✦ Member ⌕

Shuai Jiao

Chinese wrestling.

One of the oldest recorded wrestling styles, from China. Wrestlers wear jackets and belts and try to throw the opponent quickly and cleanly.

Fact file

Country
China
Type
Grappling & wrestling
Sources: Encyclopaedia Britannica

History

Shuai jiao is Chinese wrestling, one of the oldest martial arts in China, with roots in ancient "jiao di" contests. Wrestlers wear short, strong jackets (dalian) and belts, and use grips, trips and throws.

Under the Qing dynasty the imperial court kept its own wrestling corps. A bout is won when the opponent touches the ground with anything but the feet.