Shanxi Shuaijiao writeup

**Jack Rusher** · Posted On: 1/10/2012 9:28pm

This fellow went to his girlfriend's home village and gave shuaijiao a try:

It was very interesting, such a different game. Although my opponent was trying his level best to throw me on the ground and on a few occasions he sent me sailing over his hip and the fall made me see stars at no time did I feel any fear. All the other wrestlers had formed a circle around us and watched, laughing and clapping whenever someone was thrown (I was the only one thrown).

I felt no malice or negative ego at all. I saw that because Shuai jiao involves so much time actually wrestling it’s very clear to everyone who is the best is and there isn’t much time to get [cocky] as you are constantly getting tested. It was clear that my opponent was way above my ability and because it was known there was a pressure relieved. Compared to some traditional martial arts which I have practised before where sparring is a rarity and tension builts up without any release, controlled exercises can serve to frustrate and can become petty competitions and some people have swollen heads even when they have not proven their worth.

***Omega Supreme*** · Posted On: 1/11/2012 1:08am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=Q_QIpBZJlK0#

Good stuff.

**Mor Sao** · Posted On: 1/11/2012 8:55am

Shuai Jiao rocks!

Shuai concepts rock!

Love me throwing people all over the place!

**Grey Owl** · Posted On: 1/11/2012 9:52am

Sorry if this is already old news but an interesting documentary/reality show broadcast in the UK 2 or 3 years ago. Has sections showing training building up to a contest.

**shogunism** · Posted On: 1/17/2012 8:41am

Shuai Jiao = Wrestling in Mandarin. It is actually highly popular in Western and Northern parts of China.

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 1/17/2012 8:50am

Yes, we know.

**IlikeOwls** · Posted On: 2/14/2012 10:59pm

Here is a technique demonstration video (more in related videos) posted by Ma. The fellow mentioned him in his write up.

I might try this as a takedown the next time I have wrestling practice just for fun.

**W. Rabbit** · Posted On: 2/16/2012 2:25pm

Originally Posted by shogunism

Shuai Jiao = Wrestling in Mandarin. It is actually highly popular in Western and Northern parts of China.

In (modern) Mandarin, it actually means to throw or wrestle someone to the ground with your legs/hip. In my opinion it's closer to judo than wrestling.

In ancient china this was called jiao li, and they did it wearing horned helmets that could gore an opponent to death.