Before investing in a metal blade, use a wooden bokken or practice sword to get the feel of the weight.
The Broadsword (often referred to in Chinese as a "Knife" due to its single edge) offers a stark contrast to the straight sword. It is generally faster, more powerful, and more "earthy."
You must learn to move your center (Dantian) to control an object outside your body.
Weapon techniques have specific safety and structural requirements that are hard to learn from video alone.
If you’re looking to transition from the hand form to weapons, here are a few tips: