The generals and warriors in Chinese Opera would often carry a range of weapons for the interesting fighting scenes. Actors and actresses engaged in swordplay would also combine the action with various body movements and footsteps such as jumping, leaping and wrestling.

The sword is called the "gentleman of all weapons."

At times, a spear is also used as a military weapon by the warriors. In spearplay, actors and actresses combine the poking, circling and blocking with acrobatic acts such as jumping and leaping.

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The ring which is like a bracelet with saw-like teeth around the outside rim is sometimes used by warriors engaged in a fighting scene.