Man in China with no arms shows millions how the disabled can live full lives in videos of cooking, writing and sewing with his feet
- Fan lost both arms in an accident at the age of three, but has excelled at almost everything he turns his feet to ever since
- He lives a full life by using his feet in place of his arms for many everyday activities like chopping wood and cooking
From chopping wood to writing delicate Chinese calligraphy, 33-year-old Fan Yutian has shown millions of people on mainland social media that a person without arms can live a full life by using their feet instead.
Fan, who lost both arms in an accident at the age of three, has earned respect and received support after sharing videos online demonstrating how he uses his feet to cook, farm, write Chinese calligraphy, and even sew garments.
“I wanted to tell others that with my feet, I could do anything that others do with their hands,” he told the South China Morning Post.
Born and raised in a poverty-stricken family in Fuchuan county of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China, Fan has proved that disability and poverty have not defeated him. Instead, he can be better at certain things than able-bodied people.
Since childhood, Fan has won awards in various competitions including swimming, calligraphy, dancing and public speaking.
His inspirational videos on Douyin, mainland China’s TikTok, have attracted 263,000 followers and 3.4 million likes.
“You’re awesome. I felt bad about myself, but after seeing you, I found there is no obstacle I can’t overcome,” one admirer wrote.
