Sword guard

[student99]

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?

[Scott M. Rodell]

... Jian could be better if it used a round or oval guard...

During the Ming dynasty, some jian had saber type guards, as can be seen in various tomb figures-



General statue from the Spirit Way leading to the Ming Tombs out Beijing.



European tourists at Zhu Yuanzhang's tomb in the 19th century?

[Scott M. Rodell]

... traditional guard called on the Jian?

Hushou.

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/