How to Train With a Wing Chun Butterfly Sword
Training with a Wing Chun Butterfly Sword is considered the highest skill in Kung Fu martial arts. It is known as "bot jaam do," which means "eight sword cut" because it is made up of eight different techniques. Each technique represents eight cutting actions of the sword. To get started you must first tackle the basic moves.
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Instructions
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Root yourself. Get a firm base in your stance so that you are balanced and not easily moved.
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Extend your sword forward. Keep the sword in this position at all times to keep your opponent at a safe distance.
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Move with fluidity. Even the most complex moves should come together seamlessly as you mentally focus on moving each limb. Ensure that your body is properly aligned for each movement
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Use chi. Chi is the energy that flows throughout your body. In Kung Fu, chi allows you to strike your opponent with the greatest force of power. Show your ability to manifest this power through short punches, thrusts and palm strikes.
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Practice with a wooden dummy. Training with a dummy challenges you to move to another level of skill in your movement and footwork.
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Learn the eight sword cuts/techniques: Biu do (thrusting sword), Chai do (stomping sword), Huen do (circling sword), Jaam do (cutting sword), Jut do (snapping sword); Lao do (twisting sword), Pek do (chopping sword) and Waat do (sliding sword).
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Tips & Warnings
In Wing Chun, the use of weapons such as a butterfly sword, signifies the final stages of learning this martial art. Training with the sword represents a move to a higher skill level.
