Wu Shu Broadsword Kata Questions...

[parkerlineage]

Greetings, my Chinese Art cousins (and kind of brothers, but we're not going to get into that);

I have just had the privelege of learning part of a Wu Shu broadsword kata from a visiting instructor. I happen to pick of kata quite quickly, and weapons kata especially so. He said I showed a lot of skill and promise with the blade...however, I only learned part of it!

I know the best way to learn is from an instructor - and I certainly plan to have him teach me the rest when he returns again. In the meantime, can anyone direct me to a site that has info/kata/technique with the Chinese Broadsword (Dao, right?)? I am also interested in buying one, so thoughts on that would help, also.

Thank you;

Parkerlineage

PS. I couldn't decide whether or not this should go into the Weapons Forum. I mean, it is a question directly aimed at Chinese Art practicioner... but move it if you so desire.

[fallen_milkman]

Best piece of advice I can give: try not to spend more than $40 on a Chinese broadsword. Nothing you find will really be worth more than that. As for forms, there are millions of martial art DVDs for sale. Just use your best judgement when looking for them.