Chinese Swordsmanship   the Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition 

By Scott M. Rodell

Table of Contents

• Author's Introduction
• The Way of the Sword - Ideals of Chinese Chivalry
• Drawing and Handling Swords
• Jian Reality and Anatomy
• Lineage
• Proper Sword Grip and the Sword Talisman
• Basic Stance
• Taiji Jian Basic Cuts
• Form Guidelines
• Other Basic Types of Jian Cuts
• Taiji Jian Forms and Applications
• Sword Play
• Comparing the Old and New Yang Jian

Appendices

• The Yang Family Hidden Tradition
• Historical Timeline of Qing History and Lives of the Yang Family
• Overview of Chinese Weaponry from Peasant Arms to Standard Qing Imperial Swords
• Glossary of Taijiquan Terms
• Chinese Sword Anatomy Terminology

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