Want to train the Chinese sword for real,
but it feels like a closed world you can't get into?
Go From Total Beginner to Your First Real Bout
in 90 Days
A guided 90-day path into Chinese swordsmanship, from your very first lesson to a controlled bout. No experience needed.
No local school required.
Unlike traditional sword training, which requires a teacher and years before you ever spar, the Blueprint is a safe, step-by-step way in from day one. You bring the curiosity. It hands you the path. Ninety days from now, you've crossed swords for real.
Drawn to It for Years, but Never Knew How to Start?
The Chinese sword pulls at you. You've watched the videos, maybe picked up a blade and tried a few cuts. But actually learning it properly always seemed to need things you don't have: a school nearby, a teacher who'll take you, years of standing at the back before anyone lets you spar.
So you've stayed on the outside, wanting in. Not because you lack the will, but because nobody ever showed you a way in that starts from zero and actually leads somewhere.
That's the gap the Blueprint closes. A clear way in from your very first lesson, no school, no teacher down the road, no waiting years to find out if you can really do this. Just a path you can follow from home, all the way to crossing swords for real.
What the Blueprint Changes for You
From your very first lesson, you're never guessing. Every session has a point, a place in the sequence, and a clear next step, so you always know what to practise and why.
You'll learn proven historical technique that holds up against a real opponent, not just in demonstration. You'll get personal feedback on your own swordsmanship from instructors who spar. And you'll do it inside a community of people starting the same journey, so when you hit a wall, someone's already been through it.
By day 90 you won't just have watched swordsmanship from the outside. You'll have done it.
Your Step-By-Step 90-Day Roadmap,
Phase by Phase
Phase 1 – Build the Foundation (Days 1–30)
Grip, stance, structure, and body mechanics done properly
A simple but complete cutting sequence
The core strategy that sits underneath all Chinese swordsmanship
Phase 2 – Unlock the Core Skills for Freeplay (Days 31–60)
All the fundamental cuts, the building blocks of real swordplay
Solo drills, footwork, and short formations for fluid combinations
The strength, coordination, and timing that sparring demands
Phase 3 – Train for a Real Opponent (Days 61–90)
Move safely from solo work to partner drills
Build the nerve to stand in front of a full-power attack
Apply your technique in live, controlled sparring
Phase 4: Your First Bout, and the Start of Something Bigger
By the end of the Blueprint you'll have crossed swords for real. That first bout isn't a finish line, it's the moment the actual work begins. Your membership keeps you sharp with monthly live webinars, accuracy and refinement drills, and a community to train with, and when you're ready to go from surviving your first bouts to commanding them, the Jianfa Study Path is waiting for you.
JOIN 100's OF PRACTITIONERS AND TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD.
JOIN 100's OF PRACTITIONERS AND TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD.
You're Not Alone.
Join the Worldwide Jianfa Revival
The Academy of Chinese Swordsmanship exists to put the fighting back into Chinese swordsmanship.
It's led by Scott M. Rodell, a direct student of the late Wang Yen-nien and one of the few teachers in the world treating the jian as a live weapon rather than a museum piece. Decades of teaching, test cutting, and full-contact application stand behind every lesson in the Blueprint. This isn't theory dressed up as tradition. It's tradition pressure-tested and proven.
Through structured weapon paths, live coaching, in-person seminars, and a global community, the Academy is building something bigger than a course. It's a living martial art being put back together.
You don't need a local teacher.
You don't need to figure it out alone.
You just need to start.
TESTIMONIALS
Why Hundreds of Students Trust the Jianfa Blueprint
Here’s what real students are saying after just weeks of following the Jianfa Blueprint — 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
"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
"It’s having expert teaching in your home on demand. The study paths give students like me a structure to build on."
- TOM D.
Here’s Everything You Get —
All for $7/Month After Your Free Trial
This isn't just a course. It's a complete support system for learning real Chinese swordsmanship.
A proven 90-day roadmap — fundamentals to your first bout, no wasted time
Follow-at-home video lessons — replay every movement until it's natural
Monthly live webinar — real feedback on your swordsmanship, replay for 30 days
Real sparring skills — a clear, safe path from solo work into partner practice
A worldwide sword community — train, share, and progress alongside others
Ongoing growth — accuracy drills, advanced lessons, and new content as you improve
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have a sword. How can I start?
No problem — many members begin with a simple wooden or synthetic practice sword, which is inexpensive and easy to find online. We’ll guide you on what to get and how to start safely.
I’m a total beginner. Is the Academy suitable for me?
Absolutely. The Jianfa Blueprint is designed so you can start from zero and progress step-by-step. You’ll never feel lost — every lesson builds on the last.
Can I genuinely learn swordsmanship online?
Yes — our structured video lessons, live webinars, and direct feedback mean you’re never training in a vacuum. Hundreds of students worldwide are already sparring confidently thanks to this system.
I’ve been practicing sword forms for years. What’s in it for me at the Academy?
If you’ve mastered forms but never learned how to apply them in sparring, this is where it all clicks. We bridge the gap between solo form and live combat application.
What if I change my mind about the membership?
You can cancel anytime. We also have a 30-day money-back guarantee — no hassle, no hard feelings.
How does the 7-day free trial work?
Sign up today, get full access immediately, and explore everything for 7 days without paying a penny. If you love it, keep going for just $7/month.
I live in a different time zone. Will I miss out on the live webinars?
Not at all — every webinar is recorded and available for replay for 30 days, so you can watch (and rewatch) on your own schedule.
What if I don’t have anyone to spar with locally?
No problem. We’ll show you solo drills and partner drills that can be adapted with minimal equipment, plus ways to connect online with other members for feedback until you can spar in person.
Do I need to be fit or flexible to start?
Not at all. The Blueprint is designed to build your strength, coordination, and stamina gradually, regardless of your starting point.
Your Moment to Start is Now!
For about the price of a coffee a month, you get a clear way in, expert coaching from a teacher who actually spars, and a worldwide community that has your back.
You've watched from the outside long enough. Start your free trial today, and make the next 90 days the ones where you finally cross swords for real.
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