Jianshu (Jiàn Shù) (Straight Sword)

Jianshu (Jiàn Shù) (Straight Sword)
Jian (Jiàn) is one of the most widely practiced short-weapons of wushu, a double-edged straight sword, its influence goes beyond the realm of wushu and has deep cultural connotations. Jianshu is characterized by its graceful, elegant, brisk, agile and naturally flowing motions, focuses on a harmonious balance between hard and soft techniques with variable and flexible changes in speed. Jianshu is likened to a flying phoenix. #wushu #taolu