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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2009 18:41:48 GMT
Honestly in my opinion if you are looking at custom down the track, you really should get some training in at least how to make the basic cuts. A jian feels very different in the cut. All swords handle uniquely, that is why many of us have specialised in our training and only when we have an understanding of the mechanics do we move onto another blade. Having said that many backyard cutters like to experiment and play around. It is a matter of whether you just want to cut stuff up or whether you actually want to advance in understanding of the weapon in your hand. Well of course I would like to develop an understanding and familiarity with the style of sword. But I can't imagine where I would be able to find any sort of training on proper technique anywhere near where I live. Maybe there are DVDs for this sort of thing? |
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Post by sicheah on Aug 9, 2009 19:29:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2009 19:30:06 GMT
That Lundemo Jian didn't cost $2000. It only cost $1200 with scabbard. Of course this was almost 4 years ago. I don't know what he charges nowadays. I don't use it much anymore since I now train with my various antique jian. It's been sitting in a cabinet with dessicant packs unused for almost 3 years now. The blade is differentially hardened and is very sharp, handle was changed to a green hardwood grip as the original rayskin handle was too skinny. Sword is very light, about 1.75 lbs. you own that? wow. hey take some pics. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2009 20:48:44 GMT
Well of course I would like to develop an understanding and familiarity with the style of sword. But I can't imagine where I would be able to find any sort of training on proper technique anywhere near where I live. Maybe there are DVDs for this sort of thing? I've got illustrated text instructions for the Beijing 32 step sword form I could send you, if you are interested. If the will fit the bill just PM me. The World Jianshu League has some vid clips worldjianshu.org/ on basic strikes, thrusts, and parries that you can view once you register with the site. And there are quite a few DVD's you could get for instruction, although most of them will just teach the forms without the martial application. Master Jesse Tsao offers quite a few on his website www.taichihealthways.com/. Most of these are based on Taijiquan so you will want to find a class in Tai Chi to help learn the principles behind the art. If not you can go the vid route there also, but you will not get as much as you would from a class. Hope that helps. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2009 23:38:41 GMT
I could go for those, too, LPBoyle...
Maybe a thread in the Asian Martial Arts forum?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2009 23:59:15 GMT
I could go for those, too, LPBoyle... Maybe a thread in the Asian Martial Arts forum? Just PM me, so I can send you the .doc file. I also have a modern Wushu form from the WJL but you have to figure out the movements from the static illustrations. The Beijing Taiji form has much clearer instruction. The files from the WJL are .wmv files so I will have to compress them to send them, but they show the moves pretty quick to try and follow. Now if Paul had a way to attach files to board posts I would definitely set up a thread on Chinese Sword in the Asian MA section. Right now, PM's and e-mail attachments will have to do. (* edit: 32 sword instructions: /index.cgi?board=jsa&action=display&thread=11659&page=1#189189 *) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2009 1:16:48 GMT
Honestly in my opinion if you are looking at custom down the track, you really should get some training in at least how to make the basic cuts. A jian feels very different in the cut. All swords handle uniquely, that is why many of us have specialised in our training and only when we have an understanding of the mechanics do we move onto another blade. Having said that many backyard cutters like to experiment and play around. It is a matter of whether you just want to cut stuff up or whether you actually want to advance in understanding of the weapon in your hand. Well of course I would like to develop an understanding and familiarity with the style of sword. But I can't imagine where I would be able to find any sort of training on proper technique anywhere near where I live. Maybe there are DVDs for this sort of thing? try this... yang style dvd 32 form w/ aps. ther isnt much functional training out there nowadays. but w/ this or the emails from boyle, you oughta do alright. as for cutting, the statement quoted above is too true... handles way different from katana in cuts. I am so used to jian, that I make better cuts with them than katana... and everyone knows a katana cuts good, just not the style I was trained in and the curve of blade throws me off. I reckon the transition from katana tojian would be about the same. W jian, when I strike, and pull back on sword I twist my hip. The katana,I believe, is more of a twist of the torso.... if not please correct that statement on katana, it could help my form. |
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