Fan (Shazi) - Shaolin Kung Fu Weapon

Shaolin Kung Fu students learn techniques for fighting with a fan. In Chinese, these fans are known as "Shazi". This weapon is also similar to the war fans used in the Japanese martial arts of Tessenjutsu.

Below is a video of the first fan kata - although not very visible, the fan has blades at the tips.

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