"The exercising of weapons putteth away aches, griefs, and diseases, it increaseth strength and sharpeneth the wits, it giveth a perfect judgment, it expelleth melancholy, choleric, and evil conceits, it keepeth a man in breath, in perfect healthe, and long life." – George Silver (1599)

January 16 2010

Jian v. Saber

I don’t think the jian and saber are evenly matched when the guy with the jian gets to make two moves for every one of the saber (which doesn’t get to apply power in this slo-mo), while meanwhile making unlikely dodges, does not show the jian well.
I mean these moves are just are not likely to be used in a fight.
The jian’s response to attacks should be more about cutting tendons and the neck as time cuts and thrusts, at least against heavier weapons.

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