Master Jian Shu (Straight Sword / Swordplay) — the "King of Short Weapons" — with 5th Degree Dan and First-class National Athlete Zhang Lihui. This 18-form routine, divided into two segments, integrates core sword methods (Jian Fa) including thrusting, parrying, and slicing with foundational footwork, body forms, balance, and jumping movements. The central philosophy is Body-Sword Integration (身剑合一): the sword treated as an extension of the practitioner's skeletal structure and internal energy. Master Zhang emphasizes nimble wrist development, Six Harmonies coordination, and Fa-Jin (Explosive Power) for jumping maneuvers, teaching how power flows from the root through the waist to the blade tip. Light, fast, and agile choreography develops the precision and fluid grace characteristic of Northern Wushu swordplay. An indispensable resource for juvenile practitioners pursuing authentic Chinese sword mastery.
Lecturer: Zhang Lihui
Format: MP4
Language: Chinese | Subtitle: English
Duration: 58 min
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