To each their own.
The form was developed by Li Jing-Lin, who was not known for sitting in a circle reciting "Kumbaya."
From the Video Description:
"This is my Wudang TaiJi sword form performed with an Adam Hsu Jian at moderate speed. I've used a functional Lanyard in place of a Tassel, and a Scabbard in place of the free hand's "secret sword" mudra. The Scabbard is used to block, parry or deflect an incoming attack. It is also sometimes used to "receive" the opponent's weapon after being parried by the sword. Most cutting applications in this form involve simultaneously parrying the opponent's weapon with the scabbard while slashing at their wrists or lower legs (and occasionally following up with a chop or thrust to the legs, body or neck); most thrusting applications involve simultaneously parrying and stabbing at the thighs, belly, chest or throat."
Anyone with a Genuine interest in cross-cultural swordplay would do well to learn the meaning of the terms "Mandritto," "Riversi" and "Coup de Jarnac." A good source is "Old Sword Play" by Alfred Hutton (Hey, I just
found it online too! No need to buy the book like I did!)
Yes, but it sounds NOTHING like the Qi Jian: That blade doesn't "ching," it friggin SINGS when you pull it out.