Sword Scholars — The All-Access Chinese Swordsmanship Study Path

The Most Complete Chinese Weapons Study Path — Anywhere

Historically grounded. Pressure-tested. Community-driven.
Unlock every weapon path — Jian, Dao, Miao Dao, Dadao, Spear, Shuangshou Dao & Jian — in one membership. Follow a personalized, phase-based plan with weekly live sessions (all recorded) to build confident, authentic swordplay — wherever you train.
No local teacher required.

See progress every bout — clear standards + graduated intensity

Always know what to practice — personalized all-weapons milestones

Use authentic applications — verified in sparring

Improve every week — live sessions across tracks, all recorded

Access everything — full Vault across all weapons (every webinar & course)

Led by Scott M. Rodell (30+ years) • Thousands trained worldwide

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $69/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

How the SWORD SCHOLARS study path
TRANSFORMS YOUR SWORDSMANSHIP

Train with purpose from session one— all-weapons access, clear structure, weekly live guidance, and on-demand depth that turns practice into progress you can feel in every bout.

Through the Sword Scholars Study Path, you’ll:

Progress faster with one plan — train every weapon without guesswork

Always know what to practice — a personalized all-weapons plan sets clear milestones

Fix issues fast each week — cross-track live sessions (all recorded).

Learn on your schedule — the full all-weapons Vault, searchable and on-demand.

Make forms work in bouts — historical applications verified in sparring.

Reach freeplay safely — clear standards + graduated intensity.

Choose your route — solo or partners; seminars, study groups, tournaments

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $69/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

JOIN 100's OF PRACTITIONERS AND TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD.

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $69/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

JOIN 100's OF PRACTITIONERS AND TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD.

The Most Complete Chinese
Swordsmanship Study Path—
Everything Included for $69/Month

(Yes — everything below is included after your free trial.)

My Wuguan — your phase-based plan for Jian, Dao & Miao Dao — a personalized 3-phase curriculum (Foundations → Integrating Tactics → Swordplay Proficiency) with exact next steps, adaptive progression, and milestone tracking—laser-focused on pressure-tested results.

Weekly live sessions (4×/week across tracks) — real-time corrections & Q&A for Jian, Dao, Miao Dao and rotating focus blocks; join live when you can, or watch every session on-demand so you never fall behind. Every sessions recorded.

The Vaults — all weapons, fully searchable — every lesson & webinar across Jian, Dao, Miao Dao, Dadao, Spear, Shuangshou Dao & Jian, organized by weapon, topic, and scenario for fast drill → answer.

Application-first courses (beyond My Wuguan) — Dadao, Spear, Shuangshou Dao & Jian taught for fighting with historically grounded tactics, linking forms to entries, timing, and responses that hold up in sparring.

Cross-weapon fluency — targeted modules that help tactics transfer between blades and against diverse weapons (entries, deflections, range control, bridging & responses).

Community & accountability — full forum access with weapon-specific channels, partner finder, feedback threads, and study-group guidance so you’re never training alone.

Online → in-person continuity — seminars and retreats aligned to the same roadmap, so skills built online transfer cleanly to sparring and live training.

Expand your impact — optional competition prep (rulesets, rounds, pressure plans) and resources to start & grow a study group when you’re ready.

All this for just $69/month after your free trial.
Cancel anytime. No risk — just results.

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $69/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

About The Academy

You’re Not Alone — Join the Worldwide Chinese Swordsmanship Revival

For too long, Chinese swordsmanship has been treated as a performance art — elegant forms with no fighting context.

We’re here to change that.

Whether you're a lifelong practitioner who's never sparred, a modern swordsman curious about Chinese weapons, or a teacher looking for structure — you're not alone anymore.

Led by Scott M. Rodell, a pioneer with 30+ years of experience, our academy blends historical accuracy with full-contact application.

Through structured weapon paths, live coaching, in-person seminars/retreats, and a global community, we’re building something bigger than a course — we're restoring a living martial art.

Our Mission

Our goal is to build not just a school, but a movement.

To foster a worldwide revival of Chinese swordsmanship, with vibrant study groups, world-class tournaments, and practitioners committed to mastering and preserving the art.

✅ You don’t need a local teacher.

✅ You don’t need to figure it out alone.

✅ You just need to start.

Start Your Journey – Free 7-Day TrialJust $69/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

TESTIMONIALS

Why Students Trust the
Sword Scholars Study Path

Here’s what real students are saying after just weeks of following the Sword Scholars Study Path — from complete beginners to experienced martial artists, the results speak for themselves.

"Without the Academy, I’d still be mindlessly swinging my Jian. Now, I have structure, proper technique, and the confidence to spar."

- BOB S

"Being able to watch the lessons as many times as I wanted made learning the basics empowering. My forms are now far more practical."

- NEIL W.

"After years of learning forms, I finally understand how to use these weapons for their intended purpose."

- NICOLA B

"This system has streamlined everything we do at our school. The shared blueprint across Academy groups keeps training focused and effective."

- DAVID M

"Studying at the Academy changed how I think about weapons — from flow to countering, it’s completely reshaped my approach."

- LAURA M.

"Joining the Academy helped me re-contextualize everything I thought I knew about the sword, and even inspired me to start my own study group."

- JOHN P

"Laoshi’s focus on practical application and willingness to spar at full speed pushed my skills to a new level. Having the lessons on hand is a huge bonus."

- KYLE F

"It’s having expert teaching in your home on demand. The study paths give students like me a structure to build on."

- TOM D.

You’re One Step Away from the
Complete Sword Scholars Study Path

Start free for 7 days.
$69/month after.

This isn’t just a course — it’s an all-weapons membership + personalized plan + full library that turns training into pressure-tested results — even without a local teacher.

Always know your next step — personalized all-weapons plan (Jian, Dao, Miao Dao phases)
Improve every week — 4 weekly live sessions across tracks (every session recorded)
Learn on your schedule — full all-weapons Vault, searchable by weapon & topic
Train for reality — historically grounded applications verified in sparring
Never train alone — supportive worldwide community, partners, and accountability
Seamless online → in-person — seminars & retreats aligned to the same roadmap
Expand your impact — compete or start and grow a study group when you’re ready

Instant access: your personalized plan, this week’s four live sessions, and the complete all-weapons Vaults.

Everything you need in one membership — no local teacher required.

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $69/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t have a sword. How can I start?

Start with a basic practice Jian (wood or synthetic). No sword yet? Begin Phase 1 with a dowel/trainer while you learn grip, stance, and footwork. Inside you’ll find a simple starter gear list and safety standards for partner work.

I’m a total beginner. Is the Academy suitable for me?

Yes. You start in Phase 1 (Foundational Skills) with a personalized, phase-based plan that tells you exactly what to practice. No local teacher required.

Can I genuinely learn swordsmanship online?

Yes. You get a clear plan, two weekly live webinars for real-time corrections, and a deep on-demand vault of every lesson. Progression standards guide you from solo → partner → freeplay, and seminars/retreats follow the same roadmap so skills transfer cleanly.

I’ve been practicing sword forms for years. What’s in it for me?

The Study Path is historically grounded and pressure-tested. You’ll connect form phrases to live entries, timing, and tactics that work against resistance, with weekly guidance and benchmarks that build bout-by-bout confidence.

What if I change my mind about the membership?

No problem. Start with a 7-day free trial. After that it’s $39/month, cancel anytime, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee.

How does the 7-day free trial work?

Sign up and get instant access to your personalized plan, this week’s live sessions, and the complete Vaults. If it’s not for you, cancel before day 7 and you won’t be charged.

I live in a different time zone. Will I miss out on the live webinars?

Join live when you can; every session is recorded and available on-demand. You can also post questions in the forum and get answers even if you couldn’t attend live.

What if I don’t have anyone to spar with locally?

You can start solo and still progress. Use the forum to find partners when you’re ready, or meet people at seminars. The program includes solo → partner → freeplay progressions with clear safety standards.

Do I need to be fit or flexible to start?

No. Phase 1 meets you where you are and builds strength, mobility, and conditioning gradually. Safety standards and milestones keep training sustainable.

Your Moment to Go
All-Access Is Now!

For $69/month after a free 7-day trial, unlock the complete Chinese weapons study path — a personalized all-weapons plan, 4 weekly live sessions (all recorded), a deep on-demand Vaults, and a supportive worldwide community. No local teacher required.

Don’t let another month slip by. Build bout-by-bout progress and sparring-proven skill across Jian, Dao, Miao Dao, Dadao, Spear, Shuangshou Dao & Jian — wherever you train.

Instant access: your personalized plan (Jian/Dao/Miao Dao phases), this week’s four live sessions, the complete all-weapons Vaults, and application-first courses for Dadao, Spear, Shuangshou Dao & Jian.