DVD: Sword Fundamental Training

Master the King of the Short Weapons!

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches the fundamental techniques, solo drills, and 2-person matching practice for Sword training. Sword training raises the Spirit to a higher level of awareness and focus, and is considered the greatest achievement in Chinese martial arts.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches the history of the Sword (Jian) and explains the difference between Sword styles with examples from his private collection. Dr. Yang then comprehensively demonstrates 27 fundamental techniques common to all Chinese martial arts styles.

Next, over a dozen solo and partner practices are taught, including freestyle Sword matching training. Dr. Yang offers detailed instruction and corrections of every movement as students demonstrate, making it easy for the viewer to learn.

Program includes:

• History and Proverbs of the Sword by Dr. Yang.
• Various types of Sword from Dr. Yang's personal collection.
• Solo and partner matching practice drills, including full-contact sparring.

This program, the Taiji Sword DVD, and the Northern Shaolin Sword Sequences DVD (YMAA) will provide a solid foundation in Sword technique.

SPECIAL FEATURES: English, Spanish Subtitles/Menus • 3.5 hours of content • Dozens of Chapters • Interactive Catalog with Previews of All YMAA Titles

YMAA PRODUCTION • DR. YANG, JWING-MING • “SWORD FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING” • WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY DR. YANG, JWING-MING, WITH TONY CHEE, PEDRO RODRIGUES, SETH PUTNAM, KATHY YANG • EDITING & DVD AUTHORING BY OCEAN SILVER • PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY DAVID SILVER

AUTHOR(S)

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.