LK Chen Wo Yao Dao - A Ming Dynasty Pirate Hunting Sword 倭腰刀

https://lkchensword.com/wo-yao-dao In this video we will take a closer look at the LK Chen Wo Yao Dao 倭腰刀 or "Japanese Waist Saber" that is based on an existing antique from the late Ming Dynasty. We'll also dig into it's history as a pirate hunting saber that was employed by the Ming military to fight off Wokou pirates along the Chinese coasts in the 16th century. Lastly we'll go over what you can expect if you pick one up for yourself, and compare it to modern training dao and the katana. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Learn Kung Fu from my Online Program! ● https://www.sifukuttel.com/online-lea... ► Exclusive Weekly Videos and Lessons on Patreon! ● Patreon:   / sifukuttel   ► Get more updates and chat with me on IG! ● Instagram: @SifuBrianKuttel ► Check out my books on Amazon ●Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B08BTH653W... ► Support This Channel, Drink Tea! ● https://pathofcha.com/SifuKuttel #sifukuttel #lkchen #woyaodao #mingdynastysaber 0:00 Introducing the Wo Yao Dao 0:40 Wo Yao Dao measurements and specifications 2:54 Saber Handling and Control 3:45 Wo Yao Dao History - Ming Dynasty Saber in a Japanese Style 5:17 Origins of the Wokou Pirates 7:27 Attributes of the Wo Yao Dao in Action - Cutting and Daofa 8:11 Final Thoughts