Today we are going to explain the difference between Bèi Huā technique in straight swords and broadsword. First of all, you have to know that jiàn (straight sword) is double-edged, and dāo (broadsword/saber) is single-edged, so their conformation influences the Bèi Huā technique. As you can see in the video, during 背花刀 BèiHuāDāo/broadsword we can put the left hand on the right arm, while the flat side of the blade is resting on the left arm. …