IWUF Approved Competition Steel Broadsword (Dao)

- Hollow-ground sprung steel blade

- Spine crafted for a strong slicing sound

- Perfectly balanced on the guard to maximize ease of use

- Tip offers exceptional flexibility for good performance and snap

- Steel Handle for smooth action with Brass alloy guard

- Light weight for greater manoeuvrability

- Designed specifically to comply with IWUF regulations for professional competition

- A beautiful weapon to use for practice or competition

- Chinese Dragon design on blade

- Comes with a zippered carry bag

The international governing body for Chinese Martial Arts competition, the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), has established standards for swords in competition. If you are intending to compete, please make sure you are using a weapon that complies with the regulations.

For competition purposes, when performing standardised Dao routines, the Dao tip should be no lower than the top of the ear when held in the left hand. A Sash must be affixed to the broadsword and the length must be no shorter than 30cm.

IWUF (International Wushu Federation) Sizing for Broadswords (Dao)

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You must be over 18 to purchase any weapon or knife product. Weapons are subject to purchase and ownership conditions which will vary according to State Laws. Currently, all Australian states and territories classify swords as either prohibited or restricted weapons. As such, possession of swords is illegal without a valid reason, and carriage of them is controlled. Most states do not require a permit for sword purchase and ownership however in Victoria you need to comply with the Control of Weapons Act 1990. For more information please contact the Police Department in your State or Territory.

For all Victorian purchases, you must provide us with a copy of your weapons permit/license/exemption and your current drivers license. These can be emailed to us at info@jinli.com.au. Failure to supply the necessary documentation will result in cancellation of your order. In the event of order cancellation, Jinli Wushu-Tai Chi Pty Ltd reserves the right to withhold any and all credit card transaction charges associated with your order prior to issuing a refund.  

More About Wushu Broadsword (Dao)

The Chinese Broadsword or Sabre is known as a "Dāo" and is third in the pantheon of Chinese martial arts weapons with the title "Marshal of all Weapons." It was said that “The Dao is like a ferocious tiger while the jian (straight sword) is like a flying phoenix”. The name "Dāo" technically refers to any curved, single-bladed sword or knife primarily used for slashing and chopping.

The earliest Dao were made of stone, but were eventually manufactured in metal starting with bronze, then iron and eventually steel through the successive industrial periods of history. Each advance in metallurgy improved the quality of the Dao and therefore, the potential technique of the user. It was a fundamental weapon on the battlefield and in the martial arts, particularly as it was more accessible to the general population, requiring less refined skills than the double-edged sword. Its usage was concentrated on hard blocks and strikes, delivered with speed, strength and courage. However, in modern times, the Dao practice in martial arts has turned to that of sport rather than warfare and as such, the weapon has become lighter and lighter, enabling faster and more dramatic movements.

There are many, many types of Chinese Broadsword, from sleek, heavily curved slashing blades to wide chopping blades; long-handled to short; finely tapered to dramatically curved; s-shaped to cup-shaped guards; straight to downward-curved grips. The evolution of this amazing weapon continues to this day, where the modern Wushu Dāo was actually created specifically for the sport it supports. So it’s important to consider your style of practice before purchasing a broadsword, and talk to your teacher for more information.