Modern Chinese Weaponry 1911 - Present

To the Chinese the Jian (Straight sword) is not only a martial arts weapon but also a subject and tool of meditation and a symbol of moral uprightness and achievement. Its importance as a symbol is even greater than its significance as a weapon. The jian is known as the 'gentleman's weapon', which means that if you practice the jian, you must do so with a sense of internal calm and correctness and that your movements must be beautiful.

Our Jian are perfect for tai chi and kung fu sword practice.

The curved blade was introduced to China as a result of the Mongol invasions, and its popularity is shown by the fact that it had eclipsed the straight bladed jian as the dominant military side arm from the 15 th century onward.