Practiced each morning in parks around the world, modern T'ai Chi has been gaining popularity for many years due to its benefits to health and longevity. With low weight to minimize joint stress our modern T'ai Chi swords also provide the durability required for daily practice.

     Designed by world-renowned Chinese martial arts master Sifu Adam Hsu, these Chinese straight swords (Jian) are becoming the weapon of choice in the Tai Chi community. Functionality, weight and balance are paramount considerations in Sifu Hsu’s designs, while Hanwei’s quality and workmanship give the swords a graceful and pleasing appearance. The blades are crafted in high-carbon spring steel and have a pronounced center ridge and distal taper, producing exactly the right degree of stiffness and a very audible hiss in the cutting stroke. The Ming-style steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol, while the open-ended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel. The Jians are available with the grips and scabbards made from either fiberglass (Single-hand SH2269A,B,C and D, Double-hand SH2278) for extreme durability or exotic wood (SH2313A,B,C and D) for the traditionalist. A unique feature is the “duck-bill lock” in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place. The single-hand sword is available in four blade sizes SH2269A, SH2313A – 28”, SH2269B, SH2313B – 30”, SH2269C, SH2313C – 32” and SH2269D, SH2313D – 34”. The two-hand Jian (SH2278) features a 36” blade and an 11” grip. With a weight of slightly less than 2 lbs. this long sword handles beautifully.

     Designed for T'ai Chi practitioners with a fully tempered high-carbon spring steel blade. Features a ming style guard, wood handle with matching wood scabbard.

     The Miaodao (Corn Leaf Saber) is another design by Sifu Adam Hsu. This graceful sword is very quick at well under 2 lbs. and the grooved high-carbon blade hisses beautifully in the cutting stroke. The grip is bound in rattan to avoid slipping. For students qualified to use a live blade, the sword is well suited to both Miaodao form and martial applications. Features a High-Carbon blade with rattan handle and exceptional balance.

     The Hsu Sword Bag is very strongly made in a heavy Cordura fabric with leather reinforcing. It will accommodate any of the single-hand Jians.

Key Features:
• Will hold any one-handed Adam Hsu Jian
• 7 1/2 x 5 Accessory Pocket
• Heavy Cordura
• Overall length: 45"

     These tassels are designed for Taiji and Gongfu swords, and will match any such swords in our collection. Available in white (OH2271), Yellow (OH2270) and Red (OH2272).

     The Taiji Sword Case (OH2057) is the perfect way to get your sword to and from class. Constructed of durable black nylon, this case is sure to protect you sword during your travels. The case is equipped with a shoulder harness for travel convenience. The safe choice for transporting and protecting your taiji / Tai Chi sword.

Key Features:
• Tough and practical
• Made for Practical T'ai Chi swords
• Padded for protection of the sword
• Overall length: 42 1/4"