Published on Jul 21, 2015
"All Chinese polearms fall under the category of Dadao, which literally
means “big knife (大刀).” While the character dao is conventionally
translated as “knife,” it may refer to any large blade that is curved.
The character pu (朴) in Pudao can mean “simple” or “unadorned,” or even
“sincere.” Today, Pudao refers to the generic polearm, which is a
two-handed weapon consisting of a broad steel blade mounted on a wood or
metal shaft.
Master Yanqing Ding has trained martial arts since
childhood. He is a layman disciple of Shaolin Temple and has
demonstrated for China’s President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and
Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin. He is the head master of International
Chi Institute in Alameda, California."
means “big knife (大刀).” While the character dao is conventionally
translated as “knife,” it may refer to any large blade that is curved.
The character pu (朴) in Pudao can mean “simple” or “unadorned,” or even
“sincere.” Today, Pudao refers to the generic polearm, which is a
two-handed weapon consisting of a broad steel blade mounted on a wood or
metal shaft.
Master Yanqing Ding has trained martial arts since
childhood. He is a layman disciple of Shaolin Temple and has
demonstrated for China’s President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and
Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin. He is the head master of International
Chi Institute in Alameda, California."
Very cool!
