Wudang Sword | Chinese Sword Sparring | Tang Lang Jian

[trivium666fan]

Now make them into lightsabers! GO!

[Dasychot]

Watching teh footing of these stances I saw elements of Italian and English fencing, particularly the usage of frog stance (0:32-0:37), and the employment of the falcon guard (1:27). Is this somethign that's been adapted into one style from the other, or are there other similarities that developed independently between the style demonstrated and those of European origin?

[wudangjian]

@Dasychot

in generell we do chinese swordfenching.

what u call fragstance we call "shülin bu". it´s one of our basic stances.

i´would say most of the similarities had been developed independently.

because of the nature of the weapon. a few time ago, i had some exchange with a rapier-guy and we find out a many similarities. but often the "european" fenching seems more restricted (rules) than the chinese swordfenching...

greetz

[temmy9]

I enjoyed this video! Its interesting to contrast the Chinese styles with Historic European Swordsmanship using rapiers or messers.

[wuming108]

If you are interested in Chinese Historical Swordsmanship, look into the Traditional Chinese Sword League (TCSL). They host tournaments in the US twice a year with the first European Tournament scheduled for May 2011 in Netherlands (2012 in Germany). Sword used in TCSL Tournaments are solid wood & must weigh a min. of 650 grams. Tournament Champions receive damascus swords as a trophy.

You might also like the video 5 Elements of Chinese Swordsmanship here on youtube...

[wudangjian]

@wuming108

thanks for the information, that sounds very interessting!

is there any website for further informations?

[wuming108]

You can really see all the problems with using light weight, foam, toy like "weapons" in this demonstration. It leads to totally unrealistic technique & silliness like jumping toward your opponent, something you would never try if you were using real weight wood weapons, let alone steel.

[wudangjian]

@wuming108

in some points I can agree.... the softsticks definitly CAN sometimes mislead  techniques.... and of course you can´t really compare to realistic jian fight...

but thats not really the point jamming around with softsticks ;-)

... we´re looking forward to see some fine jian-play with real wood jians from you.

greetz ;-)

[CrazyDragonCross]

Please bring in some asians.

[wudangjian]

you are welcome. ;-)