Wind and fire wheels
Wind-and-fire wheels (Template:Zh) are melee weapons, wielded as a pair, associated with Chinese martial arts such as baguazhang and taijiquan.[1] Visually, they are similar to chakrams, although unlike chakrams they are not throwing weapons.
Each wheel is a flat metal ring approximately Script error: No such module "convert". in diameter. One quarter-segment has a padded grip with a cross-guard; the other three segments have protruding flame-styled blades. With one wheel in each hand, the practitioner can slash, stab, parry, or disarm an opponent.[2]
In the mythological story Fengshen Yanyi, the Immortal Taiyi gave Nezha a wind-wheel and a fire-wheel. These were stood on whilst chanting incantations, to serve as a magic vehicle.[3]
See also
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References
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- ↑ Sun, Steve L; Tai Chi Chuan Wind and Fire Wheels, S L S Publication Center, 1998 Template:ISBN
- ↑ Sun, Steve L.; Advanced Tai Chi Chuan Wind and Fire Wheels, S L S Publication Center, 1999. Template:ISBN.
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