prolyfik Posted February 9, 2006 at 12:38 PM Report Posted February 9, 2006 at 12:38 PM Hi, Anyone know of a good place in Beijing to buy Tai Chi swords (to actually practice with) in Beijing? I've been out to near the Sports University in ShangDi, but there were only a couple shops there with so-so selections. Thanks in advance! Quote
imron Posted February 9, 2006 at 11:45 PM Report Posted February 9, 2006 at 11:45 PM Yeah, there's a lot of rubbish around. I'm lucky in that my 师兄 is a swordsmith, so my sword is custom-made I know of quite a few people who use Long Quan (龙泉) swords. They're quite a well known and reputable brand so I'm sure you can get them in Beijing (they're made in Zhejiang province). You could probably give them a call and see if they can tell you a place in Beijing that sells them. Other than that, probably your best bet is to find a Taiji instructor and ask him. There are a couple of people that practise (or at least used to practise) Chen style Taiji behind the 9 dragon wall at Beihai park on Saturday mornings - though this was 2-3 years ago so I don't know if they're still about. They also train with swords and other weapons so you could try going there and seeing if they can give you some suggestions. Quote
prolyfik Posted February 10, 2006 at 07:41 PM Author Report Posted February 10, 2006 at 07:41 PM Thanks, imron for the info. I ended up picking up a couple long quan brand swords and a couple practice swords from a few different shops out near the Sports University in Shang Di. There are 3 shops that I could find out there with an eclectic collection of various supplies. Other than that, I still haven't found a "good" source or place with a huge selection. I guess I'll just have to make do for now... Thanks! Quote
earendil31 Posted February 28, 2006 at 06:44 AM Report Posted February 28, 2006 at 06:44 AM As an aside prolyfik, how much did your swords cost? Quote
Shadowdh Posted March 7, 2006 at 04:21 PM Report Posted March 7, 2006 at 04:21 PM Well I know what I will be buying and sending home when there this July... crikey Long Quan Jian for under £20... they go for 180ish here in the UK... Quote
imron Posted March 8, 2006 at 09:49 AM Report Posted March 8, 2006 at 09:49 AM Here in Qinhuangdao, you can get a Long Quan Jian for less than 100 RMB. Quote
Shadowdh Posted March 8, 2006 at 05:39 PM Report Posted March 8, 2006 at 05:39 PM So then a visit to Imron's is on the cards... Quote
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