Kung Fu Pudao is one of the classic Chinese long weapons

Used in Wushu, Shaolin Kung Fu and many other Chinese Martial Arts
A large blade on a wooden staff with a loop on the other end
Also known as a horse cutting knife
Made from a Chinese sprung steel
Has great looking forms and impressive moves

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Kung Fu Pudao Description

The Kung Fu Pudao has a slightly gruesome purpose, it is widely believed to cut at the legs of horses in battlefields. Because of this, it is also known as the horse cutting knife. It is one of the Chinese Kung Fu long weapons and is now used by many styles in China including Wushu, Shaolin Temple Kung Fu and many more. It is said to have been traditionally a Chinese broadsword bade with a long handle. However, over the years, the deisgn has changed a bit and now they are slightly different, with a slightly shorter and wider blade and a much longer staff. Kung Fu Pudao are also distinctive as Pudao have a ring or loop on the other end, mkaing them different from Guan Dao which have a spike.

Flexible weapons can get a little bit of criticism in the Kung Fu world, as they are not like battle ready weapons, however the purpose of flexible weapons is not for fighting but for demonstrating the moves and possibilities available with such a weapons. They are designed to look great in demonstrations and competitions. Being so light allows them to be moved very quickly in th air and allows the practitioners to be super precise with his / her movements.

The blade is made from a flexible sprung steel and can bend 180 degrees. This makes a great whipping sound when thrusted out hard. Perfect for making forms more dramatic. Attached to this is a wooden staff with a metal loop on the other end. These are reported to have been originally used for disarming swords or other weapons. A lightweight, long weapon with fantastic forms that look great and are fun to do. Happy training.

Advice from the shop on your Kung Fu Pudao

“This is not a small weapon, it’s a bit of a slog getting it around the place. The forms are great and have some fantastic moves to learn. Have fun with this.”

Doug Swift – Owner of Enso Martial Arts Shop

Sizing of your of Kung Fu Pudao

Here are the dimensions of this Kung Fu Pudao:

Total Length = 174cm
Blade Length = 50cm
Shaft Length = 118cm
Ring Diameter = 5cm
Guard width = 11cm
Shaft Diameter = 3.5cm

If you have any questions about the Kung Fu Pudao you want to buy feel free to contact us at our shop to discuss it, call (0117) 9425832 or email [email protected]

Shipping your Kung Fu Pudao

We have a few different options for posting your items at Enso Martial Arts Shop. Prices vary depending on the overall order, weight, size etc. The checkout page will automatically workout the possible options for you.

We can send your item(s) in the following ways:

Courier Tracked - Order before 1pm, we can pack and post the same day to be with you the next working day, this is not a weekend service. It is fully tracked and we will send you the tracking number when we process your order.

Hermes - In our experience an extremely slow service, we cannot guarantee it will arrive. It isn't an option on the website for good reason, so if you want this pitiful service and your parcel thrown into a random hedge near your house, if you're lucky, just to save about £2 then simply call us on 0117 942 5832 and we can process your order over the phone.

UPS Worldwide - For anywhere outside the UK, we can post the same day but delivery times are dependent on the destination. Approximate delivery times are as follows:

Europe: 2-3 working days
USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand: 3-4 working days
All other destinations: 4-7 working days.