The Art of the Chinese Straight Sword

In this lesson, discover the use of the empty hand in Chinese Jian sword fighting with demonstrations emphasizing correct body mechanics and flow.

This lesson covers straight sword head wrapping and yielding blocks, guiding you through these more advanced styles of defense and building on the basics!

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.

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!

In this lesson, learn the methods of straight sword evasion and counter attacks, covering the crane step, distance and closing evasions, and counter cutting.