How to Use the Kung Fu Jian Sword + Choy Li Fut Footwork - TUTORIAL

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In this video we focus on techniques for the Gim (Jian sword) with the Choy Li Fut footwork pattern. I consider the Gim to be an advanced weapon because to perform the movements properly, you must have attention to detail, striking accuracy even in nuanced techniques, and a very high level of the fundamentals. This does not mean that everyone who performs with a gim is automatically advanced, but their ability to command the sword will reveal their actual skill level.
The only way to get good a gim is to practice, and hold yourself to a very high standard. Precision and accuracy in striking, fluidity in motion, mobility in the wrists, elbows, and shoulders, and constant intention are all key components besides just mimicking the movements.
Here are the links to the rest of the Choy Li Fut Footwork Series:
Kung Fu Footwork Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9D4-...
Footwork + Strikes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMt9t...
Footwork + Snake: • Kung Fu Snake 🐍 + Choy...
Footwork + Kung Fu Bench: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW-MU...
Footwork + Monk Spade: • Kung Fu Monk Spade + ...
Footwork + Double Daggers: • Kung Fu Daggers + Choy...
Footwork + Sword: • Kung Fu Broad Sword + ...
Footwork + Staff: • Kung Fu Staff + Choy L...
Footwork + Flute: • Kung Fu Flute + Choy L...
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@Ballarateast Год назад

Absolutely awesome advice and approach to kung fu form development. Through an individual having baseline technique and then evolving into what works for them is the true way of the art. Way too many instructors having a dogmatic approach to teaching, I say let the artist take the brush and let them advance the art through innovation and imagination. At 55yo myself and a kung fu practioner for some 40 years , my physical and mental well-being has been strengthened so much by being able to self express through the dynamic movements of Southern kung fu . I still compete and design forms that I know my body can and will do for many years to come..Love your stuff Sifu 🙏🤝

@TheOrthodoxMoor 3 месяца назад

Good control of the weapon. Very impressive seeing a southern Kung Fu Stylist use the Jian/Gim with such fluidity. Most Are very stiff and rigid. Very well done.

@SifuKuttel 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@thedukeofskull1383 3 года назад

I can testify to the circle technique, it works perfectly! It is very good for you. 😀 ONCE AGAIN.....an excellant video. 👍 FOR THOSE JUST NOW STARTING .... I always practiced 2 - 3 of the moves and got them down right, then moved on to add 2 - 3 more. This way you are not overwhelmed and can really concentrate on all of the applications. IF... it was just swinging a sword and killing, there would be ALOT of styles that disappeared long ago. Sifu Kuttel knows his stuff ! Some day he will have DVDS 😀 . Sifu Kuttel....stay safe and stay healthy my friend. May God richly bless you and yours as you have richly blessed us ! 👍

@cringeyidiotterry 2 года назад

Sifu, you are awesome. Thank you for helping keep these martial arts alive.

@SifuKuttel 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@leonkirby8295 3 года назад

I think I've watched a thousand sword videos. I practice every day. You are the best Thank you, leon

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thank you very much!!!

@hagbardc623 8 месяцев назад

Good stuff! Very well explained and I'm going to work on this to add to my routine. Keep it coming.

@user-lq8og3rk6o 3 года назад

Thanks! I am waiting for continues.

@anthonyblake4035 3 года назад

Yes! That's a good foundation to learn choy li fut's green dragon gim.

@sifudunng7117 3 года назад

Clean technique as always. Great Video!

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thanks!!!!

@King14184 3 месяца назад

Absolutely awesome video

@Guven9000 3 года назад

Hello Sifu! Thank you for great lessons 🙏

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@CalRacer9 3 года назад

Always legit content here. Keep it up Sifu Kuttel

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thanks so much!!!!

@Tianshanwarrior Год назад

Crisp as always

@brysoncoopersmith9071 10 месяцев назад

GREAT lesson thank you Sifu

@GoshinJutsuNL 3 года назад

Belle démonstration et quelle technique 🙏🏼 Merci

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Merci à vous!!!

@giaikhong6838 3 года назад

Beautiful

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@kungfulovenyc4273 3 года назад

Great video Sifu Kuttel, I was just gifted this sword I'm going to take it out Sunday 🙇‍♂️🙏

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Awesome! Hope the video gives you some base to build from!

@lilynewton342 3 года назад

What sword is that? Can you get it off of amazon?

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

@@lilynewton342 I don't think you can find the exact same sword on amazon, I found this one in the back corner of a martial arts store a few years ago. However, there's a ton of good swords on amazon, just search for "tai Chi Sword" and try to get a sword that is "medium firm" or "firm" the wushu swords tend to be very flimsy towards the tip.

@lilynewton342 3 года назад

@@SifuKuttel ok thanks🤗✨

@sahabasilambamclub3343 3 года назад

nice video

@EVENINGWOLF666 3 года назад

As a student of Doc Fei and Jason Wong I would guess that you have learned the Ching Lung Da Gim or Green Dragon Straight Sword form from one of them. I learned the form back in the mid-late 80's from a contemporary of Sifu Wong but due to an injury I was unable to train most of the last decade. After my recovery I have been attempting to return to my training but I found that I was unable to recall that particular form, and within Doc Fei's catalog of instructional videos that particular form is the only one of the ones I learned in my time training in Choy Lay Fut that I cannot find in its entirety (there is a video on his channel but there are skips and jumps with sections left out.) I was hoping that you might post a demonstration video of that particular form so that those of us in locations who no longer have access to an instructor in the style, (or at least in his branch of the system)and who may have learned the form in the past and may need a refresher in the movements of the form can have a proper example to follow. It would be greatly appreciated.

@mooyingmantis 3 года назад

Very nice! I am glad to see you do not let your index finger wander over the hand guard to touch the blade. It is such a common Modern Wu Shu inspired mistake.

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

HA! When it comes to gim, details make all the difference. I never learned to do the trigger finger grip, but I see it all the time too. Is it to help with sword spinning and fancy stuff?

@mooyingmantis 3 года назад

@@SifuKuttel I believe so.

@JJ-ur4vn 3 года назад

Sifu，thanks for teaching.

@darthrevan2410 Месяц назад

My Elders this is a whole new world....😮

@brandonfarfan1978 3 года назад

This is a very nice detailed tut. Thanks Sifu Kuttel.👍 Question: Is that sword heavier than the average Jian, or about the same weight?

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

It's not too heavy, but it's also not as light as you get with modern semi-flexible and of course wushu swords.

@omimuhitlifestyle611 7 месяцев назад

Shifu, how will I Bow at the beginning of this art?

@Zema12345 Год назад

Hello, do you use Miao Dao in Choy lay fut

@faithwindsheimer3038 3 года назад

What kind of rigid blade tai chi swords do you use? Great video!

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thanks! The one I have in this video was a lucky find at the Wing Lam warehouse in California, so unfortunately I actually don't have any specific recommendations. I would say look at Tigerclaw.com or kungfudirect.com

@arionwalton2329 2 года назад

I do have a question. When doing these sword forms and movements, are you using your dominant hand to hold the sword or is it just right hand

@SifuKuttel 2 года назад

Sword was traditionally taught with the right hand. I don't know exactly the reason, but my guess is that it could be from back in the times of specific military formations, or ease of teaching many people at once. I am right handed so it is natural for me, but if you are left handed than I say use your dominant hand!

@mr.e.t.2701 2 месяца назад

I love the fluidity and grace of these jian techniques...but is it at all practical? I see the benefit in exercise and health...but would this be useful in a hypothetical sword fight or is it just fru-fru?

@SifuKuttel 2 месяца назад

The short answer is yes, it is all practical. The long answer is also yes If you isolate each technique, rather than looking at the large looping routine, you will find that most are meant as cutting techniques, either cutting, slashing, or tapping. The flowering can be broken down into two upward cuts (one inward and one outward) either as a combination, or as a response to a deflection or parry. However, I prefer it to be used as an exercise to develop the grip, wrist flexibility, and forearm strength, which although isn't a fighting technique, makes the difference when using the sword. The sword circling or stirring is also primarily an exercise, but can also be used to parry and disarm like you see in modern fencing. You have to remember that these techniques were stacked on the set footwork routine, so the following technique needed to fit the footwork, and the end position of the previous technique which may involve some extra movements or spins between. Routines are great for repetition and memorization, they are similar as to when you watch a boxer go through long and intricate combinations on the mitts that they never perform in a fight, the training has payoffs in the individual strikes and short combinations. Sorry it's a bit of an essay, but I hope it helps show the important components, and really what's under the hood.

@mr.e.t.2701 2 месяца назад

@@SifuKuttel Thank you so much for your detailed and well thought out reply...it's rare, at least for myself, to have a content creator give such an informative reply. Very much appreciated. I have always liked the Chinese weapon martial arts (I am particularly fond of jian/gim/straight sword), and your skill and precision is quite remarkable to say the least. As a former amateur boxer, I can relate to exactly what you're stating. Being 6'3, 250lbs one would think that the more powerful dao styles would appeal to me...however it is the agility, precision and especially the versatility of the straight sword that just sings to me personally. I just don't know if I'm built right for such an elegant weapon LOL. Thank you again for taking the time to reply!

@brasildiegopro 3 года назад

Awesome! I had no idea that Choy Li Fut also uses jian. I see the moves are very straight to the point. I learned to use the fingers on the grib. I haven't thought about that detail with the index finger could make a difference because I saw many modern wushu competitors putting the index finger too close to the blade and I didn't like that. Thanks for sharing sifu Kuttel!

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@darthrevan2410 Месяц назад

Im a martial arts retired elder man .However i am not ashame to say im a rookie with this ive used a Katana all my life soooooo about the 7th time i took this sword out i cut my belly opened since katana is dull towards me so few stiches later im here .......😊

@SifuKuttel Месяц назад

😱

@TheToneBender 3 года назад

Choi Li Futwork

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

OMG YES!!!!!

@nadirbelkacem9202 3 года назад

شكرا على الشرح والمجهود الرائع

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thank you very much!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@hyl443 3 года назад

Hi Sifu, I think there are different kinds of Jian sword which are flexible sword and firm sword. What are the difference between them?

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

You might be thinking of the wushu style jian and the firm traditional style jian. Wushu swords are very light and flexible in general, and although they wouldn't last long in combat, the flexible metal snaps when there is power in the technique so I do find them useful for training. Traditional jian are heavier than wushu jian so they move a little slower. This as well is good training to develop strength and mobility. The firmer swords are closer to the real thing. However, it really depends on your goals, and it's actually not bad to train with both.

@hyl443 3 года назад

@@SifuKuttel Thank you Sifu, and can we use tai chi sword for substitute if we can't get the traditional sword?

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

@@hyl443 Absolutely, the Tai Chi sword is not just for tai chi, it's a regular jian and is used in many different arts. Many people call it a tai chi sword because that's when people most commonly saw it, but it's for many Chinese martial arts.

@hyl443 3 года назад

@@SifuKuttel Thank you Sifu! 😊

@mcwalker84 3 года назад

Would you use the same grip on a Han style jian/gim?

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

To be honest I have never learned anything specific for the Han style Jian so I cannot speak for the kung fu standard. However, from holding one and moving with it, it has a much different weight and purpose than the common jian. Because of the heavier, wider blade, that allows for more chopping/hacking I would not use the same grip and instead grip with the entire hand. You should check out Scott Rodell, he may have more insight on the Han Jian ru-vid.com/show-UCz0NUSnbgBjp0j4gBficTIw

@mcwalker84 3 года назад

@@SifuKuttel Thanks for the insights!

@value9125 2 года назад

Where can I get sword

@SifuKuttel 2 года назад

The sword I am using in this video was a lucky find and I haven't been able to find one like it. However, in general, I would suggest a couple of sites for kung fu swords: Kung Fu Direct: www.kungfudirect.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_118_120 Dragonsports.Eu www.dragonsports.eu/en/200200-straightswords and for higher quality, historically accurate swords: LK Chen Swords lkchensword.com/ lkchensword.com/gale-wind lkchensword.com/white-serpent lkchensword.com/snow-peak and The Art of Fire and Iron facebook.com/TheArtOfFireAndIron/

@giaikhong6838 3 года назад

请您演练完整套路，好吗？

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

I will do my best! 我会尽快制作视频!

@rickquick8977 Месяц назад

Hiyaa, nephew learn fighting techniques Shen yun. 😩

@SifuKuttel Месяц назад

lol uncle rickquick, it’s just a combination of techniques for people to learn to get familiar with the sword that matches a specific footwork pattern. Hopefully nobody is naive enough to think it is a single engagement against an opponent 😅 they should know to break it down into single techniques with various footwork to be used practically 🤫

@giaikhong6838 3 года назад

姿势完美

@SifuKuttel 3 года назад

Thank you so much!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@arthurbanksforbeijingopera3091 Год назад

Completely wrong. Your teacher taught you so and you now think that's right. Indeed your teacher had learnt something wrong and for generations of his teacher.

@SifuKuttel Год назад

Hi Arthur, Choy Li Fut has many differences in technique as compared to the performance styles of the Opera videos that are on your page. Just as there are differences in the hand techniques from one martial style to the next, the same goes for swords and other weapons. I do hope you were able to watch the full video before comparing salt to rice.

@arthurbanksforbeijingopera3091 Год назад

@@SifuKuttel I'll watch slowly. I never say Opera martial tech arts are right to fight because they are opera arts.