Chinese Swords (Paperback)

Name: Chinese Swords (Paperback)
Author: R.W. Pegg
ISBN: 9781893765115

R.W. Pegg

Language: English

Published by Via Media Publishing Company,US, Erie, 2015

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Paperback. The Chinese double-edged straight sword (jian), the gentleman of weapons, is the focus of this Via Media book. If you are a serious practitioner of the Chinese sword and have an interest in its history and techniques, youll enjoy each chapter included in this Via Media anthology. May it be a handy reference work for information as well as a source of inspiration for actual sword practice. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Chinese Swords (Paperback)
Author: R.W. Pegg
Publisher: Via Media Publishing Company,US, Erie
Publication year: 2015
Condition: new
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1893765113
ISBN 13: 9781893765115

The Chinese double-edged straight sword (jian), the “gentleman of weapons,” is the focus of this e-book. There are a growing number of people interested in this fascinating weapon, its history, and its use. For your convenience, this anthology assembles the best articles on this subject as published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts. Chapters 1 and 2 were written by Dr. Richard Pegg, a scholar of Asian studies and art curator with over thirty years of studies in the martial arts. With sound academic and practical experience in swordsmanship, Dr. Pegg writes here on ancient Chinese bronze swords and also on the parallels of Chinese calligraphy and swordplay. The analysis and presentation of the calligraphic illustrations give insight into the physical execution of sword movement. These superb presentations provide a perspective that is useful for understanding the technical and historical significance of the sword arts in China. In the next chapter, Tony Yang, Andy Lianto, and Robert Figler give an excellent overview of the fundamentals of training with the straight sword. This article outlines some of the most famous sword forms in history, Liu Yunqiao’s lineage, solo and two-person practice, as well as details on fundamental techniques and their combinations. For all intents and purposes, the practice and perfection of these fundamentals make one a master of the sword. Over 140 photos are used just in this chapter to illustrate the techniques. Stephan Berwick’s chapter details the history and practice of a famous straight sword system, the Qingping (Green Duckweed). The study meshes Chinese- and English-sourced research and a revealing interview with Lu Junhai—the grandmaster of this unique sword system. The interview is conducted by America’s senior Qingping disciples, Reza Momenan and Hon Lee. If you are a serious practitioner of the Chinese double-edged straight sword and have an interest in its history and techniques, you’ll enjoy each chapter included in this anthology. May it be a handy reference work for information as well as a source of inspiration for actual sword practice.

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Stephan Berwick, M.A., has a Chinese martial arts background spanning over thirty years. Bow Sim Mark was his early mentor. He went on to work for martial arts Hong Kong film director Yuen Wo Ping (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Matrix). Upon returning to the US, Mr. Berwick began intensive Chen taiji training under the celebrated Chen stylist Ren Guangyi, and also closely mentored by top members of taiji’s founding family, the Chens of Chenjiagou. Mr. Berwick holds an M.A. in international law from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University in cooperation with Harvard University. http://truetaichi.com Robert A. Figler, Ph.D., is an associate professor of management at the University of Akron and teaches courses in human resource management and international business. His area of international specialty is China and he has been involved in Chinese martial arts for over twenty-five years. He is a disciple of Tony Yang and trains primarily in baguazhang, bajiquan/piguazhang, and Chen-style taijiquan. Andy Lianto is a commercial photographer, filmmaker, and martial arts instructor. He has taken classes in filmmaking at New York University. He has competed nationally and won gold medals in bajiquan, piguazhang, and Praying Mantis, and is a disciple of Tony Yang. Richard A. Pegg, Ph.D., has a Ph.D. in East Asian art history from Columbia University. During his more than thirty years of martial arts study he has focused on Shotokan karate, aikido, and taijiquan, with an emphasis on swords. He has been studying with Harvey Sober since 1978. Dr. Pegg is currently curator of Asian art for the MacLean Collection in Illinois. His recent publication is The MacLean Collection: Chinese Ritual Bronzes. Tony Yang is the instructor and owner of the Wu Tang Center for Martial Arts in Akron, Ohio. He began his training in traditional Praying Mantis at age six under his Uncle, Wang Shujin, and later became a disciple of Su Yuchang. Su then introduced Tony to Liu Yunqiao and Yang became a disciple, following him on a daily basis for eight years. Tony’s primary training is in bajiquan/piguazhang, bagua, Six Harmony Praying Mantis, mizongyi, xingyi, longfist, Yang and Chen taijiquan styles, and numerous weapons.

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