Tiao

Tiao is a technique in a limited number of Jianfa systems. Often with very different methods. Some systems, it is a move related to the more common Beng while in others such as Northern Shaolin it is a far less explosive movement. The former is used as "Spring" while the latter is "Pluck".[1] [2]

Within the Michuan system of jianfa, there are three types of usages for the Tiao cut. First is used to cut your blade free after a Dian cut. A second usage is to strike at the opponents wrist during a strike, or to deflect the blade offline from your body. The third usage is a high powered strike to knock the opponents blade away and out of control for a moment. [2]

However, within the Northern Shaolin system, it is often used as a strike to the underside of an opponents wrist utilising the top edge of the blade. An example of this is performed within the San Cai Jian form.

Northern Wu Jian however has Tiao as a very quick combination of Ci and Ti utilised to stab into an opponent with the very tip of the blade and slash upwards.[3]

Usual Targets Include:

References


1. Yang, JM 2000, "Northern Shaolin Sword", YMAA Publication Center, Boston USA.
2. Rodell, SM 2005, "Chinese Swordsmanship - The Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition ", Seven Stars Books and Video, Annandale.
3. Yun, Z 2006, "The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship - A Manual of Taiji Jian", Boston, USA.

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