Train Jianfa the Way It Was Meant to Be - A Living Combat Sword Art

The Most Complete Jian Study Path Anywhere

Historically grounded. Pressure-tested. Community-driven.
Follow a proven Jian program that delivers real progress you can feel in every bout

wherever you train. No local teacher required.

See progress every bout — clear standards + graduated intensity

Know exactly what to practice next — personalized plan + milestones

Use authentic applications — verified in sparring

Improve every week — weekly live sessions, all recorded

Train your way — solo or with partners, global community

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

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $39/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

How the Jianfa Study Path
TRANSFORMS YOUR SWORDSMANSHIP

Train with purpose from session one — clear structure, live guidance, on-demand depth.

Through the Jianfa Study Path, you’ll:

Bridge forms → fighting — guided 3-phase Jian path to advanced freeplay

Never wonder what to practice — your personal training hub sets priorities + tracks progress

Fix problems fast each week — weekly live webinars (all recorded)

Learn on your schedule — deep weapon-specific library on-demand

Train what’s real — historically grounded curriculum, pressure-tested in sparring

Choose your route — solo or partners; seminars, study groups, tournaments (when ready)

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $39/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 $39/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

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

The Complete Jian Study Path—
Everything Included for $39/Month

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

My Wuguan — your personalized plan, mapped to our 3-phase curriculum — exact next steps, adaptive, milestone-tracked, laser-focused on pressure-tested results.

Weekly live webinars (2×/week) — real-time corrections & Q&A that keep you moving; join live when you can, or watch every session on-demand.

The Vaults — deep, searchable archive of every lesson & webinar, organized by topic and scenario for fast drill → answer.

Courses built for application — Jian short & long forms taught for fighting with historically accurate tactics.

Community & accountability — full forum access plus worldwide training partners for feedback, support, and study-group guidance.

Online → in-person continuity — seminars and retreats aligned to the same roadmap for clean skill transfer.

Expand your impact — compete or start and grow a study group when you’re ready.

All this for just $39/month after your free trial.
Cancel anytime. No risk — just results.

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $39/month after trial • Cancel anytime • 30-day guarantee

About The Academy

You’re Not Alone — Join the Worldwide Jianfa 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 $7/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

TESTIMONIALS

Why Hundreds of Students Trust the Jianfa Study Path

Here’s what real students are saying after just weeks of following the Jianfa 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 Jianfa Study Path

Start free for 7 days
$39/month after.

This isn’t just a course — it’s your complete support system for learning real Chinese swordsmanship.

Always know your next step — personalized, phase-based plan mapped to our 3-phase curriculum
Improve every week — two live webinars with real-time corrections (every session recorded)
Learn on your schedule — deep, searchable vault of every lesson & webinar
Train for reality — historically grounded applications verified in sparring
Never train alone — supportive worldwide community, partners, and feedback
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 to: your personalized plan, this week’s live sessions, and the complete Vaults.

Start Your Study Path – Free 7-Day TrialJust $39/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 Start is Now!

For $39/month after a free 7-day trial, join the worldwide revival with a complete Jianfa study path—a personalized, phase-based plan, weekly live sessions (all recorded), a deep on-demand Vault, and a supportive global community. No local teacher required.

Don’t let another month pass without progress you can feel in every bout. Start your free trial today and make the next 90 days the most productive training you’ve ever done.

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