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Shuai Jiao
Description:
This ancient style of wrestling originating from a fighting
form known as Jiao Di, is said to have been developed by the
Yellow Emperor Huangdi himself.
The
present name, Shuai Jiao, was established by the Goushu Institute
of Nanjing in 1928 when it completed the task of standardizing
the competition rules.
These
days, Shaui Jiao, or Throw Horn, is most particularly popular
with Mongolians who regularly hold competitions during major
cultural events.
Despite
its rustic roots, several name changes, and the development
of numerous variations, Shuai Jiao is to this day considered
a popular sport and a viable means of self-defense while still
adhering to its roots, making it one of the oldest presently
practiced forms of kung fu.
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