Traditionally Chinese Martial Artists have used wooden "wasters" during sparring practice to inform their training and perfect their technique. While these wasters are generally safe, they have serious limitations for learning how swords actually behave during sparring. Hanwei's Sparring Jian have been designed by Scott Rodell to handle as closely as possible to sharp jian while providing rounded edges and safe flex during a thrust. Using the same blade steel, advanced heat treatment regimen and handle fittings as the Rodell designed Hanwei Cutting Jian students can practice forms, sparring and cutting all with the same design. Through these three disciplines the student can take a holistic approach to their jianfa training; what works in forms must work in sparring must work in cutting must work in forms, etc...
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Martial Arts Sparring Sword - This is a martial arts sparring sword with rounded edges and rolled tip in the style of a Chinese Jian.Jian Hilt - The Jian hilt on this sparring sword match the dimensions of the cutting jian.Jian Guard - The guard is in a traditional Chinese Jian shapePommel - Pommel made to counterweight the sparring swordWrapped Grip - Tightly wrapped handle for solid grip during sparring.Curled Tip - The tip is curled for safety during thrustingSparring Jian - Hanwei's Sparring Jian have been designed by Scott Rodell to handle as closely as possible to sharp jian while providing rounded edges and safe flex during a thrust.Scott Rodell Sparring Jian - Using the same blade steel, advanced heat treatment regimen and handle fittings as the Rodell designed Hanwei Cutting Jian students can practice forms, sparring and cutting all with the same design.
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