The jian (Mandarin Chinese: [tɕjɛ̂n], Chinese: 劍, English approximation: / dʒjɛn / jyehn, Cantonese: [kim˧]) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China.

The jian (simplified Chinese: 锏; traditional Chinese: 鐧; pinyin: jiǎn) or tie tian (鐵鐧 or 鐵簡, lit. 'iron slip'), also known as Chinese swordbreaker or Chinese truncheon, [1] is a type of quad …

The hook sword is an exotic Chinese weapon traditionally associated with Northern styles of Chinese martial arts, but now often practised by Southern styles as well. Jian: The jian is a …

Training in the use of a jian, the Chinese straight sword, is a fascinating and disciplined martial practice. Jianfa, the methodology of this straight sword, has been part of Chinese culture for …

2022年3月14日 · The jiàn 劍 is a straight double-edged sword that appeared as a military weapon in the times of the Zhōu 周 dynasty. However, over time its use would be abandoned on the …

The Jian is a traditional Chinese straight double-edged sword, often referred to as the "gentleman of weapons" due to its balance, elegance, and versatility. It has a history spanning over 2,500 …

2025年2月19日 · Imagine a sword that was not just a weapon but a symbol of honor, wisdom, and bravery. This is the Jian sword, one of the most famous and fascinating weapons in ancient …

2024年3月28日 · Known as "The Gentleman of Weapons" in Chinese folklore, the Jian holds a prestigious place among the four primary weapons of ancient China. Let's delve into the rich …

From a 400-years-old Chinese war manual 武備志 (Wu Bei Zhi) by Mao Yuan-Yi, which documents swordsmanship using a 2 handed straight sword, commonly known as Jian.

2024年10月2日 · The jian have been in constant use for the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources mentioning jianfa date to the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn …