JianZi

Jianzi is a traditional popular Asian game dating back to 206BC – 220 AD thus having a history of being played over 2000 years. Jianzi first came to Europe in 1936 and has slowly been spreading across the continent.

These Shuttlecocks have feathers attached into plastic discs that act like a spring and are available in a selection of colours (more available soon).

How To Play

To play the game various parts of the body except the hands and be used from keeping the shuttlecock from touching the ground. It is primarily balanced and propelled upwards using parts of the leg, especially the feet. Once you are skilled in the sport you should be able to employ powerful and spectacular overhead kicks.

There are two ways in which to play the game:

1. Informal

• There are unlimited variations of the game, such as trying to keep the shuttlecock in the air until an agreed target of kicks (eg. 100) is reached, either alone or in a pair. In circle play, the aim may be simply to keep play going. In all but the most competitive formats, a skilful display is a key component of play

2. Formal

• Competitively, the game is played on a rectangular court 6.10 by 11.88 metres, divided by a net (much like badminton) at a height of 1.60 metres (1.50 metres for women).

Health Benefits

Playing shuttlecock is vigorous aerobic exercise health benefits of any active sport. Building hand-eye coordination is also good for the health of the brain.

Shuttlecock kicking is not only great fun, but also provides vigorous physical exercise. Besides, it’s convenient to play, requiring only a very small area, and it can be practiced just about anywhere and any time.

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