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SHUAI JIAO (摔跤):

Shuai Jiao consist of the main principles of Chinese Martial Art:

Ti (踢), Da (打), Shuai (摔), Na (拿)
Kicking, Punching, Throwing and Locking

Its focus has always been to eliminate threat.

In 1928, the term Shuai Jiao was coined to give unity to the style and continue this Chinese combat tradition for the generations to come. Today, this ancient martial art flourishes in many different countries under different banners.

As with any martial art that has survived thousands of years of evolution, different regions in China developed localized strengths and techniques. Please see About for variations of our art.

Shuai Jiao has evolved into several variations, including:

HUBEI (河北)

MENGU (蒙古)

SHANXI (山西)

The Hubei Style (河北) consists of five regional styles:

  • Beijing(北京),

  • Tianjin (天津),

  • Shanghai (上海),

  • Nanjing (南京),

  • Baoding (保定).

Each one has their own specialty, but between large sweeping kicks, fast hands, and sharp, circular, pulling movements, this area developed a range of fighting techniques that have been incorporated into other arts worldwide.

Going farther north, Mongolian/Menggu (蒙古) Shuai Jiao, also known as Bökh, is one of three main warrior arts practiced by the peoples for thousands of years. Known for its "big throws", the countrywide Naddam Festival in Mongolia still holds Bökh events which are by far the most popular and the most lucrative for the competitors.

Bordering the Hubei province, the wrestlers from the Shangxi (山西) area also were famed for their skill. Practicing in shorter pants, this style developed leg catching techniques that cripple their opponents.