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Chinese Swords GuideSite Map Hello. Welcome to the Chinese Swords Guide Site Map. This is a quick and easy way to find all of the content on this website. Since the Chinese Swords Guide will eventually have over 500 pages, I can't list all of them on the Menu Bar, which appears down the left side of each page. So I've put only the main topics there. The rest of the pages can be reached through text links on each main page. They can also be reached here. This is how it works:
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Contact usGet in touch with me here. I always answer notes sent on the contact form. You can also see my latest Twitter updates. Follow me if you like. I've added New York and Sydney time clocks from World Time Server.Russia has been added too.BlogThis is where every new page I write makes its first appearance. I also use the Blog to write little notes on important changes to the Chinese Swords Guide. There is a notepad there which any visitor may write on.Seminars and EventsIf you are looking for the sort of sword training you see throughout the chinese Swords Guide, this is a good place to begin. Real Chinese swordfighting lessons are not easy to find. I'm willing to post links here to anything, worldwide, that offers martially correct training from a verified lineage. This is a service to the Chinese Swordsmanship and martial arts community.Children's Swordsmanship Seminar August 2009 Australian April, 2024 Taijiquan Seminars Australian April, 2024 Sword Festival Learn OnlineThis is the section for long distance students studying with me. It is designed for those who live far from a local school and can only attend seminars or infrequent face to face training. It is also useful for those studying with me from week to week and will serve as a reminder of how taijiquan movements or sword sequences went. Don't try to use this section as your only means of study. Every student needs face to face instruction for correction. We also need other students to practise with if movements are to be martially correct.These are the Canberra/Albury student training notes: Canberra/Albury Emptyhand 13.3.10 Canberra/Albury Emptyhand 13.3.10 It also has a weekly lesson revision for the kid's swordsmanship classes. Kid's Sword Seminar with Scott M. Rodell Kid's Class 26.5.10 How to make a sword. Swords For Sale
Huanuo Sanmei Royal Peony Gold Jian Huanuo Carbon Steel Royal Peony Jian Job OpportunitiesFrom time to time opportunities to study sword related crafts and arts, become available. When people send notice of these opportunities to the Chinese Swords Guide, they will be posted here.Sword Polishing with Master Rich Chen Stretches and Health
How to take care of your knees Aspergers Martial Arts Students Balance Exercises with Taiji sword Basic Sword FightingThis is the first place to look when you are beginning Chinese swordsmanship. It will give you the foundation for the rest of your training. It begins with correct grip and stance for jian.Defining the terms. Deflections Part 1 Upper easy side. Deflections Part 2. Upper tight side. Deflections Part 3. Discover your best learning style for martial arts. Stepping Techniques - Half Step or Advance Stepping Techniques - Passing Step or Full Step Sword techniques
Slash techniques Pi, Hua, Tiao Entering the Fight: Crossover step, Snake step, Reverse lunge Entering the Fight 2: Pipa Lunge, Hiding the Distance, Gua from Reverse Stance Sword FightingThis is the overview. It explains the why of Chinese swordsmanship, the sequence of learning, how to find the style and teacher best for you, etiquette, what happens in seminars and where you can find one. It also explains what you need in the way of equipment.5 Elements of Jian Swordsmanship Common Errors in Swordfighting - Part 1 Common Errors in Swordfighting - Part 2 Common Errors in Swordfighting - Part 3 Training Difficulties - Long Distance Training Difficulties - Injury or Sickness Training Difficulties - Limited Time Test Cutting
Test Cutting Ideas and Interaction Page TournamentsExplanation of what tournaments are all about, how to prepare for one, the best equipment, reports and videos on past tournaments, and announcements of those coming in the future. The page begins with the 2008 TCSL tournament and a highlight video.Preparation strategies and pitfalls Pictures of the TCSL Youth Tournament 2009 winners TCSL April 2024 Beginner's Tournament Ultimate fighting equipment tested in tournaments The only female martial artist in the TCSL 2009 Tournament Anne Likold's review of the 2011 TCSL Tournament Taiji Sword
Inside Kung Fu Interview with three of the best Part 1 Inside Kung Fu Interview with three of the best Part 2 Inside Kung Fu Interview with three of the best Part 3 Inside Kung Fu Interview with three of the best Part 4 First Section Michuan Emptyhand Form The principle of Fair lady's Wrist The principle of Waist is the Commander The principle of Separation of Weight Miao DaoThe Miao Dao is a Chinese two handed sword. This is where you find information on how to train with it - the basic cuts and stances, defections, drills and forms. There will be links to schools that train students in Miao Dao. There will also be reader's contributions on this topic.Wooden Swords
How to care for your wooden training sword The best wooden sword for you. March 2024 Tiger's Den production range. Real Chinese Swords and WeaponsThis is the section for beautiful real Chinese swords. Learn the history, the names and purposes. Read about how they are forged. This section will also have information on other historical weapons, and about modern reproductions.
Damascus Steel or Forge Welded blades Safe Tang and Grip Construction Armour
Symbols of Rank in Military and Civilian China Dingjia armour from the Qing Dynasty HelmetsChinese Armour for the head.Restoration
Simple guide to how to remove rust sword sharpening and nick removal Cleaning and maintaining a cutter Make it Yourself
How to videos project overviews How to make a Chinese Gambeson How to make a Chinese tassett video intruction How to make padded kid's swords Featured Artisans
Traditional Sword Making with Kuo Chang-hsi Master rich Chen of Zubeng Forge - Traditional sword making How To make a Website Like ThisIf you like what you see in the Chinese Swords Guide and would like to be able to make your own site, this page will give you all the links to find out how. I built the website with Site Build It. I couldn't reccommend anything better than that. I don't think there is anything better.Chinese Martial History
Ancient military weapons from the Beijing Military Museum Republican Era Vintage Bazaar Swords Asian Arms and Armour in the Metropolitan Museum Using primary sources to research arms and armour Types of decoration on Chinese armour GRTC Australia - Past and Present
Women With Swords
Mulan, female general of the Tang dynasty. Motherland Statues from Russia. Book Review of Sasha by Alan Shepherd How to keep females martial arts students Kid's Swordsmanship
How Chinese Swordsmanship is good for kids Equipment for Kids swordsmanship How to be a good children's intructor Part 1 How to be a good children's intructor Part 2 Books and DVDs
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