Qingping Sword - Foundations
青萍剑 基本剑法
The Qingping Sword is considered the epitome of Chinese Swordsmanship. To master the sword requires a system study of its foundation sword methods, then combine with cutting skills and body methods. This course covers the most important 16 foundation sword methods (of the 36 within Qingping Sword).
The 16 methods include: Dian 点 (point), Beng 崩 (bounce), Ci 刺 (stab), Yun 云 (cloud circle), Mo 抹(wipe), Gua 挂 (circle parry), Tiao 挑 (pick upwards), Liao 撩 (glide up), Pi 劈(chop), Ti 提 (raise), Bo 拨(poke aside), Chan 缠 (entangle), Jei 截 (ambush), Lan 拦 (block), Chao 抄 (seize circle), Sao 扫 (sweep horizontal). The correct training and variations will be covered, beyond executing the methods. An understanding their combat use and details for effectiveness will be explained. This course also serves as the foundation for all our chinese sword system/programs.