SHUTTLECOCK

Shuttlecock kicking, Ti Jian Zi, is another traditional popular folk game. Some records date its origin as far back as the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). This game prevailed during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), when shops specializing in shuttlecocks business appeared. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), formal competition of shuttlecock kicking was held. In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), shuttlecock kicking reached its climax in terms of both making technics and the kicking skills.Besides, it’s convenient to play, for only a very small area is needed to kick the shuttlecock, and it can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime. The challenge of the increasingly difficult levels of shuttlecock kicking has made it a popular and timeless game among the Chinese.

Many people from various countries are often asking about Shuttlecock Sport, but few of them are ready to get involved with it; Michael Holzapfel and his Austrian's colleagues are one of them. A small, but enthusiastic group play shuttlecock with Michael leading in Mönchof, Austria.

This year they already organized two small competitions.

Vernal Clash Cup was in end of March and Michael was celebrated his birthday in January with a shuttlecock tournament as well.