Shuai Chiao is the oldest martial art of China. It has a history of over 2,000 years ?although some claim that it dates back much further. According to legend, Shuai Chiao ?which was originally called Chiao Ti (and thereafter many other names throughout history) ?was first used in 2697 B.C. in battles between the Yellow Emperor (Huang Di) and Chi Yu, who was a rebel and also a powerful wrestler. In the Chin Dynasty, which began in the year 221 B.C., Shuai Chiao ?which was still known as Chiao Ti ?became part of the official military training program. Thereafter, Chiao Ti was known by various names throughout history until the central government of the Republic of China established the Central Kuo Shu Institute in Nanjing in 1928 and standardized the name to Shuai Chiao. Shuai Chiao achieved its highest level of development between the Ch’ing and Ming dynasties. There was a common saying at that time, “The instant you are touched you are thrown? This referred to the high level of skill that existed among fighters. At that time in history, Shuai Chiao was primarily known by the name of “Kuai Chiao??which translates as “Fast Wrestling? This instructional is taught by Beijing's Physical College Master Instructor Liu Su-Jing. Liu Su-Jing is an expert in Shuai Chiao, Chi-Na & Judo. This instructional on Shuai Chiao focuses on practical, basic movements. The movements are based around efficiency & leverage rather than brute force. If the practitioner learns these moves well & times their application properly, size & strength will have very little relevance in determining the effectiveness of the moves. The above instructional is on VCD, compatible with most DVD Players, see your manual & playable on computers with CD Player & appropriate software. The audio of this instructional is in Mandarin but the video is sufficient to learn the moves & is an invaluable resource for those desiring authentic teaching of this ancient but incredibly effective art. |
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