#pudao

I’m constantly digging up historical images for our YouTube videos. Just got this Ming print for a video in the works on the Pǔdāo (朴刀) from Thomas Chen. For those not familiar with the Pǔdāo it is the long bladed polearm seen at the center of the print. Please check out Great River Taoist Center’s Youtube Channel-https://www.youtube.com/user/mugenGRTC

Interesting formation, in some ways reminiscent of late Ming formations. Also looks like it would be quite effective. Gunner in front kneeing, where he can safely fire but be protected if rushed. Spearmen can easily advance to front to engage an enemy. Soldier with armed with Pudao to cut down anyone attempting to push in past spearmen. I imagine the Frenchman who painted this has seen this, or a very similar formation, in person.

Dao , Sable de un solo filo. Se encuentra escondido en los caracteres antiguos de Kung Fu en mandarín. ⚔️☯️ #shaolin #dao #pudao #kungfu #shaolinmexico #kungfumexico #taichicdmx https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPqlO6uzs3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Men’s Pudao performance at All China Wushu Championships in 1984.

14 days of quarantine, 14 weapons! Day 4: Wudang Da Dao (aka. Pudao). 武当山大刀 #wudang #kungfu #sword #pudao #quarantine #武当山 #大刀 #武术 #功夫 (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-z5sDcpF7X/?igshid=c9y470ved98i

Midair chopper! #kungfu #pudao #choylifut #sf #streetfoodfestival