Title: Essential!
Product review: This book is one of (if THE) best book on Chinese swordsmanship and taiji sword on the market today. While many practitioners "play" endless solo forms, Rodell has a clear understanding of how the sword is used in combat. I attended a week-long seminar of Rodell's, and I can say from first-hand experience that he can use his skill with the sword in full-speed, totally unrehearsed situations, which is a very special skill nowadays. "Chinese Swordsmanship" has clear photos for every movement in two different Yang Family sword forms along with the application for each movement; the applications show Rodell using the jian against a variety of authentic Chinese arms (not just the jian). If you practice taijiquan or taiji sword, this book is a must-have.
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