Shuaijiao (摔跤)(s摔交)or (摔角)

Shuaijiao techniques and methods are referred to by many different names. It is also known as jiaodi (角抵), juedi(角抵), Jiaoli (角力賽)(s角力赛), xiangpu(相撲)(s相扑), etc. It has been a popular sport since ancient times with its objective to skilfully use leverage to throw or unbalance the opponent.

Shuaijiao (take down) techniques are used during close range combat situations where kicking and punching are difficult or ineffective. In combat situations, a specific type of shuaijiao, called kuaijiao 快跤, is used. Kuaijiao means “fast grappling” and refers to techniques that avoid any prolonged struggling with the opponent. Kuaijiao techniques are usually done as a follow up to another type of technique such as qinna, a kick, or a punch. After the throw, the fight continues until the opponent is subdued. This is very different from sport suaijiao, where the contest stops when one person is downed, and continues again with both competitors on their feet.

As with qinna, extensive training in tuishou (pushing hands) is not only extremely helpful, but is often essential for the proper execution of shuaijiao techniques.

Grandmaster Liang demonstrates shuaijiao with Ian Sinclair



Grandmaster Liang talks about shuaijiao with Sam Masich