TheMightyMcClaw
9/23/2015 2:38am,
Hey there!
So I tried doing a forum search, but to no avail, so I apologize if there are any threads on this topic already.
Anyways: Gear for sparring with Chinese straightsword and saber -recommendations? Particularly, the swords themselves?
When I was swordfighting my way across China, most of the clubs used either the padded swords that Lancelot Chan manufactured in Hong Kong or the Polyurethane ones that Jia Wei manufactured in Nanjing. I have both of their contact info, and can theoretically order some, but it would be quite expensive and quite a long ways to go. So, I was curious if there was anyone else who's found good, affordably priced swords for Chinese sword sparring. I was thinking about trying to take some Shinai and cut them down for a one-handed grip, but honestly have no idea how well that would work.
Thank you, venerable kung fu hivemind.
So I tried doing a forum search, but to no avail, so I apologize if there are any threads on this topic already.
Anyways: Gear for sparring with Chinese straightsword and saber -recommendations? Particularly, the swords themselves?
When I was swordfighting my way across China, most of the clubs used either the padded swords that Lancelot Chan manufactured in Hong Kong or the Polyurethane ones that Jia Wei manufactured in Nanjing. I have both of their contact info, and can theoretically order some, but it would be quite expensive and quite a long ways to go. So, I was curious if there was anyone else who's found good, affordably priced swords for Chinese sword sparring. I was thinking about trying to take some Shinai and cut them down for a one-handed grip, but honestly have no idea how well that would work.
Thank you, venerable kung fu hivemind.