I was wondering if the Jian could be better if it used a round or oval guard. It would protect the holding hand when clashing with the other swords or weapons. I have no practical experience except with my Aiki sword practice.
What is the traditional guard called on the Jian?
Sword guard
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Re: Sword guard
During the Ming dynasty, some jian had saber type guards, as can be seen in various tomb figures-student99 wrote:... Jian could be better if it used a round or oval guard...
General statue from the Spirit Way leading to the Ming Tombs out Beijing.
European tourists at Zhu Yuanzhang's tomb in the 19th century?
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Re: Sword guard
Hushou.student99 wrote:... traditional guard called on the Jian?
There is a glossary of terms for both jian & dao in my book-
Chinese Swordsmanship the Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition
see: http://www.sevenstarstrading.com/booksv ... dsmanship/