Master the King of the Short Weapons, as Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches the fundamental techniques, solo drills, and 2-person matching practice for Sword training. Sword training raises the Spirit to a higher level of awareness and focus, and is considered the greatest achievement in Chinese martial arts.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches the history of the Sword (Jian) and explains the difference between Sword styles with examples from his private collection. Dr. Yang then comprehensively demonstrates 27 fundamental techniques common to all Chinese martial arts styles.

Next, over a dozen solo and partner practices are taught, including freestyle Sword matching training. Dr. Yang offers detailed instruction and corrections of every movement as students demonstrate, making it easy for the viewer to learn.

Program includes:
• History and Proverbs of the Sword by Dr. Yang.
• Various types of Sword from Dr. Yang's personal collection.
• Solo and partner matching practice drills, including full-contact sparring.
• 14 Videos / 220 Minutes / 3 Hour 40 Minutes

This program, plus Taiji Sword and the Northern Shaolin Sword Sequences, will provide a solid foundation in Sword technique. This program features YMAA senior student Kathy Yang.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (楊俊敏博士) started his Kung Fu training at the age of fifteen under the Shaolin White Crane (Bai He) Master Cheng, Gin Gsao (曾金灶). In thirteen years of study (1961-1974) under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts, which includes both the use of bare hands and of various weapons such as saber, staff, spear, trident, two short rods, and many others. Dr. Yang also studied traditional Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu with Master Li, Mao-Ching (李茂 清), himself a student of legendary Han, Ching-Tang, at the Tamkang College Guoshu Club (1964-1968) where Dr. Yang was studying Physics. Dr. Yang's Taijiquan lineage can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao, Tao (高濤) and his teacher Yue, Huanzhi (樂奐之), an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu (楊澄甫).