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Originally Posted by gong fu
does anyone here know much about this style of combat?
and some people think that "kung fu" and chinese traditional arts are all based purely on striking etc, but this style is near enough all hold takedowns and grappling based with some strikes and is a traditional art. any knowledge about this style?
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I got this info from
Shaolin Wolf:
Style: Shuai Jiao
Description: This ancient style of wrestling originating from a fighting form known as Jiao Di, is said to have been developed by the Yellow Emperor Huangdi himself.
The present name, Shuai Jiao, was established by the Goushu Institute of Nanjing in 1928 when it completed the task of standardizing the competition rules.
These days, Shaui Jiao, or Throw Horn, is most particularly popular with Mongolians who regularly hold competitions during major cultural events.
Despite its rustic roots, several name changes, and the development of numerous variations, Shuai Jiao is to this day considered a popular sport and a viable means of self-defense while still adhering to its roots, making it one of the oldest presently practiced forms of kung fu.