Sharing another sparring clip, where I made 2 upwards cut with a single-handed Jian. Some key learning points:
1) The 1st cut was done with minimal hand or arm movements. Notice that my right hand stayed in the middle of my chest when I'm performing the 1st upwards cut. My body turns and directs the blade to my desired position, and not with my hands.
2) Stable footwork throughout the whole process by shifting my body weight forward, instead of "walking" like a regular person. No over-leaning either just to gain a bit more reach.
3) The 1st upwards cut is a feign, with the intention to "upset" or startle my opponent, so that the circumstances will become favorable when I make my 2nd genuine cut. This was stated in Sword Treatise (www.chineselon...
), Application #133, where Ming General Yu Dayou stated that you should not try to hit him at with your first move, but rather with your second move.
4) Because my 1st cut was done primarily with my body, my arm muscles are NOT occupied, and thus I'm able to launch my 2nd cut much quicker. If I had utilized my arm/hand muscles for the 1st cut, my 2nd cut would have a delay.
Jack Chen
Ancient Chinese Martial Arts Manuals
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