Shifu Amanda Heidke

Created by  Grand Master Jesse Tsao, 

and taught by his official Specialist Instructor at the highest level  Shifu Amanda Heidke.

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The fan may conjure up images of romance and grace, but what many people are unaware of, is the history of the versatile fan as a lethal weapon.

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The innocent looking fan can be hidden in a sleeve and carried close to conceal daggers or darts and opened to hide ones movements. "Fighting Fans"

had ribs made of honed metal and carried folded.

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The closed fan can be a baton to deflect, strike, stab, or bludgeon an opponent while the open fan can be used to shield, distract and cut.

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Even when open the fan may still appear harmless

but in the hands of an expert, the fan can become suddenly deadly.

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All postures  in this exciting form are practical, useful techniques for self-healing and self-defense,

based on traditional Yang Style Tai Chi.

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