Qing Provincial Jian- Chinese Swords and Swordsmanship

[@scottm.rodellgrtc2969]

Having been able to handle so many Antique Chinese Swords over the years has greatly informed my practice. Nothing destroys the myths that still float around about floppy, flexible swords, and Points of Balance at the guard like handling a thousand different Qing Jian and finding absolutely none like that.

[@swiftspire2970]

The antique Jian and Dao that I handled at the workshop in Virginia really gave me a feel for what those swords were like.

[@mugenGRTC]

Excellent, we'll have more out for students to handle at future Virginia Seminars...

[@davidgeldner2167]

Are they WAY more robust than you expected, too?

[@davidgeldner2167]

I looooove Qing dynasty weapons they’re so advanced and sophisticated and yet can be extremely simple.

[@mugenGRTC]

Excellent. Let us know what you would like to see in the future?

[@davidgeldner2167]

@@mugenGRTC Thanks for asking. I can’t help but wonder since you can do such incredible cuts with a Jian, what you may be capable of cutting with something like a “War Sword” or really any particularly broad broadsword. For the record I own a Jian and I am not one of those people who thinks they’re poor cutters in fact I’m not surprised you can cut bamboo with it, but I’m just wondering how much of a difference something the size of a Nine Ring Broadsword really makes. It would also be awesome to compare the cutting and thrusting of a Dao to a Jian directly, like cut by cut. Also just wonder, do you study any empty hand styles? I’d also love to discuss weapons besides swords and pole arms. For example, Chinese “Hammers” and Bar Maces are two big interests of mine. 🙏

[@scottm.rodellgrtc2969]

@@davidgeldner2167 I do also practice cutting with both single hand and two-handed dao. You probably caught them here on our Channel. I tend to focus more on Jianfa, which is why you see more of me cutting with my jian. Also, there are still people out there who have some silly ideas like, "jian don't cut well," or that, "the jian is a thrust centric weapon." I make these videos in part to dispel those misconceptions. But I will keep cutting with dao in mind for the future. Thanks for your support!

[@MrGod47]

As always I really enjoy this sort of historical contents between weapons and martial arts, this can give people lots of insights and details that normally we can hardly know when we merely practice martial arts or merely collecting swords. And always as Chinese myself, I really appreciate your efforts of preserving and teaching this invaluable Chinese cultural heritage. Hope you can keep making more, keep up the good work, Shifu Rodell.

[@mugenGRTC]

Thanks, all of here at Great River appreciate the support!

[@scottm.rodellgrtc2969]

Thanks brother, I do really appreciate the support.

[@ArminHirmer]

interesting and a beautiful blade

[@thescholar-general5975]

Nice video! I bet the extra mass in the blade could be useful if you were assaulted by ruffians with a dao or even a staff!

[@smrsevenstarstradingco.241]

Thanks brother. You have to come out for a visit sometime…

[@thescholar-general5975]

@@smrsevenstarstradingco.241 I am not currently able to travel far, but I have no doubt that our paths will cross, hopefully sooner rather than later!

[@smrsevenstarstradingco.241]

@@thescholar-general5975 Looking Forward to it. At MSP now flying home from the St. Paul Seminar. Got in lots of great swordplay.

[@rochfordmartialarts]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@mugenGRTC]

Thanks!

[@billwillard591]

Excellent!

[@mugenGRTC]

Thanks, we always appreciate your support!

[@scottm.rodellgrtc2969]

Much appreciated brother.

[@LlonirTS]

Interesting and educational, as always.

[@mugenGRTC]

Thanks for the feedback & support. We have a couple more in the making...

[@bobocacco]

Laoshi Rodell, do you think the asymmetrically shaped grip was designed to enhance the grip (fatter end on the pommel end) on a more robust and heavier blade???

[@scottm.rodellgrtc2969]

Thanks for the question. The asymmetrically, lozenge grip reflects the elemental difference between jianfa and daofa (note that Chinese dao have grips that do not taper at the top and bottom, but are the same thickness along their entire length). For more detail, please see the album- Jian Grip: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10157856326382076&type=3

[@JonseyWales]

Love these videos! Fascinating!

[@smrsevenstarstradingco.241]

Thanks, always lobe hearing that. Let us know what you wanna see in the future.

[@lilcheeze4033]

this guy should be in Mortal Kombat with his fighting skills with a sword

[@smrsevenstarstradingco.241]

Cool, I’m ready!

[@mugenGRTC]

Agreed!

[@SunnySunny-tb9hx]

Great video.

[@mugenGRTC]

Thanks, we don't get tired of hearing that!

[@tongwu2311]

Can you give Provincial Jian a precise definition?

[@scottm.rodellgrtc2969]

A sword locally made, out in the "Provinces" with a sort of Folk Art feel. In other words, not a piece made in an imperial workshop, or one that does not conforms to the style of those made in an imperial workshop.

[@tongwu2311]

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 thank you!

[@katia9683]

Have you ever seen a Chinese which is handled by two hands?

[@mugenGRTC]

More than one, check out the videos in our Channel- kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4uWgqJ4apeZr5Y

[@hamasmillitant1]

could have been a blacksmiths sword also im sure im not only one that makes blades for myself as well as others, the simple elegance of the case & sword speaks to me of someone that likes to show the function of the form without adding to many unnecessary frilly bits it is a beautiful blade, nothing is wasted, minimal wobble, a guard that wont get cut through in 1 slice strong enough for war & the patterning on scabbard is very nice although personally i would have shown off even more of the, shark skin? and just had the fittings and gemstone minus the tiger & dragon, but i can appreciate the symbolism/felt need to include them also, i probably would have embossed them onto the belt attachment fitting's instead

[@elshebactm6769]

👍🏿

[@scottm.rodellgrtc2969]

Thanks my friend.