Sword wushu (biaoyan jian) The Standard Wushu straightsword (flexible) is ideal for training or demonstration, for Shaolin or Wushu. Lightweight Top half is very flexible Tassel included Scabbard included Also called a “slap sword”; can be heard in the video below. International IWUF competition rules; “When a sword or broadsword is held in a competitor’s left hand, its tip shall be no lower than his ear-top.”