so i Often train with a Broken microphone stand and the arm sticking out To test some angles and ideas for Sword work. When i dont have a able body around :)

Its a valuable training tool just to point he long mic stick out at your head... then at your mid section and then at your legs.

And work out techniques for evade and attack.

Taiji Jian is such a Delicate and Quick Weapon, needing incredible handling and dexterity and a few millimeters makes all the difference.

Evade another blade and slice the wrist...

Its a powerful art to train In 2 person with some safety equipment like fencing mask a must... and then depending on weapons used.. Blunted of course but wrist gaurds etc.

I train in hema , as well and we make use of that equipment.. and to often today we train sword but we dont implement techniques with each other. Its in my view important to train for ability...

The sword forms are tremendous , in the San feng line... Consider the taiji sanfeng sword and its delicate but precise movements. The long hua Sword form.. with its absolute power.... The 8 immortal sword which i think itself holds so many techniques within it.

What a wonderful time to be on Wudang Academy... MAy we all progress and make it a part of our lives.