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    Manual Espada Larga

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    This document describes 34 stances from a 400-year-old ancient Chinese manual for using the Long-Saber weapon. It provides illustrations and explanations for each stance, as well as descriptions of forms and techniques for transitioning between stances. The goal is to teach the proper techniques for wielding the long, heavy Long-Saber against opponents armed with spears through defensive, offensive, and grappling maneuvers.

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    Manual Espada Larga

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    This document describes 34 stances from a 400-year-old ancient Chinese manual for using the Long-Saber weapon. It provides illustrations and explanations for each stance, as well as descriptions of forms and techniques for transitioning between stances. The goal is to teach the proper techniques for wielding the long, heavy Long-Saber against opponents armed with spears through defensive, offensive, and grappling maneuvers.

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    This document describes 34 stances from a 400-year-old ancient Chinese manual for using the Long-Saber weapon. It provides illustrations and explanations for each stance, as well as descriptions of forms and techniques for transitioning between stances. The goal is to teach the proper techniques for wielding the long, heavy Long-Saber against opponents armed with spears through defensive, offensive, and grappling maneuvers.

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    This document describes 34 stances from a 400-year-old ancient Chinese manual for using the Long-Saber weapon. It provides illustrations and explanations for each stance, as well as descriptions of forms and techniques for transitioning between stances. The goal is to teach the proper techniques for wielding the long, heavy Long-Saber against opponents armed with spears through defensive, offensive, and grappling maneuvers.

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    400 years old ancient Chinese Long-Saber manual

    by ChineseLongsword.com
    Content Page

    Content page and Introduction for the


    Chinese Long-Saber
    Basic Info

    Some basic info, and a full drawing


    of the Chinese Long-Saber
    Stance #1
    Mutual-Draw

    As the Saber is too long, the


    Swordsmen help to draw each
    other’s blade out.
    Stance #2
    Draw Sword

    As the blade is too long, notice that


    the swordsman is holding onto the
    spine of the blade.

    Stance #3
    Bury-Head
    Stance #4
    Enter Cave

    Stance #5
    Single-Lift

    These 2 stances are linked. After


    blocking the incoming Spear thrust,
    you deliver a upwards cut single-
    handedly at the enemy.
    Stance #6
    Waist-Cut
    After performing a upwards cut
    from Stance #5, you continue with
    a horizontal cut here.

    Stance #7
    Right Solo-Stand
    Stance #8
    Left Solo-Stand
    Both left and right Solo-Stand
    stances appears to avoid a low
    thrust by lifting the leg up.

    Stance #9
    Outer-Watch

    The Long-Saber is held to the


    left, exposing the right arm to
    the enemy.
    Stance #10
    Load Bow
    Squat low, as if drawing a bow.

    Stance #11
    Low Watch

    This is the reverse of “Load Bow”


    stance. Both block the incoming
    Spear to the left and right.
    Stance #12
    Right Lift
    The Long-Saber is held pointing to
    the rear, ready to cut upwards.

    Stance #13
    Left Lift

    This is the same, just done on the


    other side.
    Stance #14
    Twist Step
    The left-leg is forward.

    Stance #15
    Left Knee

    The Long-Saber is placed on your


    left knee.
    Stance #16
    Right Knee
    The Long-Saber is placed on your
    right knee.

    Stance #17
    Skyward

    The Long-Saber is held high,


    pointing towards the sky.
    Stance #18
    Receive Push
    This is to receive the incoming
    Spear thrust and push it away.

    Stance #19
    Sword Back

    Using the blade’s spine to block


    the enemy’s weapon.
    Stance #20
    Hidden Knife
    You draw a small knife, hidden
    from the enemy’s view.

    Stance #21
    Flying Knife

    Then, throw the knife to distract


    him for an opportunity to cut in.
    Stance #22
    Resheathe
    Notice that you will be holding
    onto the blade, and not the
    handle.
    Form
    Description for the
    Chinese Long-Saber form.
    Form

    A more pictorial description of the


    Chinese Long-Saber form.

    The stances are circled, and linked


    by the words describing how you
    would transit from one stance to
    another.
    Stance #23
    Carry Sword

    Stance #24
    Draw Out

    Notice the blade’s orientation


    when you draw it out.
    Stance #25
    Press Down

    To press down the incoming Spear.

    Stance #26
    Throw & Receive

    Continuation from Stance #25.


    Stance #27
    Pressing Tiger

    Stance #28
    Back Cut
    Stance #29
    Low Stab

    Defend against a low Spear thrust.

    Stance #30
    Single Carry
    Stance #31
    Single Thrust

    Thrusting single-handedly.

    Stance #32
    Shoulder Sword

    The Long-Saber is rested across


    the shoulders.
    Stance #33
    Slanted Scrape

    Defending against a leg thrust.

    Stance #34
    Keep Sword

    Sheathing the Long-Saber back.


    Ending Words
    Thank You

    Hope you’ve found this ancient Chinese Long-Saber manual useful for your martial arts practice.
    Please share this PDF freely with your friends in martial arts.

    For the English translated version, and other


    ancient Chinese martial arts manuals, please visit:

    www.ChineseLongsword.com

    English Translation

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