Chinese jian sword guards compared [Sword Basics] 

I love your channel, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have been a jian enthusiast for quite a while, and your channel is most welcome!

great video, I love your channel. Legit one of my favorites out there. Can't wait for more!

Your swordplay is nice to watch your very fluid in your movements and your footwork is really good too

In Europe the argument of what was better, the CUT or the THRUST raged for centuries with the rapier finally winning the day. The Jian is a perfect balance between both the cut and the thrust. That is why you see the techniques of the Jian float in between both tactics. The Jian attempts to do both at a high level (cut and thrust) A lot Quan Fa (fist methods) did/do the same. I don’t practice Taijiquan but looking at Yang Chen Fu’s art (it’s similarities with Wu and Hoa) knowing that many arts of that era concentrated on high % techniques and shredded the not practical … those Quan fa … I see attempting to be like a Jian … half pugilist, half wrestling … best of both worlds so many non martial artist practitioners it’s hard to see the authoritative side with prowess

One is definitely taking a risk by "fingering the guard". Though it does help get the tip more in line w/ the shoulder but for the type of systems those swords were designed for its not really needed imo either.

Jade lion is beautiful 😍

How is the gale wind compared to the magnificent chu? I want a heavy cutter jian with a lot of agility.

So which is you favorite