Originally Posted by
MightyB
not yet - I have to relearn the basics and then I'm looking to pick up a pair of those polypropylene swords that have come out recently so I can spar. I figure at least one of my old kung fu buddies will be up to the challenge when I move back to my hometown next month.
especially if I buy the equipment
Have you tried these yet? I really like them. They are a little more slippery than steel but have a good balance and weight. And worth the price. After about three years I still haven't broken one.
btw I see jian training as valuable for developing qualities other than combat training. The methods were developed in the last few centuries for this new lightweight implement and aren't based on combat skills. It does represent good kungfu, though.
"Look, I'm only doing me job. I have to show you how to defend yourself against fresh fruit."
For it breeds great perfection, if the practise be harder then the use. Sir Francis Bacon
the world has a surplus of self centered sh1twh0res, so anyone who extends compassion to a stranger with sincerity is alright in my book. also people who fondle road kill. those guys is ok too. GunnedDownAtrocity
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