Shuai Jiao
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Shuai Jiao is a traditional Chinese martial art which uses mostly throws, joint locks (Chin Na), and ground fighting to defeat an attacker. It is one of the best and most complete styles of self-defense. It is the ancestor of the Japanese martial art of Jujutsu and its offshoots (Judo, Aikido, etc.) There is also an element of qi training in the art.
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History
Shuai Jiao was originally simply a kind of wrestling. Later on, punches, kicks and blocks were added to the art. Known in ancient times as "Jiao Li", it was first systemized under the Zhou Dynasty in the first millennium BCE. As such, it pre-dates the introduction of the Indian martial arts to China by around a thousand years, making Shuai Jiao one of the oldest martial arts in the world.
Techniques
The throwing techniques of Shuai Jiao include using the arms to grab or hook the opponent and the legs to hook or trip the opponent. The throws are designed to slam the enemy to the ground hard enough so that he will not be able to get back up. Ground techniques are then used, if necessary, to finish the fight.
Competition
There are two kinds of sport Shuai Jiao: traditional and combat. Traditional competition is a type of stand-up wrestling somewhat similar to Sumo. In this version version, punching, kicking, and joint locks are not permitted. A competitor wins if any part of the opponent's body other than the feet touches the ground. In combat competition, strikes are allowed, so that it resembles Mixed Martial Arts competition.
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