RSW 2007_12_16a (Chinese Jian vs European bastard sword)

Sparring Chinese Jian vs European bastard sword

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• RSW
• sparring
• bastard
• sword
• Jian

[Dimitri0809]

If you are going to compare two swords that are of the same length and the blade is straight it's pointless.

Standard european swords and Chinese swords are more or less the same.

If you are going to compare weapons of this era then it should be an axe or a mace!

[gregbreinholt]

These videos are not a comparison of the sword type, but of the skill of the user.

But I do like your mace suggestion :-)

[MartialEnterprises]

otherwise it is only two unskilled swordsmen with fake swords that are attempting the unknowledged and the unknown. at the school i teach, we spar with functional sharps, and it is skilled enough that no one gets hurt. if you want to represent swordplay then work swordplay not play with swords.

[gregbreinholt]

With functional sharps, it is only a matter of time until someone does get hurt.

I assume you do at least wear some form of protection?

[MartialEnterprises]

No insecurities dude... just a simple statement that the one wielding the bastard sword has a little idea of use while the one wielding the jian has no idea of any swords use. as i said retape it with the jian artist with equal skill level.

[gregbreinholt]

As I said before... the video is so that the combatants can LEARN (and as the Bastard sword wielder, I include myself in that statement).

How you think you move and fight...often looks very different than reality, and I'm not arrogant enough to ignore taped examples.

This video is almost 2 years old... and I expect I will still have lots to learn in another 2 years.

By using RSW weapons, which are at least weighted as real sword, provides a safer way for sword-play.

[Rushedtothemoney]

you should not use european ways to use Chinese sword.

[KyranSparda]

As far as my comprehension to Jian,it was made light and thin to facilitate the user's agility and flexibility.Thus,clashing would mean disadvantage for them.This kind of sword were made to counter the opponent's move...

[MartialEnterprises]

@gregbreinholt apologies for misunderstanding your title. regarding your last statement... kevlar cloth is terrific stuff. i wouldnt advise such a way of traing w/o instructor. if you are interested in major improvement... i can get links to training vids for you.

[gregbreinholt]

Calm down, take a deep breath, and think before you type.

The video is NOT saying that one style or sword is better than another. Please don't project your own insecurities onto everything you see; this is not a critic of Chinese styles (or European styles for that matter).

The video is for the fighters to reflect on where they need to improve. Sparring seldom looks like a choreographed demonstration of good technique.