08/06/2026
你不知道的 #四路苗刀 What You Didn't Know About Miaodao
#韓門苗刀，坊間較為人知的名稱為「四路苗刀」，由韓門始祖 #韓慶堂宗師 來台後所傳。然而，此套苗刀與現今中國大陸流傳的苗刀體系，無論招式、動作、身法，有著明顯之不同，其源流可追溯至抗日戰爭時期。
民國二十六年（1937年），韓慶堂宗師受命於浙江金華組織抗日保衛隊。為因應戰時需求，韓宗師根據原有之苗刀技法，融合「破鋒八刀」的精簡戰術理念，編創出一套非常實用之軍事戰技教材，最初名為「 #破鋒刀」或「 #破鋒戰刀」。
由於當時所編初版教材的動作、步法與身法變化，試教後發現對一般軍人以及毫無武術基礎的民兵而言，學習較為不易，因此韓宗師又進一步地將內容簡化，修改為「一個口令、一個動作」的訓練方式，全套共四個八拍，便於集體教學與快速訓練。同時為了與大刀隊的 #破鋒八刀 做區別，故正式將此教材定名為「四路苗刀」。
因此，四路苗刀並非一般表演套路，而是一套誕生於抗戰時期、以實戰需求為核心所設計的軍事刀術教材。至於最初版破鋒戰刀教材，因步法較為複雜，後來逐漸成為較少人知曉的進階練法，也是韓宗師較少公開提及的部分。
韓慶堂宗師的長子 #韓樹英老師，生前將此進階練法完整傳授予姪子 #韓基祥，使這套承載著抗戰歷史與韓門精神的刀法得以延續至今。
此外，韓宗師門生 #徐紀老師 長年致力於國術推廣與教學，對四路苗刀的傳承與普及貢獻良多。在徐老師的大力推廣下，四路苗刀逐漸成為臺灣 #武壇 廣為流傳的重要國術教材，影響深遠，培育出眾多習練者，也讓這套源自抗戰歲月的刀法得以廣泛流傳至今。
四路苗刀，不僅是一套刀法，更是一段從戰火中淬鍊而成的韓門傳承。承載著抗戰時期的實戰智慧，也見證了臺灣國術發展的重要歷程。
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1.韓門苗刀-線上學習：
#盤龍棍與破鋒刀
內容：潭腿化棍&化刀、盤龍棍、苗刀、破鋒刀
連結： www.changquanshu.com/electives
2.韓門苗刀-實體團班學習：
#軍系八極拳
內容：潭腿、八極拳、苗刀、破鋒刀
時間：每週日 下午13：30-15：00
地點：韓門總館
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What You Didn't Know About
, commonly known as Silu Miaodao (Four-Section Miaodao), was brought to Taiwan and transmitted by the founder of the Han Style martial arts tradition, Grandmaster . However, this system differs significantly from the Miaodao traditions commonly practiced in Mainland China today. Its origins can be traced back to the Second Sino-Japanese War.
In 1937, Grandmaster Han Qingtang was assigned to organize Anti-Japanese Self-Defense Forces in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. To meet the demands of wartime training, he developed a practical saber curriculum based on traditional Miaodao methods while incorporating the tactical concepts of the . This curriculum was originally known as (Breaking the Edge Saber) or .
Because the original version contained more complex movements, footwork, and body mechanics, it proved difficult for ordinary soldiers and civilian militia with little or no martial arts experience to learn efficiently. Grandmaster Han therefore further simplified the material into a training system based on the principle of “one command, one movement.” The complete curriculum was organized into four sections of eight counts, making it ideal for group instruction and rapid military training. To distinguish it from the practiced by the Dadao units, the curriculum was officially named Silu Miaodao (Four-Section Miaodao).
For this reason, Silu Miaodao is not merely a performance routine. It is a military saber-training system developed during wartime, designed specifically around practical combat requirements. The original Pofeng War Saber curriculum, with its more sophisticated footwork and tactical applications, gradually became an advanced method known to only a small number of practitioners and was seldom discussed publicly by Grandmaster Han.
Before his passing, Grandmaster Han’s eldest son, , passed this advanced method in its entirety to his nephew, , ensuring the preservation of this unique martial legacy rooted in both Han Style tradition and wartime history.
In addition, Grandmaster Han’s disciple devoted decades to the promotion and teaching of traditional Chinese martial arts. Through his tireless efforts, Silu Miaodao became one of the most widely practiced traditional weapons curricula within Taiwan’s . His work influenced generations of practitioners and helped preserve and spread this martial system born from the hardships of wartime China.
Silu Miaodao is more than a saber form—it is a Han Style legacy forged in the fires of war. It carries the practical combat wisdom of the Anti-Japanese Resistance and stands as an important chapter in the development of traditional Chinese martial arts in Taiwan.
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1. Han Style Miaodao – Online Learning
Curriculum:
Tan Tui Applications for Staff and Saber, Panlong Staff, Miaodao, Pofeng Dao
Website:
www.changquanshu.com/electives
2. Han Style Miaodao – In-Person Group Training
Curriculum:
Tan Tui, Bajiquan, Miaodao, Pofeng Dao
Schedule:
Every Sunday, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (13:30–15:00)
