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Sword—Fundamental Training

by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

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.
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Release date: 
February 15, 2009
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Run time: 220 min
Narration: English
Menu: English, Spanish

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Run time: 220 min
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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

About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (楊俊敏博士) started his Gongfu (Kung Fu) training at the age of fifteen under the Shaolin White Crane (Bai He) Master Cheng, Gin Gsao (曾金灶). In thirteen years of study (1961-1974) under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts, which includes both the use of bare hands and of various weapons such as saber, staff, spear, trident, two short rods, and many others. With the same master he also studied White Crane Qin Na … More »