Can shuai chiao be an art for life?

[crosstrainedwar]

Could somebody practice shuai chiao at an advanced age? I believe Master Chang did it well into his seventies. However, I think it would be difficult for your body to take continual punishment from its throws. Thanks in advance.

[chris davis 200]

master Chang did it into his 70's so why cant others!

I think that you have the same problems with Judo - but at such an age after so much practice the falling is ok for you to deal with - you have been doing it all your life - so your body is very well prepared to keep doing it.

Just my thoughts

Cheers
Chris

[m.artist]

can someone give me some info on this art plz?..i've heard of it but don't know a whole lot about it

[Tom Yum]

Shuai Jiao is an old form of Chinese wrestling that emphasizes stand-up grappling, hard takedowns and joint locks. Here ya go:

http://www.changshuaichiao.com/chang_shuai_chiao.htm

[m.artist]

i read that whole thing...thanks for the info..i didn't know it was a grappling art..

[Tom Yum]

The rules for shuai jiao favor stand up grappling and getting a successfull takedown. You can grab the legs, kick and hit (with an open hand?) but from what I've read the striking supplements the takedown because points are only awarded based on how high and hard you slam your opponent into the mat.

Check out Matt Furey's site as well.

[Rudolphuss]

"Shuai Jiao" is the Chinese word for "wrestling".

[crosstrainedwar]

Thanks, guys. What do you think is the oldest age that somebody should start learning this art? Thanks in advance.

[Rudolphuss]

It's never too late .

[jubaji]

It's never too late .

I wonder if that's true?