World Jianshu League San Diego

[Michael Dasargo]

Intro Lecture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdu8YsMre40

Comparing Scooping Wheel Fist with "Hold"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivB48-idy2o

Comparing Diao Jin with Ya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QReA1xxsrQo

Comparing Door Closing Methods between Mantis and Jianshu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZW52TX7Bms

Integrating Mantis Tactics with Jianshu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toZJJkVJs44

Sword Sparring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyS3M8M4OaA

[Xiao3 Meng4]

Thanks for the vids. CMA sport fencing is still pretty rare in Canada. Personally, I've simply gone to various SCA get-togethers, and have fenced with friends of various MAs.

I watched the vids, and enjoyed what I saw. It's interesting to see how there's a fairly consistent range and line being maintained. This brings to mind the principles, tactics and strategies of Western Fencing.

Do you know what the sparring guidelines/rules were/are?

Cheers,

Christian

[count]

Thanks for the vids. CMA sport fencing is still pretty rare in Canada. Personally, I've simply gone to various SCA get-togethers, and have fenced with friends of various MAs.

I watched the vids, and enjoyed what I saw. It's interesting to see how there's a fairly consistent range and line being maintained. This brings to mind the principles, tactics and strategies of Western Fencing.

Do you know what the sparring guidelines/rules were/are?

Cheers,

Christian

Rules are under development but...
http://www.worldjianshu.org/Rules/tabid/113/Default.aspx

[Xiao3 Meng4]

Rules are under development but...
http://www.worldjianshu.org/Rules/tabid/113/Default.aspx

Interesting. I like the attempt to codify critical vs. effective strikes.

Will the ring be the same size as a regular SanShou/Lei Tai?

Will the Judge Setup be the same as well?

Will empty hand techniques be allowed? How will they be judged?

[Michael Dasargo]

Hello Christian,

Trapping with empty hand is allowed, but I believe striking is not. The rationale is to keep the focus on our ability to use the jian.

Here are a few Jianshu Matches at the U.S. International Kuoshu Championship Tournament Hunt Valley, MD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb36DI82yxI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmC0jsJsnqE

There are some quirks due to the nature of sport, but I joined the league because they are the only ones who are out there dueling rather than speculating.

M.Dasargo

[Xiao3 Meng4]

The vids are pretty dark... looks like standard fencing headgear?

It's nice to see Jian duelling in a tournament venue. I'm sure it will evolve over time... congrats on having found such an enjoyable sport! :)