Shaolin Plum-blossom Single Broadsword/少林梅花单刀

Just as old saying in Kongfu goes, the merit of single broadsword play consists in its hand-technique while that of double broadswords in its step-technique, so Shaolin plum-blossom broadsword play is characterized by its unique hand-skill such as the fast-paced wrapping around the players body, in particular the head, powerful, vigorous chopping and swingwing like a fierce tiger getting up on its hind legs. Actually, its generally acknowledged as one of the most treasured classic routines among Shaolin martial arts.

The broadsword play is demonstrated by Diao Shanduo, the nationwide gold medal winner of Chinese Traditional Martial Arts Competition.