Chinese Swordsmanship

Chinese Swordsmanship
Title Chinese Swordsmanship PDF eBook
Author Scott M. Rodell
Publisher
Pages 290
Release 2005
Genre Fencing, Oriental
ISBN 9780974399942

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Chinese Swordsmanship

Chinese Swordsmanship
Title Chinese Swordsmanship PDF eBook
Author Scott M. Rodell
Publisher
Pages 290
Release 2003
Genre Fencing, Oriental
ISBN 9780974399904

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Swordsmanship, Tai Chi, Taiji Sword, Taiji Jian, Chinese History, Military Science, Arms & Armor

Ancient Art of Chinese Long Straight Sword

Ancient Art of Chinese Long Straight Sword
Title Ancient Art of Chinese Long Straight Sword PDF eBook
Author Jack Chen
Publisher Lulu.com
Pages 156
Release 2018-01-19
Genre History
ISBN 9810722486

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The Chinese Straight Sword, or Jian, is perhaps the weapon that represents Chinese swordsmanship the most. Rarely seen nowadays in Chinese martial arts is the practice of a 2-handed Long Straight Sword. In this book, I've translated the Straight Sword chapter in 武備志 (Wu Bei Zhi), a 400 years old Chinese military manual, as well as offer my own interpretation. I hope my work will help you in practicing this art, as well as preserve and promote it for further generations to appreciate. Jack Chen

Practice of Chinese Swordplay

Practice of Chinese Swordplay
Title Practice of Chinese Swordplay PDF eBook
Author Peter Jaw
Publisher AuthorHouse
Pages 56
Release 2011-02
Genre Health & Fitness
ISBN 1456723197

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Chinese Swords: An Ancient Tradition and Modern Training

Chinese Swords: An Ancient Tradition and Modern Training
Title Chinese Swords: An Ancient Tradition and Modern Training PDF eBook
Author Michael DeMarco
Publisher Via Media Publishing
Pages 112
Release 2015-08-27
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 1893765105

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The Chinese double-edged straight sword (jian), the “gentleman of weapons,” is the focus of this e-book. There are a growing number of people interested in this fascinating weapon, its history, and its use. For your convenience, this anthology assembles the best articles on this subject as published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. Chapters 1 and 2 were written by Dr. Richard Pegg, a scholar of Asian studies and art curator with over thirty years of studies in the martial arts. With sound academic and practical experience in swordsmanship, Dr. Pegg writes here on ancient Chinese bronze swords and also on the parallels of Chinese calligraphy and swordplay. The analysis and presentation of the calligraphic illustrations give insight into the physical execution of sword movement. These superb presentations provide a perspective that is useful for understanding the technical and historical significance of the sword arts in China. In the next chapter, Tony Yang, Andy Lianto, and Robert Figler give an excellent overview of the fundamentals of training with the straight sword. This article outlines some of the most famous sword forms in history, Liu Yunqiao’s lineage, solo and two-person practice, as well as details on fundamental techniques and their combinations. For all intents and purposes, the practice and perfection of these fundamentals make one a master of the sword. Over 140 photos are used just in this chapter to illustrate the techniques. Stephan Berwick’s chapter details the history and practice of a famous straight sword system, the Qingping (Green Duckweed). The study meshes Chinese- and English-sourced research and a revealing interview with Lu Junhai—the grandmaster of this unique sword system. The interview is conducted by America’s senior Qingping disciples, Reza Momenan and Hon Lee. If you are a serious practitioner of the Chinese double-edged straight sword and have an interest in its history and techniques, you’ll enjoy each chapter included in this anthology. May it be a handy reference work for information as well as a source of inspiration for actual sword practice.

The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship

The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship
Title The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship PDF eBook
Author Yun Zhang
Publisher Weatherhill, Incorporated
Pages 287
Release 1998
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 9780834804128

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Most Westerners are familiar with Taiji Quan (often spelled T'ai Chi Ch'uan), the graceful, dancelike exercise movements practiced by the Chinese to promote health and longevity. However, many do not realize that Taiji is also a martial art, and that it includes practice with weapons, including the ancient sword called jian. As with Taiji Quan, the practice ofTaiji Jian is based on Chinese yin-yang, five-elements, and Daoist philosophical concepts, and combines meditation, martial, and healing arts. The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship is the first complete English-language introduction to Taiji Jian. It describes the history of jian swordsmanship, its fundamental principles, and its essential form of thirty-two postures, including a thorough discussion of both internal and external components. Written by a master who has practiced the sword form for twenty-five years, it will allow interested Westerners to study and practice this rewarding path to physical and mental well-being.

The Complete Taiji Dao

The Complete Taiji Dao
Title The Complete Taiji Dao PDF eBook
Author Zhang Yun
Publisher Blue Snake Books
Pages 465
Release 2009-06-23
Genre Sports & Recreation
ISBN 1583942270

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The dao, a single-edged sword with a curved blade, is one of the most popular weapons in traditional Chinese martial arts. The art of Taiji Dao is a set of skills for using the dao, derived from the popular martial art Taijiquan. One of the most important aspects of Taijiquan practice is weapons training, eagerly pursued by students who have become adept in the basic skills of the art. The Complete Taiji Dao introduces the principles and practice of Taiji Dao and provides illustrated discussions of the history of Chinese swords. The book covers the history and features of the dao; the Taiji principles from which Taiji Dao practice derives; the basic skills and techniques of the art; detailed descriptions and photographs of the traditional Taiji Dao form; and Taiji Dao fighting principles and training methods. Broad in scope and detailed in its presentation of the principles and practice of Taiji Dao, The Complete Taiji Dao represents a significant contribution to the field of traditional Chinese weapons practice.