Wushu Sword Form - Straight Sword - Tom Roach

[MrNeonIce]

That was a beautiful exhibit of form and skill!

[TPRoach]

@MrNeonIce

Thank you MrNeonIce :)

[ninjamixer]

You have to be the best swordsmen EVER! how many styles do you train?? your vids are the best!!

[dcfefs]

does anyone know if wudan jian technique is the same as wushu jian techniques?

[TheLittleFranz]

Beautiful =3

somehow ... it reminds me ... with the musik ... the movement of the form ... and your video fx in ... old final fantasy x ... when yuna does the cleansing of all the spirits dancing with a weapon meant to heal the living performing art with passion

and except for the healing part ^^ its kind of the same ;) isnt it =)

thanks for uploading

[grad111okami]

@TPRoach Thank you, :D I know about the flow of the sword because I've been training with taiji jian for 2 years and 7 years in kung fu. Jian has always been my favorite weapon and I want to learn this form because I've always enjoyed watching Xianghua from Soul Calibur perform it.

[grad111okami]

Did someone teach you that form or did you find it? I'm trying to look for something that shows the movements but no luck. I really want to learn the form >.<

[nyarlethotep]

Beautiful. Powerful. Well done yet again, Roachy. Be well!

[TPRoach]

@nyarlethotep thanks mate

[mahydraal]

splendid flow..wonderous form..although you did express a bit or stiffness in the joints but im jusst a novice so what can i say..amazing!

[TPRoach]

thanks yeah much to work on.. quite chuffed though as this was off the back of a dislocated knee. should have rested longer but this was the last weekend i had free to film in this place^

[bcjaliu]

that's lovely...but you need a more dramatic outfit..maybe something with a cape, or some geisha sandals

just kidding

very nice job

[spartanshawn]

What song is that I love the vid and it just flows with it so well ^_^

[EvilEstonian]

Song is The Prophet by X Ray Dog.

[spartanshawn]

thanks ^_^

[demonlord424]

beautiful

[Vykier]

1:13 2:52 awosome awosome AWESOME stuff... please post more videos Tom... waiting for one... anyone.

Cheers.

[Fleon47]

you are an amasing^^

then i watched your videos i had leard some from you.

Thank you.^^

[Archklaine]

man I'm no fag but after watching several of your videos I totally fell in love with you :P

[miketalhoffer]

In my opinion you deserve that black belt and much more!!.

[HahlefKazumoto]

woooooooow man.... thats so awsome man... thanks for creating such an ART!!!

[pupskannake]

wow awesome like EVERY SINGLE vid you made ;)

[Dunepsycho283]

fav part from 2:30 - 2:35

[tacityrn]

you are simply beautiful mind body and spirit

[EvangelionFan]

^ ^ the more i look at this the more i want to learn wushu, its a gorgeous martial art most definatly

[richardb2000]

very artistic tom love the music who is it by?

do you do any escrima type stuff or kalli

[Fredricoillos]

WOW! The movements! The flow! it was BEAUTIFUL! And now i can see that, you are no longer handeling a sword.. The sword is a part of you! That is FANTASTIC to see! :D Greetings from Norway!^^,

[TPRoach]

@Fredricoillos thanks again Fredricoillos :)

[xfhxotacon]

lost for words always wanted to learn this but can neva find anywhere near enough that teaches and trains this stuff

[SherubiGashes]

Oh my gosh, you done it again. Right when I feel I'm almost about to get to your level you do it again. Jeeze I love you man, always surprise me. It's nice to see your doing more than a Katana, Wushu has always fascinated me, I guess I just don't want to get out of my comfort zone. It be amazing to train under you for awhile just wow. Good timing with the music and everything just wow.

[advythoh]

There's this heavy indian straight sword called 'Khanda'... it was used mainly for the last effort of attack before the enemy armies captured their territory. Have you tried it?

[AgileFan0]

Editing & timing to the music was really good, fluidity of your movements was exceptional, & the control of your sword was amazing...as always. You're so sure of the way you handle a sword. Its plain to see that you handle it as if it were a part of you. So much so that while watching, u can actually fail to notice it because it doesn't seem forced in any way. Its hard to explain. Watching what you're doing is one thing. Watching HOW you're doing it & recognizing the effort it takes is another.

[AngelusObscurum010]

Exceptional form Tom!

I can see what you mean by the form being so damn difficult though...kudos for remembering it all! I never was one for kata's, though I can do them in Karate and Tae Kwon Doe.

But you still display an exceptional level of fluidity, and a huge understanding to the art itself. I didn't know you actually studied in a dojo ^^

Stay Safe my Brother

[MartinRuager]

Hey Tom I am at a loss for words. Thx once again for sharing this. I thouroughly enjoyed it.

[decimus6]

OMG always smth new and perfect !

[advythoh]

TP... total inspiration man. Nice flow... definitely water... Keep em coming... totally enjoy ur vids... Cheers.

[lordtains]

I diddn't know you did Taiji?

You prefer learning the Kung Fu(wushu) straight sword over the Katana? how long have you been practicing wushu then?

[spartanshawn]

You have some of my fav vids ever, and once again total badass display of martial arts.

[Sadoos]

Wow, Roachie is doing Wushu, kinda fresh breeze innit? It really awesome ;]

[Dunepsycho283]

i love how he uses a real sword while hes doing this. it really shows ur confidence

[EvangelionFan]

Gorgeous flow as usual XD That was a very nice piece you worked together with the editing and the music.

[Dunepsycho283]

3 words. WTF. ur so crazy with a sword. i know about sword styles and trust me people. he is right. the 6th level of dan is very dificult. very well performed. y arent u on Americas Got talent

[Corinth12821]

because he lives in the uk... so it would be Britains Got Talent...

[IHDN]

your best performance ever!

Just one question...what software did you use?

[SacredFireFilms]

HOly Fucking Shit!!!!!!!! You are Da mAn! Great editing, great music, great moves. Beauty, fluidity showing inner and outer strength. I could really feel each move and transition. This was one of the best lessons I have received in a long time and it was all non verbal.

[Crimsonblade80]

Outstanding! You're truely a dedicated swordsman, Tom. Well done...your form is incredible!

[wolfmaster555]

I'm blown away. The editing was great, what kind of editing program do you have.

[advythoh]

more about editing skills than program i guess...

[thovenspelloyal]

Beautiful. Movement, music, editing, all of it, just amazing.

[liquidtrance0]

love it, great video, like what you've done with the editing process as well. what video editor do you use?

[NCrivEN]

first

[rockaxplayer]

Awesome display.