Video on Chinese two handed sabers

[Philip]

An excellent introduction to the subject, with focus on both historical development and the basic fencing and cutting techniques for these weapons, has just been produced by Scott M. Rodell of Great River Taoist Center in Washington, DC. Check it out at:

http://www.grtc.org/video/longsword.html

The martial techniques shown in the video are demonstrated with the weapon known as "miaodao", but are applicable to the longer, falchion-bladed two-handers in use during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

This production precedes a handbook on cutting practice within the context of historical swordsmanship (applicable to both European and Oriental traditions) that Scott will soon have on the market.