Broadsword is originally one most common weapon used for folk martial arts and military. With the development of Shaolin Kungfu and need for the battlefield, broadsword became one of the most used weapons in Shaolin Kungfu. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Shaolin broadsword were widely used on the battlefield. The head of local army in Dengfeng Hao Rucheng had ever studied Quan and broadsword skills from Shaolin Temple and performed his amazing feats on the battlefield. Shaolin broadsword skills consist of a series of movements. The main techniques of broadsword practice include chopping, cutting, pricking, lifting, poking, winding, blocking, pushing and knocking. Make sure your hands, feet, shoulders, and arms turn together with the broadsword while performing saber skills. Tradition has it "maneuver of a single broadsword stresses the hands", "maneuver of double broadswords stresses the steps", and "maneuver of broadsword stresses the stability of hands".

Representative forms of broadsword techniques: Shaolin Chan Tou (Wrap-around the head) Broadsword, Double Kun Lun Broadswords, Spring & Autumn Broadsword, etc.