Shuai chiao (also spelled shuai jiao) is known as China's wrestling and throwing art. With roots going back 2,000 to 3,000 years, it may be one of the oldest styles in existence. Shuai chiao strategy encourages students to use hand and foot strikes to soften up an opponent, then move in for a bone-breaking throw. Unlike judo, in which breakfalls can usually be done to lessen the impact of a throw, shuai chiao teaches students to lock the limbs before throwing, which intensifies the impact.

Shuai chiao was popularized by Chang Dung-sheng, a Chinese master who fought many challenge matches in China before relocating to Taiwan to teach at the Central Police Academy. The art is now practiced in Asia, the United States and Europe.


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