Dynasty Knights Sword Fighting Academy

01/03/2023

The 13 techniques of the Jian (Chinese straight sword) in Chen Family Taijiquan:

1. Ci: stab
2. Zha: thrust
3. Dian: point
4. Pi: chop
5. Liao: scoop
6. Gua: hang
7. Mo: spread
8. Sao: slice
9. Tuo: bear
10. Tui: push
11. Jia: raise/lift
12. Hua: Circular deflection
13. Jie: intercept

07/17/2021

A good review on Longsword guards 2/2

Hosts Sean Franklin and Nicole Smith conclude the rest of German fencing master Joachim Meyer's longsword guards from his 1570 "The Art of Combat".Part 1 of ...

07/17/2021

A good review on Longsword Guards 1/2

**Please note that we accidentally put up the wrong picture for the Ox guard. You can find the proper picture here - http://wiktenauer.com/images/thumb/1/1b/...

09/13/2019

Longsword class new times:
Friday’s 6:30-8PM
Can’t wait to see y’all there tonight!

08/11/2019

08/07/2019

“Hit the thing which offends you the most and which is closest”

Beginner longsword training tips