Hand fan martial arts

Fighting with hand fans is one of 18 types of traditional martial arts in Vietnam used mostly for self-defence.
Hand fan martial arts ảnh 1Martial artists from Vo Lam Tan Khanh - Ba Tra martial arts practice fighting with hand fans. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Hand fan martial arts ảnh 2Fighting a knife with a hand fan. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Hand fan martial arts ảnh 3Turning the hand fan hilt, or handle, to attack the opponent’s flank. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Hand fan martial arts ảnh 4Practising with a hand fan. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Hand fan martial arts ảnh 5A Wushu practitioner practices fighting with a hand fan. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Hand fan martial arts ảnh 6In many martial arts classes in Vietnam, hand fan martial arts are performed beautifully by older practitioners, winning the admiration of the younger generation. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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