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Chinese Sword Seminar


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Union Instructor: Paul Andrews

Main Instructor: Scott M Rodell

Rodell Laoshi has over 30 years experience of teaching Chinese sword from the Yang Family Michuan Tai Chi tradition, with skills that are applicable to any style or system of Chinese sword. Whatever style or experience you will develop your tai chi and Chinese sword skills.

This is a weekend event of intensive Chinese Jian training, working on basic cuts, footwork, solo exercises and partner drills as well as sparring/free fighting.

Training takes place with historically accurately proportioned and weighted wooden swords (spare swords can be borrowed). Extra protection is recommended but not essential (HEMA/Lecrosse gloves, arm guards, fencing mask, leg guards, fencing jacket).

Dates & times:

  • Friday 13th October – 6pm – 8pm
  • Saturday 14th October – 9am – 5pm
  • Sunday 15th October – 9am – 5pm

Cost: £155 weekend £85 one day

Event Address: Brudenell Primary School, School View, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS6 1EW

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Event Email: paul@xingyiacademy.com

Event Phone: 07794 452 147

Event Website: https://xingyiacademy.com/chinesesworduk/