Miao Dao - Grain Leaf Sabre Form

Four Roads Small Form demonstrated using a Shinai. In this video the short form is shown twice consecutively, initially from the front view, and then the reverse angle. It is sometimes useful to practice longsword techniques using a lightweight training weapon, such as a bamboo Shinai, in order to improve coordination and fluidity. It also helps avoid getting arrested. The Miao Dao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed sabre of the Republican era. “Miao“ literally means “Grain Leaf“, presumably referring