Harkon72 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The Iron War Fan or Tessen.Has anyone used one?I've seen tessen kata on youtube; they vary in quality. I know that Japanese Kuno Ichi used them, but do guys use them too? I have bought one for our Sempai for her birthday. It's for girls, right? Or is the tessen what Sumo referees carry into the Basho? Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizentai Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 "tessen" means "iron fan" "gunbai" is what gyoji use in sumo tournaments. I think those are usually wooden.It sounds like you got it right to me. However, I've seen tessen demos done by male and female practitioners. "My work itself is my best signature."-Kawai Kanjiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 We spent a small amount of time with it when I studied Tai Chi. Male and female practiced with it.Gunbai are usually the unfoldable flat ones right?I think the Tessen is generally a male and female weapon:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_war_fan#War_fans_in_history_and_folklore "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellacooper Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 A war fan is a fan designed for use in warfare. Several types of war fans were used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Kunoichi (female ninja) used them also. They are also referred to as tessen. War fans were commonly used as surprise-weapons.You must watch this video http://www.pacificsports.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 While the book can be a little fantastical, in Shotokan's Secret the author suggests that since folding fans were such a common element of day to day dress Matsumura and company may have carried tessen (that didn't fold out, basically iron cudgels) as secret weapons. Seeing as he and his pals doubled as bodyguards for the king at the time, and they weren't supposed to carry weapons (Satsuma edicts and what-not) I don't find this unlikely. There are some paintings floating around where they have folding fans stuffed in their belts. Checkout my Insta and my original music: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmurphy1992/Poems, Stories, other Writings: https://andrewsnotebook6.wordpress.com/Youtube: @AndrewMilesMurphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Shogun Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I use a tessen as a secondary weapon when doing juttejutsu, which is part of the Shinto Muso Ryu curriculum.We generally practice with a price of wood shaped like a folded fan.I do have a steel foldable fan which is quite stiff and heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Imho, nothings just for girls, and nothings just for boys, at least not in modern times. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Imho, nothings just for girls, and nothings just for boys, at least not in modern times. I agree. I wasn't sure if it appeared to be more suited to women because they would have carried them more often, as the men would usually have carried something more useful as a weapon, like a sword? But, it appears the fan may have been an item carried by men at times, as well. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Imho, nothings just for girls, and nothings just for boys, at least not in modern times. I agree. I wasn't sure if it appeared to be more suited to women because they would have carried them more often, as the men would usually have carried something more useful as a weapon, like a sword? But, it appears the fan may have been an item carried by men at times, as well.I believe this is true. I have to admit that my historical knowledge is mostly in Western history but I seem to remember something about this. Also, fans are an awesome weapon, no matter the gender. Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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