Ifrit
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Post by Ifrit on Jun 11, 2019 5:17:13 GMT
Jian to be specific but I'm down with the Dao too. Preferably military based sources, such as drills, are my preference, but am open to sources, that people who practice different sword styles, approve of.
I'm not too into the stylist dance looking stuff, even if it's designed to exercise the muscles used in the style. I'm not really into the mystical stuff either. I find the forms too long and complex to memorize
Well. Unless you spar and swear by it, then recommend away.
Also, I'm open to pdf/picture sources as well. Those can be quite good for learning
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Ifrit
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Post by Ifrit on Jun 12, 2019 1:36:35 GMT
Welp. This thread was worthwhile
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 12, 2019 1:40:32 GMT
It's kind of hard to say really since a lot of it really is of the wushu dance and taichi reflex variety. On the practical side, Rodell's posts are usually just very concise and artistic demos. As far as shear (or rather, sheer) technical videos for combat implement, I'm actually stumped. I'll try to jog my memory (and look through old folders and the like) to scrounge something up.
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 12, 2019 1:47:19 GMT
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Zen_Hydra
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Jun 12, 2019 15:23:54 GMT
Jian to be specific but I'm down with the Dao too. Preferably military based sources, such as drills, are my preference, but am open to sources, that people who practice different sword styles, approve of. I'm not too into the stylist dance looking stuff, even if it's designed to exercise the muscles used in the style. I'm not really into the mystical stuff either. I find the forms too long and complex to memorize Well. Unless you spar and swear by it, then recommend away. Also, I'm open to pdf/picture sources as well. Those can be quite good for learning You might check out this guy: ChineseLongswordHere is one of his YouTube videos: |
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Post by dc on Jun 12, 2019 17:05:31 GMT
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 14, 2019 5:32:06 GMT
Btw love the new user name!
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 14, 2019 6:26:07 GMT
But is Swordsage an expert? A definitive source? Simply because one has a youtube channel doesn't equate to technical proficiency. For example, consider his videos on SBG custom ko-katana. Not bad per se, but not quotable.
I've yet to indulge in his more pertinent demonstrations, although what I have seen is of little validity in the sense of direct physical application.
So do not call me an ineffectual bastard as of yet  |
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Post by kk on Jun 15, 2019 4:09:00 GMT
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Post by kk on Jun 15, 2019 4:11:04 GMT
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Post by kk on Jun 15, 2019 4:15:03 GMT
Mr. Rodell's teacher demonstrating the Yang Family MiChuan Jian form feature in Mr. Rodell's book in Chinese swordmanship.
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 15, 2019 5:26:43 GMT
Mr. Rodell's teacher demonstrating the Yang Family MiChuan Jian form feature in Mr. Rodell's book in Chinese swordmanship. This one's always a pleasure to watch. |
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Post by zabazagobo on Jun 15, 2019 5:28:21 GMT
So, to clarify, I did come across as a bit (unfairly) harsh on Sword Sage. He does make some good videos. I've always enjoyed this one and it is highly relevant to the topic of techniques with practical utility.
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Ifrit
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Post by Ifrit on Jun 16, 2019 1:40:33 GMT
To be honest I lost interest in this ages ago. F*ck it lol
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