 

Related:

• Pu Dao Wu Hua
• Pudao Bow Stance Palm Push

 

Animated:

• Pudao
• Wushu

This technique is called "Ci Jian" ( ci = stab, jian = straightsword ). Make sure you extend the elbow and align the 2 shoulder with the arm. Performed by Lu Peng Cheng from the Song Jiang Wushu School. Coach: Wang Guang Ming ( wushu head coach ).