seeing this has given me the idea of planting some bamboo in my garden for practicing cutting, given how fast bamboo grows it wont be long before i can practice on my own beautiful fresh shoots.
I'm on the fence about practicing with a sharp blade. Cheaper swords (or sword-like objects) can be heavier and this will give you a good workout when practicing. This makes it easier to wield a sharp high quality sword. I recommend having both cheaper sword-like objects as well as good quality sharp swords. Just my opinion.
I've never found a cheap Jian that is balanced properly. I had a really heavy cheap wall-hanger that I got for under $150. The point of balance was further forwards than you'd ever want even in a Dao. Plus heavy doesn't always make for good training. Just as the point of balance isn't always a good indicator of a decent sword. You've got to question how that mass is distributed. Cheap swords are usually mass-produced without the care of the quality of handling and either swing like bats or twirl like a baton. If you're "sword" doesn't handle like a sword... you're not studying the sword. Most aren't good for anything except hanging on walls. It's always better to save up the extra hundred bucks or so and get an affordable cutter.
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What’s your practice worth to you? It’s a question worth asking…
We fight as we practice..
Be *especially* wary of stainless steel blades!
Works fine for knives, but is (generally) too brittle for a long blade.
Good point
Carbon steel better for swords
What are your thoughts of chi?
Having experienced it regularly in my practice, I have no question that this phenomena is real and training one's Qi (Ch'i) is useful in many ways.
@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 I see..... Thanks for answering
@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 Can you please tell me the use of chi?
@@cain9608 Forgive me, but a proper answer requires correct training with an experienced teacher and is beyond the scope of a UA-cam post.
@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 Oh I see, thanks for answering
seeing this has given me the idea of planting some bamboo in my garden for practicing cutting, given how fast bamboo grows it wont be long before i can practice on my own beautiful fresh shoots.
I'm on the fence about practicing with a sharp blade. Cheaper swords (or sword-like objects) can be heavier and this will give you a good workout when practicing. This makes it easier to wield a sharp high quality sword. I recommend having both cheaper sword-like objects as well as good quality sharp swords. Just my opinion.
I've never found a cheap Jian that is balanced properly. I had a really heavy cheap wall-hanger that I got for under $150. The point of balance was further forwards than you'd ever want even in a Dao. Plus heavy doesn't always make for good training. Just as the point of balance isn't always a good indicator of a decent sword. You've got to question how that mass is distributed. Cheap swords are usually mass-produced without the care of the quality of handling and either swing like bats or twirl like a baton. If you're "sword" doesn't handle like a sword... you're not studying the sword. Most aren't good for anything except hanging on walls. It's always better to save up the extra hundred bucks or so and get an affordable cutter.