Wind and fire wheels are paired melee weapons associated with Chinese martial arts such as baguazhang and taijiquan. Visually, they resemble chakrams, although unlike chakrams, they do not throw weapons.
Each wheel is a
flat metal ring about 38 cm (about 15 inches) in diameter. One quarter segment
has a padded handle with a cross guard; the other three segments have
protruding flame-like blades. With one wheel in each hand, the practitioner can
slash, stab, parry, or disarm an opponent.
In the
mythological story Fengshen Yanyi, Immortal Taiyi gave Nezha a wind wheel and a
fire wheel. They stood as a magical tool while chanting spells.
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