Among all the Miao Dao / Dandao / Chinese Long Saber videos on YouTube, this is my personal favorite which I find to be the best. Demonstrated by Master Hu Chun Guang, his movements are swift without haste. Observe at the 1 min 22 secs mark, where he changes his grip smoothly. With a long handle, the Long Saber can be used ambidextrously with either hand forward. His swordwork is well-controlled. Observe as the sword moves fast in an effortless manner. Most people can be seen

大刀进行曲 (Dadao Jing Xing Qu) is a Chinese patriotic war song, inspired by using the Dadao Chinese War Sword to defend China during the period of WWII. After the 29th Army displayed great valor at the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, fighting bravely despite inferiorly equipped with only a rifle and a Dadao, this song was written by Ma Xin to honor them. Translation of the lyrics: Chn: 大刀向鬼子們的頭上砍去！ Eng: Dadao cut towards the heads of devils! Chn: 全國武裝的弟兄們！ Eng: Our nation's arme