Difficulty: Challenger (Level 3)
A 14-year-old Chinese martial arts prodigy who is skilled in her use of three knives has gone viral because of her dedication and passion for her craft.
Born in 2010, Xu Yuxi, has been dubbed the “Three-Knives Girl”. Xu has struck a major chord because she says the trio of ornamental weapons symbolise the country, the family and herself.
She has recently captivated the internet with her viral videos showcasing her mastery of this particular martial art, earning her the nickname.
Xu developed a deep passion for traditional Chinese martial arts from a young age and currently trains at the Huangyan Martial Arts Centre in Putian.
In a viral video, Xu, wearing traditional Chinese clothing, uses decorative hairpins like knives and demonstrates quick and smooth movements with impressive accuracy and strength.
The “knives” she uses are traditionally known as Three Hairpins or San Tiao Zan in Chinese.
Answer: the country, her family and herself
