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Patrik Dahlman · Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Shanghai

Help!

Have moved to China and I am now desperately looking for continue practise longsword etc in the Shanghai region. Also customs did not allow me to bring my practise swords Crying or Very sad

so I cannot even practise the swordplay on my own in a decent way.

Anybody know any clubs or people in Shanghai?

Any tips on how to bring in blunted practice swords to China without smuggling?

Regards
Patrik

Kody Tench · Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Posts: 27

Patrik Dahlman · Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Shanghai

Well, according to Albion in Us it should b e ok but I also spoke to Albion Europe and they strongly advised against it. Apperently its not legal to bring it in to China and there is a big risk that the customs confiscate it.

Patrik

Kody Tench · Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Posts: 27

Well sorry man I wish I could help, you might have to make some wooden wasters but I know this doesn't solve your problem. Sad

Jaron Bernstein · Joined: 07 Dec 2003 Posts: 1108

There is a guy named Lance Chen (link follows) in Hong Kong. He is closer to the area (albeit not on the mainland) and might be able to suggest some resources for you.

http://www.rsw.com.hk/

Eddie Smith · Joined: 11 Apr 2003 Posts: 80

aren't some of the manufactures of swords in China? Paul Chen comes to mind. May not be as good to have to use them and buy in China but maybe if already there can buy there? just a thought.

Jaron Bernstein · Joined: 07 Dec 2003 Posts: 1108

Some Chinese martial arts do use weapons. You might ask them how they legally get theirs.