A good sword is essential to begin tai chi sword training.
Wooden swords such as this are commonly used by beginners.
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Opinions are divided about the use of a collapsible tai chi sword, some people find them very useful, for others there is no substitute for genuine tai chi swords. The main advantage, and some would say the only advantage, is that they are easily transportable.
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The ‘jian’ is a Chinese sword commonly used in tai chi sword forms. It is around 3 – 3.5 feet long including the handle or ‘grip’, and has a straight double edged blade, 1.5 – 2 inches wide. There is a crossbar or guard between the blade and the handle designed to protect the hand in swordplay. On the end of the handle there is a pommel to prevent the sword from slipping out of the hand, to which a tassel is usually fastened.
A replica sword may not be as good as owning the genuine article, but it can still be a pretty impressive item to have on display in the home. It can be a stunning centre piece to have hanging on the wall over the fireplace or in a games room, and can be a great conversation piece when you have guests.
The popularity of replica swords has been steadily on the increase over recent years, mainly it seems due to their prominence in movies such as (more…)