Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since time immemorial, man has fought, and his most basic fighting instinct has always been to grapple. Shuaichiao, commonly known as the chinese art of throwing, is the most ancient and battle tested method of combat in the long history of mankind. This unique volume is the only source for reference on the brutally effective techniques that master weng used to become the twotime chinese national champion. It is meant to provide guidance and counsel for those who wish to practise. With forty years of martial arts training, thirty years running martial arts schools and training students, and a masters degree in asian studies, sifu david a ross brings a unique perspective. Chinese martial arts shuai jiao association examining list of ranking promotion a. Shuaichiao, the mount everest of chinas martial arts ranges, is a famous killing style paneratium in its sublimity of kung fu package. Traditional shuaichiao uniform top this thick weave cotton top has extra heavyduty seams and construction to withstand the stresses of advanced sparring techniques that destroy lesser gear. Shuai jiao shuai chiao and qin na chin na techniques are part of the more advanced studies taught at the academy. The very first example of literature in human history, the epic of gilgamesh, illustrates combative wrestling between gilgamesh and enkidu. Chihsiu weng 9th degree black belt presents the basic history, theory, techniques and applications of chinas oldest martial art.
Definitely one of the first books every written in english on the art of chinese wrestling shuai chiao. Its combat effectiveness has been proven many times over. Tlv thinline bible, holy scriptures, grovesand, tree design duravella. This book is created with love and distributed free. Through the character of lady chiao kuo, also known as princess redbird.
Weng was a direct student of chang tungsheng, famed practitioner and competitor as well as master teacher at the police college in taipei, taiwan until his death in 1986. In the chin dynasty 277419 ad, shuaichiao went from a basic form of self defense into a comprehensive and highly developed martial skill. We will study techniques as how to fall, taotifa, arm techniques,sosonfa, grappling the jacket, nadalian and extensive program with more than 50. However, shuaichiao was not the only fighting style around. Shuaichiao differs from most other wrestling styles in that its techniques are considerably more sophisticated and devastating, emphasizing the use of technique rather than raw power. His cross training experience includes western boxing, muay thai, judo, jiujitsu, free style wrestling, grecoroman wrestling and japanese methods of mixed martial arts. United states shuaichiao association we are a us based. Shuai chiao kung fu academy west is a family owned business in the heart of brooklyn, ohio, established in 2011. Warfare and forms of combat have predated the very first signs of human civilization. Shuai jiao is an ancient chinese martial arts style focused mainly on. Daniel chihsiu weng, a pupil of the renowned shuai chiao grandmaster chang tungsheng, as he shows you everything you need to know to get a black belt in this venerated fighting style.
Shuaichiao is the term pertaining to the ancient jacket wrestling wushu style of beijing, tianjin and baoding of hebei province in the north china plain which was codified by shan pu ying the battalion of excellency in catching of the nei wu fu, internal administration unit of imperial household. The united states shuaichiao organization is a nonprofit group 501c dedicated to expanding the martial. Shuai chiao chinese wrestling dvd by antonio langiano. Shuai jiao is chinese wrestling and grappling, as developed in northern china. He has been studying martial arts since age 3 in various styles but found his love in hung. The system is similar to other modern martial arts ranking systems, with the. The origins of shuaichiao are as old as these of chinese civilization itself. How one contends with the opponents approach, punches or kicks, knees and elbows or head butting is the central key to its success. Armor of god bible study book by priscilla shirer 2015, paperback 4.
A nonprofit organization that provides standardized curriculum, world athletes, tournaments, and belt system through its network of branches for. This ageold technique strikes a combination of every telling trick in blows, kicks, locks and throws as what is known as shuai, the throwing. See more ideas about martial arts, martial and kung fu. Books in chinese hong kong books, taiwan books, chinese. Grandmaster chang tung sheng established a shuai chiao belt ranking system with standardized requirements over thirty years ago. Specializing in shuai chiaochinese wrestling,with strong emphasis on xing yi,baqua and tai chi.
Today it is practiced as a martial arts discipline, an excellent form of selfdefense, and a modern martial arts sport. This book is a vast improvement over other shuai chiao books mostly chinese. In 20, he led the us national team to place 3rd in the world in a tournament held in yi xing, china, winning against 24 other countries. Shuai chiao is the ancient chinese art of take downs and throws. Martial arts in brooklyn, ohio us shuai chiao kung fu. Tungsheng chang is perhaps the greatest fighter in the last 300 years irrespective of style and certainly the most tested and proven one in this century.
In modern usage it is also the general mandarin chinese term for any form of wrestling, both inside and outside china. We offer a fun, safe environment for children as young as three and offer a variety of classes for all ages. Gm chang was the president until his untimely death in 1986 at which time he named his th disciple gene chicoine to head the organization. Martial arts books are great tools to supplement the information being. Probably one of the first kung fu books coming to the attention of many. International shuai chiao association shuai chiao is the mother of all chinese martial arts having been around almost 5000 years started around 2697 bc.
The ussa is a leader in international and national competitions, as well as promotions and instruction of shuaichiao in the united states. The united states shuaichiao association is one of the largest and most active shuaichiao organizations outisde of china. Shuai jiao is the term pertaining to the ancient jacket wrestling wushu style of beijing, tianjin and baoding of hebei province in the north china plain which was codified by shan pu ying of the nei wu fu. Shuai jiao is the term pertaining to the ancient jacket wrestling wushu style of beijing, tianjin. This is a training manual publication date unknown on methods to prevent. With slight modifications the same system is used today by the united states shuaichiao association. This video series teaches you the history, applications, safe landing methods and. Combining traditional shuaichiao look and feel with outstanding fit and durability, this top has been certified by the u. While there, he taught the monks a series of exercises that some believe developed into modern day kung fu.
Lavell marshall is a shuai chiaokung fu fighter and nasm certified personal trainer based out of nyc. Authors liang shouyu and tai ngo offer a thorough history, indepth. Besides an illustrious career as a wrestler, coach he guanda has also spent many years training members of the national chinese style wrestling team, and of the united states shuaichiao team. Shuai chiao is the ancient chinese art of takedowns and throws. Chin na shuai jiao traditional chinese 12 plum publications. This old technique includs a combination of every effective trick in soccer, taken. Shuai jiao, commonly referred to as chinese wrestling has a long history when a type of wrestling known as jiao di was practiced during the zhou dynasty 1122256 bc and as the techniques continued to evolve they became known as jiao li strength skill probably intended to. This is evidenced by ancient artwork from cultures around the world, depicting combat through some sort of grappling. After introducing the art at collegiate level a text book was needed. This is his text with notable sections on history, photos of chang, introductions by martial arts. Daniel wengs fundamentals of shuai chiao was the first book in english on this traditional chinese method of wrestling, aldo spelled shuai jiao.
This page serves to acknowledge some of the key people who contribute to the. It has a history of over 2,000 years although some claim that it dates back much further. Prizewinning author laurence yep continues his thirtyyear exploration of china, the chinese people, and his own heritage in lady of chiao kuo. Shuaichiao, like wrestling styles popular in other cultures, evolved from the crude fighting tactics of our ancestors into a very advanced form of martial art. Bodhidharma and the beginnings of kung fu the history of. In his third dvd, master langiano, 4th shuaichiao deng, shows us the techniques for the shuaichiao wrestling pao. The ancient chinese fighting art chinese culture university 2001 isbn. As a generic name, it may be used to cover various styles of wrestling practised in china in the form of a martial arts system or a sport.
According to legend, shuai chiao which was originally called chiao ti and thereafter many other names throughout history was first used in 2697 b. And shuai jiao is a sport, while mongolian rasslin is a nononsense system of deadly combat, far more complete. This ancient art has been around for over 5000 years. Shuai chiao is the mother of all chinese martial arts having been around almost 5000 years started around 2697 bc. It is a truly unusual test with no illustrations but still of great historical interest. Shuai chiao kungfu is one of the oldest styles of kungfu, tracing its roots back over 3000 years. Bodhidharma ta mo in chinese is a legendary figure who is believed to have visited the shaolin temple in the 6th century. Bare knuckle fighting, weaponry, horsemanship and archery were also dominant ways of self defense at this time. We are a us based nonprofit organization dedicated to the global preservation and promotion of shuaijiao. The throw itself is the least emphasized part of the art.