浑元剑经 (Hunyuan Jianjing)'s Raise Cauldron Stance
浑元剑经 "Hunyuan Jianjing" is a Chinese sword manual written in late-Yuan/early-Ming period, so this ancient book could easily be more than...
Sword Sparring: Fast Attacks But No Brute Force
In sword sparring or free-play, safety is a constant debate. Some people want more safety, others want to reduce safety in order to increase
More Efficient Way Of Blocking With The Chinese Broadsword
Coiling or wrapping the Dao (Chinese Broadsword) around your head is a very commonly practiced and effective technique to block and...
Effectiveness of "Zwerchhau", German Swordsmanship
In German swordsmanship, there is a technique called "Zwerchhau", which can receive a vertical strike and cut horizontally towards the...