Question for Broadsword Users

[cleung]

I have a question for you broadsword users. When doing fast sequences, do you use more figure 8's or reverse figure 8's?

[SigungWhite]

I have been competing with a willow saber broadsword for the past few years I like the forward figure 8s less stress on the wrist.

Sifu White

[striking_cobra]

really i think it's just a matter of what you're trying to do with your sword. using an 8 will give you more power and you'll probably be targeting the upper triangles...but you also lose action on your backswing.

the reverse 8 keeps your sword in play at all times...your targets become your lower upper triangles and the low trangle.

practice both, don't limit yourself to just one or the other...

or do whatever you want...who am i anyhow? lol

[SigungWhite]

really i think it's just a matter of what you're trying to do with your sword. using an 8 will give you more power and you'll probably be targeting the upper triangles...but you also lose action on your backswing.

the reverse 8 keeps your sword in play at all times...your targets become your lower upper triangles and the low trangle.

practice both, don't limit yourself to just one or the other...

or do whatever you want...who am i anyhow? lol

This is a true statement. I thought were were talking perferences, with power. However, forward 8's give more moving power than reverse, and reverse gives better follow through to go through the cut without changing body posistions too often.