Bagua broadsword (八卦刀; bāguàdāo) | Internal Pugilism Thailand

The Past and Present of Baguazhang’s Broadsword (Bagua Dao)摘编 | 八卦刀的前世今生Excerpt | The Past and Present of the Bagua BroadswordThe broadsword has played an essential role in human history. In ancient times, it was not only a versatile tool but also an indispensable weapon in warfare. The manufacturing of broadswords involved techniques such as forging, quenching, and polishing to ensure their hardness and sharpness. Broadswords varied in shape and length, designed and crafted for specific purpose