Speaking of Kwan-Daos.....

[TenTigers]

Where can I get a lighter, shorter Kwan-Dao for kids and women?

[Lucas]

I hear China has some short ones

[taai gihk yahn]

I hear China has some short ones

I think they shipped them all to Gene...

[ginosifu]

Where can I get a lighter, shorter Kwan-Dao for kids and women?

TT

Did you ever think of using a 9 Rings Kwan Dao or Pu Dao for woman or kids?

http://www.martialartsmart.com/45-82wur.html

I get the 9 Ring one for for kids, woman or smaller guys.

ginosifu

[MasterKiller]

Where can I get a lighter, shorter Kwan-Dao for kids and women?

My teacher used to take the blade of a Pu Dao and fit it to a small aluminum staff.

[GeneChing]

We have a limited stock of these 2-piece Pudao. I mentioned why on the other Kwan Do thread.

[Dr.Rob]

I have been making my own for years...with a cheap machete on a shovel handle.

In White Crane I believe they call it a Ja Ma Dao.

Buy a cheap camping machete. Remove the plastic or wooden handle. Take a long shovel handle (purchase at a hardware store) cut a little off the end. Then use a saw or power saw. Cut a longitundal or length wise cut about 4 inches long.

Sleeve the machete in. Drill some holes and bolt.

It works the same as a bad ass Puo Dao or you can use it for kids. I recommend that you remove the edge before you give it to junior.

[Radplaiddude]

Martial Arts Mart has a shipment of wushus grade kwandaos at 73 inches and very light. Great for a kid.

[Lucas]

Martial Arts Mart has a shipment of wushus grade kwandaos at 73 inches and very light. Great for a kid.

lol I guess you know that one for sure.

[TenTigers]

I have been making my own for years...with a cheap machete on a shovel handle.

In White Crane I believe they call it a Ja Ma Dao.

Buy a cheap camping machete. Remove the plastic or wooden handle. Take a long shovel handle (purchase at a hardware store) cut a little off the end. Then use a saw or power saw. Cut a longitundal or length wise cut about 4 inches long.

Sleeve the machete in. Drill some holes and bolt.

It works the same as a bad ass Puo Dao or you can use it for kids. I recommend that you remove the edge before you give it to junior.

might not go over well in demos or comps...thanks for the input though.

[GeneChing]

Kwan Dao - Wushu Steel

This product is made of light steel now comes in two sizes.
45-81WU: Overall length is 83"; the broad blade is 22"; weight is 4 lbs.
45-81WUT: Overall length is 73"; the broad blade is 21"; weight is 3.5 lbs.

I'm not sure how long we will carry these. There's now this huge discussion about how long a kwan dao should be. Apparently our original stock was 75" and it slowly crept up to 83" (which is about right for me personally).

Thanks to Radplaiddude for bringing this to my attention

[David Jamieson]

I'm not sure how long we will carry these. There's now this huge discussion about how long a kwan dao should be. Apparently our original stock was 75" and it slowly crept up to 83" (which is about right for me personally).

Thanks to Radplaiddude for bringing this to my attention

6 - 12 inches over the head is good for me.
I guess it's a preference thing, although there is likely an optimum height/weight ratio there.

[MasterKiller]

6 - 12 inches over the head is good for me.
I guess it's a preference thing, although there is likely an optimum height/weight ratio there.

That's what your wife said.

[lkfmdc]

That's what your wife said.

keep da day job

[GeneChing]

If you're going to work a Kwan Dao, it might as well be a heavy one. I like the guard to be at my shoulder height. As for the blade length, I'm flexible on that, as long as it's sturdy enough to punch through a car door. Of course, this is just my personal preference, but keep in mind my original BSL master is Wing Lam, and he was really into heavy weapons with thick blades.

That being said, our wushu Kwan Dao is clearly our bestseller. My guess is that it's about price. Honestly, I'm not sure how many people are practicing Kwan Dao anymore. I salute all of those who do because, honestly, again, I'm no longer practicing it regularly - haven't picked one up in about a year myself. Generally speaking, our least expensive model of any weapon is our bestseller.