We will now take a look at the finishes and coatings of a sword blade. There are a number of different finishes that can be used or put on a blade: mirror finish, glossy finish, satin…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 3 – Blade Details
We will now take a look at the fine details of a sword blade design: Blade Sharpness, Edge, Grind, Taper, Ricasso, Choil, & Fullers. Most of these important details really separate mass-produced swords from real weapons.…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 2 – Blade Steels
We will now take a look at the sword blade steels, and how they differ. It is very important to get a steel that meets your needs. For example, if you want a display sword, then…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 1b – Blade Length
We will now take a look at the sword blade length, and how it applies to your style. The correct blade length is determined by the style of martial art (Wing Chun, Hung Gar, etc), your lineage…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 1a – Blade Shape
We will now take a look at the sword blade, starting with the cutting slope and the shape of the blade. These are very important because they dictate what you can effectively do with the sword…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Intro
Many Chinese martial arts use “Butterfly Swords,” but they are the jewel of the Wing Chun system. Practitioners who reach their level of study are expected to practice intensely, thoughtfully and achieve an understanding that recursively…
7 Wing Chun Training Tools to Increase Your Punching Power
One issue that many Wing Chun people struggle with is “how to punch harder.” The truth is there is NO magic bullet or special technique that will allow you to suddenly punch harder and faster. It…