Kuai Jiao: Quick Throw 12 Methods
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When we are in a fight or San Shou 散 手 (free hand) match, we have to throw the opponent quickly. We will be exposed to punches and kicks, if we do not finish the throw attempt quickly. In contrast, we may wrestle the arms with more time to position to throw, such as in Judo or Shuai Jiao matches. Kuai Shuai 快 摔 (Quick Throw) is needed in actual combat. We have to finish the throw attempt and execute the throw within a few seconds. After reviews of all the throws, 12 common throws are introduced in this book. They can be practiced slowly. However, when in actual use, we have to start and end everything in one stroke. We may divide the throw into 3 steps. The first step is to enter. The second step is to position. The final step is to execute the throw. The entering phase: we may do some set up moves to create the entering into position. We may also run into opening window, when we are in a shuffle of fists and legs in a fight. The positioning phase: we have to pay attention to the line of balance in us and relative to the line of balance of the opponent. The roots are the 2 feet firmly on the ground. If we may loosen one or 2 feet off the ground, we may then throw the opponent. The executing phase: we may use 2 hands to grab 2 points in the opponent’s body and use our hip, shoulder or back as a leverage point and throw the opponent.
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About the Book
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.
About the Author
I learned Shuai Jiao or Chinese Wrestling and Throwing arts since the age of 10. I learned formerly more in my High School Shuai Jiao club. It was always fun to be able to wrestle and throw with classmates and friends. How to out maneuver the opponent in position and grappling is a constant challenge. All the moves may be countered. How to turn around a disadvantage position and moves is full of endless fun. In order to be able to lift and throw an opponent, I needed to lift weights to strengthen my muscles. I also did many drills using poles with a heavy end and dummies. The training aspects were very grueling. However, they really strengthened my muscles, bones and health. I had to hold a bag about my weight with both arms and moved from one spot to another. I had to hold and throw the heavy bag over my shoulder and walk a certain distance. All the drills were repeated over and over. Shuai Jiao is also a cultural activity for me. I used to wrestle a lot with Mongolian and Moslem friends in high school. There were certain rituals and clothing to wear, too. But the most fun is still in the action of doing wrestling and throwing with a good opponent.