Wouldn't it be the case that a flexible jian would bend past a point of "no return" with such heavy usage in a very short amount of tim or simply snap. I think it would be rather awkward and...
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Wouldn't it be the case that a flexible jian would bend past a point of "no return" with such heavy usage in a very short amount of tim or simply snap. I think it would be rather awkward and...
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My name is Tashi James, I am a representative of Scott Rodell here in
Australia, our international site can be found at www.grtc.org.
We run training...
I think thats a wonderful id.ea particularly if it was to become an annual event.
If anyone is interested and has the time,
We hold regular seminars in all aspects of historical chinese swordsmanship. The teacher for these events is known Laoshi Scott Rodell. The cost is very...
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If you ever find time we have a regular group studying all aspects of historical chinese swordsmanship, this includes yet is not limited to; form, "free fighting" {with hardwood replicas} and...
yes, had noticed that myself.
It would be interesting to note the construction of these spear heads also. at a glance it is difficult to see. Is there a chance of close ups of these or other...
Alot of swords from auction {and "antiqued" furniture} though not necessarilly bad quality are sold cheap as the seller makes profit on the shipping not the product. Be careful, it may be okay for...
Though of limited experience; To my knowledge I would suggest that it depends on the position of the duifung. Though this is a horizontal sweep it needn't be a large arc. I've used it relatively...
to be taken seriously on an academic forum, one needs to offer evidence for claims made. Asking the question as I do above is not an insult; it addresses concerns of responsibility and accuracy.
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Already have wooden jian and dao, sorted...Thanks all the same, yet I really need answers for the questions I wrote previously.
Kind regards
Tashi
Thanks for that.
I was thinking of buying two jians that Paul Chen has made,
One is a Ming jian practical replica and the other is an Adam Hsu design.
Would either of thes be suitable...
What is the difference between a jian and a gin