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@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing everyone again...

Having a lot of fun crossing CSA with JSA using your principles. Gives me some edge on confidence against the advantage of two hands, which proves not to be all that easy to deflect at all. The person mentioning exploring the shield in comments here is right on que really.

I recall meeting you for like 15 minutes at the Baltimore GRT many year ago..Yang Kia MI Chuan!

I like these short bites of principles. A good size to mull over and not feel like you forgot something later on.

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Mark. What other principles would you like to see addressed in the future?

@markduffner8926

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 Maybe some focused attention on body mechanics and particularly on movements where good body mechanics is more critical from the standpoint of avoiding injury. For example in the last daofa class there was a low, right to left slashing cut to the legs that involved also stepping back with the right foot. This movement, for me, absolutely had to be initiated and driven from the waist. However, a couple of times when I was moving while paying attention to you I initiated the movement from my shoulder and wished I hadn't.

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

@@markduffner8926 Good ideas, thanks.

@GavsFishRoom

3 жыл бұрын

@@markduffner8926 Great idea. I'd love to see a video on how fajing is issued in Jianfa. This is something very unique to the 'internal' styles of swordplay.

I enjoyed the slow speed, it was completely clear how the attack was being made, the target on the body and the response to the attack. Thank you!

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, it's always helpful. May I ask, are you training with us at the online Academy?

Impressive, most impressive indeed! I like the three responses against the Duifang attack seen throughout this video. My personal favorite part was roughly around (1:45-1:50) where Fei’s weapon gets caught by a flat block and then your riposte to the shoulder. I also liked the part where you performed the intercepting cuts to the hand when Fei advanced against you. It’s a very good tactical move to save time and hit your target faster while cutting distance away from them. Loved the video, and I look forward to seeing more amazing content from this channel!

@mugenGRTC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hunter.

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hunter!

father and son cool👍👍 and anyway guys this nothing compared to the hours of video lessons there are on the chinese sword academy online its massive.

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Hope to see you at the Chinese Swordsmanship Seminar in St. Paul this September...

Love to compare these Jian videos to the use of the Spadroon in Europe for myself. Excellent!

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

I always thought the spadroon had a similar look in blade profile to jian. What is the typical weigh of 18th century spadroon? I realize that it might have changed over time.

@tuerkefechi

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 They vary a lot in blade shape and thickness. Double-edged or Backsword, broader or more narrow. But the average weight would be around 800 - 900 grams, I´d say.

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

@@tuerkefechi I find that is a good weight for a "fighting" jian. It's enough to deliver quite a solid blow, but light enough to be fast.

easy to follow and i learned a little bit more.. ;)

@mugenGRTC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Let us know what other topics would be of use in your training?

Super

@mugenGRTC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel, hope to see you in Poland again...

Very well presented.

@mugenGRTC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we are working on improving our presentations.

Thank you so much. I'm curious why the Duifang's shoulder is such a dedicated target (I presume weapon hand shoulder)? Is this a reference point for training purposes or a combat application?

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

There are several reasons why the sword arm shoulder is a primary target. The first is that cutting toward that shoulder, rather than say the center, or opposite shoulder, inhibits counter-cuts from the duifang. The second important reason is that cutting the muscles in and around the shoulder joint can incapacitate the sword arm, effectively ending the duifang's ability to fight. And third, historically speaking, a thrust into the shoulder joint is potentially lethal if it cuts the major artery that runs through the joint.

Duifang => cool tat.

Any plans to cover sword and shield combat?

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

Funny you should ask, we are working on Tengpai Daofa during the Saturday Daofa Webinars. I have outlined a video on a Piandao (slicing saber) that was the standard issue dao to accompany the shield during the early Qing. I expect we will shoot that sometime this summer (we've a list of videos waiting to be recorded). So stay tuned...

@mugenGRTC

3 жыл бұрын

Tell us what else you want to see, beside shield and saber?

@stanlim9182

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps how the Dao or Jian is carry or worn on person. There's very little context about how the Chinese belt suspension is like.

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

@@stanlim9182 That's been suggested and added to the list. I quite like the idea. It will have to wait for us to have a set of suspension fittings made though.

Is there a 4th method of dealing with an attack?

@mugenGRTC

3 жыл бұрын

Could be... ;)

May I ask in your background lays a dao, so what kind of dao is it? It looks similar to a kind of Vietnamese dao, I guess

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

All the swords and weapons you see in the background are Chinese. The dao on the rack is a wooded Chinese type willow leaf dao. Vietnam, being a neighbor of China, has swords that are very similar in general design and also to some extend, decoration, to Chinese swords.

@hoannhitrannguyen5566

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 Thanks a lot for your answer. I guess you are right, although in my opinion I still find it is more of a Vietnamese "trường đao" than a willow-leaf dao. And by the way where did you buy that dao?

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

@@hoannhitrannguyen5566 It was gifted to me by Raven Sword, but it is too thin to be used for swordplay, it would break with first use. That's why it sits by the door as a symbol rather than see any use. If you are looking for a good training sword, I can recommend several makers.

@hoannhitrannguyen5566

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 Thank you very much for your offer. I will ask for your support once I need a good training sword. Your videos are great, I often use it as a resource for me to learn sword techniques.

@scottm.rodellgrtc2969

3 жыл бұрын

@@hoannhitrannguyen5566 Always good to hear that. I can recommend two weapons makers- Crane Sword Studio: facebook.com/danieljians & Tigers Den: tigersden.co.uk/ Stay Strong...

honestly i think its better just to say opponent rather than dui fang

@mugenGRTC

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the thought. The Chinese term "Duifang" is not the same concept, intent as opponent. It can be literally translated as "opposite direction." The idea is that there isn't an opponent, there isn't an enemy, or partner. These all have connotations and emotions attached to them. There is simply an action from the the direction opposite one that you move with.