This is the 3rd person to review this DVD on this blog alone! It is a very popular DVD. Let’s see what George had to say about this one: Quick Summary: This instructional video is presented…
Thoughts on Designing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords
Recently, I was very lucky to sit down and chat with the owner of Modell Designs LLC, Jeffery Modell. Which is the company that helped Everything Wing Chun with the design many of their mid to…
Review – Samuel Kwok – Baat Cham Dao (Butterfly Swords) DVD
If you are not familiar with Samuel Kwok, he is considered one of the best sources to learn proper Ip Man Wing Chun. From what I understand, over the course of his life he managed to…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 8 – Considerations
We will now take a look at other considerations: Quality, Forge, Materials, Techniques, Fit, Finish, Balance, Design, and Service. There are all things that can make a big difference in your final product. Let’s take a…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 7 – Balance
We will now take a look at the balance of the swords. This is something that is critical to get right and is determined by how you will use the sword (chopping, stabbing, flipping, etc). Let’s…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 6 – D-Guards
We will now take a look at the D-Guard (and its components the Quillon and Knuckle-Bow). This is what will allow you to trap weapons, flip your sword, protect your hand, and help you block incoming…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 5 – Tangs/Handles
We will now take a look at Tangs, Handle Types, Alignment, Ergonomics, and Handle Materials. These are critical aspects of a sword. The tang can literally be the difference between life and death if you are…