Author: Tong Zhongyi Publisher: North Atlantic Books ISBN: 9781556436093 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 244
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One of the art's earliest and most complete training manuals, The Method of Chinese Wrestling explores all aspects of this ancient fighting system, including solo training, training with equipment, constructing training apparatus, application of techniques, and the rules of competition. Throwing, gripping, and falling techniques are revealed in minute detail, and in accompanying photographs, the author and his top students illustrate the methods described. Both a fascinating historical document and a practical training guide, the book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the martial arts.
Author: Shou-Yu Liang Publisher: Ymaa Publications ISBN: 9781886969490 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 188
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San Shou Kuai Jiao (Fast Wrestling for Fighting) is the Chinese martial art of throws and takedowns. A San Shou Kuai Jiao throw can cause tremendous damage to your opponent while keeping you safely on your feet. For centuries, fighters in China have valued this art for its speed and power. Today, China's police and military forces are trained in its techniques. Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting presents seventy-five throws and takedowns against punches, kicks, and grabs, and demonstrates basic training methods such as stances, footwork, and strength training. Written by a gold medal winner in Chinese wrestling (Liang), this book is a complete training guide to this powerful martial art. Throw your opponent to the ground - fast! Effective for competition and self-defense. 460 action photos detail every technique. Includes a chapter on ground fighting.
Author: Thomas H Fletcher Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 0
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This is a comprehensive guide designed for anyone interested in mastering the ancient Chinese martial art of Shuai Jiao. This book provides a step-by-step approach to learning this effective and dynamic form of wrestling, suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The journey begins with an Introduction to Shuai Jiao, offering a clear overview of what this martial art entails. Readers will gain insight into its unique characteristics and the benefits of learning it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its techniques and principles. Next, we delve into the Historical Background of Shuai Jiao. Understanding its origins and evolution over thousands of years helps to appreciate its rich cultural heritage and its significance in traditional Chinese martial arts. The Philosophy of Shuai Jiao is then explored, shedding light on the underlying principles that guide practitioners. This section emphasizes the importance of balance, leverage, and technique over brute strength, reflecting the art's sophisticated approach to combat. In Basic Principles and Techniques, readers are introduced to the foundational aspects of Shuai Jiao. This includes the fundamental stances, grips, and movements that form the building blocks of more advanced techniques. Clear instructions and illustrations make it easy to follow and practice these basics. Essential Warm-Up and Conditioning Exercises are crucial for preparing the body for the demands of Shuai Jiao. This section outlines a series of exercises designed to increase flexibility, strength, and endurance, ensuring that practitioners are physically ready to execute techniques safely and effectively. The book then moves on to Fundamental Throws and Takedowns, providing detailed explanations and step-by-step guides to the core techniques of Shuai Jiao. Each throw and takedown is broken down into manageable steps, with tips on how to execute them correctly. Defensive Techniques and Counters are also covered, teaching readers how to effectively defend against attacks and turn the tables on their opponents. This section emphasizes the importance of timing and positioning in successful defense. As readers progress, they are introduced to Advanced Throws and Combinations. These techniques build on the fundamentals and require a higher level of skill and understanding. Detailed instructions and practice drills help practitioners master these more complex maneuvers. The integration of Shuai Jiao with other martial arts is discussed in Integrating Shuai Jiao with Other Martial Arts. This section explores how the techniques and principles of Shuai Jiao can complement and enhance other styles of martial arts, broadening the practitioner's skill set. Training Routines and Drills provide structured plans for regular practice, helping readers to develop their skills systematically. These routines are designed to improve technique, speed, and endurance through consistent and focused practice. Preparing for sparring and competition is covered in Sparring and Competition Preparation. This section offers valuable advice on how to train for competitive scenarios, including strategies for success and tips on mental preparation. The practical applications of Shuai Jiao in real-life situations are explored in Self-Defense Applications. Readers learn how to apply the techniques they have learned in self-defense scenarios, making Shuai Jiao a valuable skill for personal safety. Finally, the book concludes with Conclusion: The Ongoing Journey in Shuai Jiao. This section encourages readers to continue their practice and lifelong learning in Shuai Jiao, emphasizing that mastery of this martial art is a continuous journey.
Author: Jinsheng Liu Publisher: Blue Snake Books ISBN: 9781583941850 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 140
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First published in 1936, this work represents primary source material of ancient combat techniques designed in a time of occupation and war, when the threat of lethal hand-to-hand combat was an ever-present reality for soldiers, those involved in law enforcement, and very often for the ordinary citizen. This is the seminal work in the field, written by the form’s founders, Liu Jinsheng and Zhao Jiang, as a training manual for the Police Academy of Zheijiang province. The intent of this translation is to provide authentic historical documentation for martial arts techniques that have been modified for use today in both competition and self-defense. Submission grappling is a technique in which fighters use locks, chokes, and breaking techniques to defeat their challengers in no-holds-barred matches. Chi Na Fa remains the most comprehensive explanation available of these Chinese grappling techniques, from which derive many current techniques. Renowned author and Brazillian jiu jitsu champion Tim Cartmell presents the book in a clear, compelling new translation.
Author: Peter Jaw Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1477261281 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 51
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There are many ways of wrestling and throwing in Chinese martial arts. After review of many throws that were used successfully by many in San Shou and Kuo Shu Lei Tai matches, I selected 12 most common ways of throws. How to enter, how to position and how to execute these throws are explained in detail. Illustration with dummies and staff are also included for each move. This book is a good introduction for a beginner. It is also a good review for advance practitioners. It is written from a practitioner for a practitioner. All the key points are there and ready to be applied into your practice.
Author: David A Ross Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 162
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Chinese wrestling, known as Shuai Jiao or Swai Jiao, is China's oldest martial art. In the 20th C in China it became famous when Chang Dongsheng, perhaps the best Chinese wrestler of all time, won the national heavyweight Lei Tai championship. Grandmaster Chang taught at the Central Martial Arts Academy and then in 1949 relocated to Taiwan where he taught in the Central Police College. Master Jeng Hsing-Ping was a 1st generation student of Grandmaster Chang and he teaching assisstant since 1951. In 1971, Master Jeng relocated to New York City and established the Chinese Swai Jiao Association making him the first person to teach Chinese wrestling in the US. This book introduces the history and theory of Chinese wrestling and demonstrates the 84 families of throws and takedowns Master Jeng teaches. Shuai Jiao begins with strikes, follows with joint locks and finishes with throws. Each of the 84 families has many variations, many shown in this volume. This is the first time this information has been available in English and will be the most comprehensive study on Chinese wrestling ever published. Based upon Master Jeng's personal notes and teachings, organized by his successor James Chin and finally organized here by David A Ross, the 3rd generation lineage inheritor. The days of closed door secrets are gone, here we share with the world the entire Shuai Jiao, AKA Swai Jiao, as was taught by Master Jeng Hsing Ping. While some archival pictures are in this volume, the instructional pictures were taken recently in high definition by professionl photographer Vlad Klikfeld.
Author: James Jett-Man Chin Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 164
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Shuai Jiao is wrestling, China's oldest martial art. It was used as rituals, as rural recreation and most importantly for combat. In the 20th C Shuai Jiao was made famous by the legendary Chang Dongsheng, national full contact Lei Tai champion of China. Modern Shuai Jiao was combat tested and complied by the famous Shan Pu Ying, the Emperor's personal guard who combined Chinese, Manchurian and Mongolian wrestling. In this book we present the history, the combat theory and the 84 families of throwing. In addition to these, Shuai Jiao has over 175 Qin Na techniques and over 50 specialized police techniques (Dài Bǔ Shù 逮捕術) which will be covered in future volumes.
Author: Tim Cartmell Publisher: ISBN: 9780865681767 Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental Languages : en Pages : 0
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In this detailed book, Tim Cartmell expertly explains the principles of combat throwing techniques which, when performed correctly, do not require the use of great power, force or effort. Drawing from over 25 years of martial arts experience, Tim explains the concepts in a clear and easy-to-follow manner. Practitioners of all martial arts will benefit from learning the theory, strategy, set-ups, and follow-throughs explained and demonstrated.
Author: Liu Jin Sheng Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1847534546 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 146
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The book "CHIN NA FA" was written by Liu Jin Sheng in collaboration with Zhao Jiang. The first edition of the book was issued in July of 1936 as a manual for the Police Academy of Zhejiang province. The book was printed by the publishing house Shan Wu in Shanghai..".".If you are in command of this technique, you can sway the destiny of the enemy. You can kill your enemy, cause unbearable pain, tear his muscles and sinews, break his bones or make him unconscious for some time and completely disable him to resist. Even a woman or a physically weak man who mastered this technique can curb a strong enemy. This technique demands deftness and skill, not brute force. It is necessary to train oneself daily to make the body flexible and nimble, but "hardness" must be hidden inside this "softness."/Author Liu Jin Sheng.The Police Academy of Zhejiang province.1-st of May of the 24-th year of the Chinese Republic (1935)/
Author: Tong Zhongyi
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