Weapon articles
Fifteen comprehensive weapon articles now document the arsenal of wuxia, from legendary named weapons to fundamental weapon types found throughout the genre.
Wuxia Blog
Update
Articles filed under “Update”.
Understanding wuxia fundamentals
Four foundational articles now explain core wuxia concepts essential for understanding the genre's terminology and social structures.
Why 'transmission' instead of 'teach'?
Exploring why wuxia translations use 'transmission' for martial arts teaching and what this reveals about lineage, legacy, and the sacred bond between master and disciple.
Mandarin Duck Blades translation updated to Third Edition
The Mandarin Duck Blades translation has been updated to align with Jin Yong's Third Edition, with a comprehensive changelog documenting differences between editions.
Quick reference for translations
Translation pages now include a Quick reference section to help you discover characters, places, and concepts mentioned in each chapter.
Mandarin Duck Blades translation completed
We've completed the translation of Jin Yong's Mandarin Duck Blades, a delightful comedy that subverts wuxia expectations.
WuxiaSociety v2.0
We have moved to an all-new site with exciting features still under development. Help report any issues you encounter.
Meet the wuxia authors
Discover the literary masters who shaped the wuxia genre on our new authors page.
Jin Yong characters, factions, and martial arts pages
New overview pages for Jin Yong's characters, factions, and martial arts are now available, making it easier to explore the vast world of Jin Yong's novels.
Picking up the translation for Mandarin Duck Blades
I've started translating the Third Edition of Mandarin Duck Blades.
Sword of the Yue Maiden Third Edition completed
I've completed the third edition of Sword of the Yue Maiden.
New translation of Demi-Gods & Semi-Devils Chapter 1
I've done a complete re-translation of Chapter 1 of Demi-Gods & Semi-Devils.