The Art of the Chinese Straight Sword
A 13-part course with Practical Qi Gong
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- Total Time 3 hr, 17 min
- Lessons 13
- Attachments 27
- Exercises 59
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105 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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16 minFREEMartial Arts lesson 1Free9 CQ
This lesson provides a brief history and overview of the Jian, as well as basic practice drills to develop a familiarity with holding and moving the sword.
with Practical Qi GongThis lesson provides a brief history and overview of the Jian, as well as basic practice drills to develop a familiarity with holding and moving the sword.
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14 minMartial Arts lesson 28 CQ
In this lesson, learn about alignment, posture, and body connection for Chinese straight sword work, as well as conditioning exercises for Jian movement.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn about alignment, posture, and body connection for Chinese straight sword work, as well as conditioning exercises for Jian movement.
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15 minMartial Arts lesson 38 CQ
In this lesson, learn the basic steps of Chinese swordplay, including common advances and retreats, lateral stepping and lunging, and weight shifting.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn the basic steps of Chinese swordplay, including common advances and retreats, lateral stepping and lunging, and weight shifting.
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16 minMartial Arts lesson 49 CQ
In this lesson, learn the basic Jian attacks of cut and thrust, as well as the fundamental defensive positions for the Chinese straight sword.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn the basic Jian attacks of cut and thrust, as well as the fundamental defensive positions for the Chinese straight sword.
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16 minMartial Arts lesson 59 CQ
In this lesson, learn the Jian swordplay counter attack to follow a successful defense, illustrated with both individual and partner demonstrations.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn the Jian swordplay counter attack to follow a successful defense, illustrated with both individual and partner demonstrations.
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14 minMartial Arts lesson 68 CQ
In this lesson, discover the use of the empty hand in Chinese Jian sword fighting with demonstrations emphasizing correct body mechanics and flow.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, discover the use of the empty hand in Chinese Jian sword fighting with demonstrations emphasizing correct body mechanics and flow.
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14 minMartial Arts lesson 78 CQ
This lesson covers straight sword head wrapping and yielding blocks, guiding you through these more advanced styles of defense and building on the basics!
with Practical Qi GongThis lesson covers straight sword head wrapping and yielding blocks, guiding you through these more advanced styles of defense and building on the basics!
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15 minMartial Arts lesson 88 CQ
In this lesson, learn complex and compound Jian attacks, including how to seize and control your opponent’s weapon for an attack, and how to evade his defense.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn complex and compound Jian attacks, including how to seize and control your opponent’s weapon for an attack, and how to evade his defense.
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11 minMartial Arts lesson 96 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the greater and lesser circles of Chinese straight sword, where much of the characteristic movement of Jian combat is derived!
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn about the greater and lesser circles of Chinese straight sword, where much of the characteristic movement of Jian combat is derived!
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17 minMartial Arts lesson 109 CQ
In this lesson, learn the methods of straight sword evasion and counter attacks, covering the crane step, distance and closing evasions, and counter cutting.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn the methods of straight sword evasion and counter attacks, covering the crane step, distance and closing evasions, and counter cutting.
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15 minMartial Arts lesson 118 CQ
Ready for close sword combat? In this lesson, learn Jian techniques for close quarters, including infighting and cutting, as well as basic grappling.
with Practical Qi GongReady for close sword combat? In this lesson, learn Jian techniques for close quarters, including infighting and cutting, as well as basic grappling.
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15 minMartial Arts lesson 128 CQ
Move into more advanced Jian concepts in this lesson to learn tactics for launching a successful attack with strategic timing, tempo, and distance.
with Practical Qi GongMove into more advanced Jian concepts in this lesson to learn tactics for launching a successful attack with strategic timing, tempo, and distance.
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13 minMartial Arts lesson 137 CQ
In this lesson, learn several advanced Jian sword play techniques, including alternate guards and masking distance, and how to fight against long weapons.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, learn several advanced Jian sword play techniques, including alternate guards and masking distance, and how to fight against long weapons.
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10160 min10-part Mindfulness course86 CQ
Learn exercises and natural techniques to optimize your health on a day to day basis, drawn from meditation, yoga, tai chi, qigong, and more. Develop self-care tools to feel good and live well!
with Practical Qi GongLearn exercises and natural techniques to optimize your health on a day to day basis, drawn from meditation, yoga, tai chi, qigong, and more. Develop self-care tools to feel good and live well!
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2 minFREEFitness lessonFree2 CQ
Begin your Qigong practice by learning the first of the eight brocades, Connecting Heaven to Earth. Follow along to gain balance and increase energy flow.
with Practical Qi GongBegin your Qigong practice by learning the first of the eight brocades, Connecting Heaven to Earth. Follow along to gain balance and increase energy flow.
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5 minFREEFitness lessonFree3 CQ
No matter what type of Qigong you practice, proper alignment is essential. Learn the three regulations of Qigong that are critical to your daily exercises.
with Practical Qi GongNo matter what type of Qigong you practice, proper alignment is essential. Learn the three regulations of Qigong that are critical to your daily exercises.
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4 minFREEFitness lessonFree3 CQ
No matter what type of Qigong you practice, proper alignment is essential. Learn the three regulations of Qigong that are critical to your daily exercises.
with Practical Qi GongNo matter what type of Qigong you practice, proper alignment is essential. Learn the three regulations of Qigong that are critical to your daily exercises.
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7 minFREEFitness lessonFree4 CQ
In this lesson, get a great set of simple breathing and movement exercises designed to warm up and prepare the body for Qi Gong, yoga, or meditation.
with Practical Qi GongIn this lesson, get a great set of simple breathing and movement exercises designed to warm up and prepare the body for Qi Gong, yoga, or meditation.
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13197 min13-part Martial Arts course105 CQ
Chinese straight sword, or Jian, fencing raises self-defense to a high art form. In this course, get hands-on practice, individual and partner drills, and expert tips for success in real swordplay.
with Practical Qi GongChinese straight sword, or Jian, fencing raises self-defense to a high art form. In this course, get hands-on practice, individual and partner drills, and expert tips for success in real swordplay.
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13163 min13-part Self Defense course87 CQ
In this Wing Chun self defense course, Master Wong guides you through a series of Wing Chun exercises and movements meant to strengthen and tone the body, and promote proper technique and form.
with Wing Chun MasterIn this Wing Chun self defense course, Master Wong guides you through a series of Wing Chun exercises and movements meant to strengthen and tone the body, and promote proper technique and form.
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19174 min19-part Self Defense course95 CQ
Want to learn self defense techniques that make you feel like a trained fighter? Learn the origin and techniques of Israeli military self defense form Krav Maga, from basic drills to handgun defense.
with Chuck JohnsonWant to learn self defense techniques that make you feel like a trained fighter? Learn the origin and techniques of Israeli military self defense form Krav Maga, from basic drills to handgun defense.
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939 min9-part Boxing course23 CQ
In this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.
with ExpertBoxingIn this course with trainer Johnny from Expert Boxing, learn how to slip punches, make effective feints, and use evasive footwork and head movements so you can be a powerful, commanding fighter.
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38147 min38-part Boxing course95 CQ
Join Johnny from Expert Boxing to learn essential offensive boxing techniques, including how to throw a powerful right cross and one-two combination, tips for reading your opponent, and so much more.
with ExpertBoxingJoin Johnny from Expert Boxing to learn essential offensive boxing techniques, including how to throw a powerful right cross and one-two combination, tips for reading your opponent, and so much more.