Xia Style sword/Hap Gar Dan Jian Dao (Cantonese 俠家單劍刀)
Xia
Jia sword (Hop Gar Dan Jian Dao) is one of the traditional
style exercises with weapons. It is one of the special weapons
within the
Xia Quan Kung Fu School. Although it is called a sword, it
differs from a traditional sword. In this weapon the characteristics
of straight-sword and broadsword are combined. The Xia Jia
sword is thin and long, with a blade sharpened on one side.
The practice of the Xia Jia sword is analogue to that of the
Xia Quan style. Fast turns, powerful cutting movements and
stabbing attacks in all directions give the performance an
impressive look. It gives the impression of the performer
being fearlessly present on the battlefield. This sword and
the sword form however have been kept secret for years. Only
in 1982 Sifu Kong showed it to the public during a competition.
Sifu Kong demo 1991
Xia style sword
Sifu Kong in China 1983
Xia style sword
Sifu Kong in China 1983
Xia style sword
Sifu Kong in China 1983
Tradition special weapon "Xia Jia Dan Jian Dao 俠家單劍刀" (Chinese Kung Fu dictionary)