Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting: The Art of San Shou Kuai Jiao Throws, Takedowns, & Ground-Fighting [Paperback]

Liang (Author), Shou-Yu (Author), Tai D. Ngo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 18, 1997

One of China's top wrestling champions shows you how to take down any opponent.

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Chinese Fast Wrestling For Fighting: The Art Of San Shou Kuai Jiao presents 75 throws and take-downs against punches, kicks, and grabs, and includes a thorough examination of the theories and principles of San Shou Kuai Jiao. It also demonstrates basic training methods such as stances, footwork, and strength training. 460 action photos clearly detail every technique rendering Chinese Fast Wrestling For Fighting a complete training guide to a powerful martial art. Master Liang, Shou-Yu is a gold medal winner in Chinese wrestling, and one of China's top coaches. Tai D. Ngo is a two-time Internal Style U. S. Grand Champion and martial arts instructor. Chinese Fast Wrestling For Fighting is written by experts to be of maximum value to all serious martial arts students. -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts).

Tai D. Ngo is a two-time Internal Style U.S. Grand Champion and martial arts instructor. A student of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Master Liang, Mr. Ngo lives in Malden, MA, and he teaches at YMAA Boston.

Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts).

Tai D. Ngo is a two-time Internal Style U.S. Grand Champion and martial arts instructor. A student of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Master Liang, Mr. Ngo lives in Malden, MA, and he teaches at YMAA Boston.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center (March 18, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886969493
• ISBN-13: 978-1886969490
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #334,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Try This At Home, September 6, 1999

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This review is from: Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting: The Art of San Shou Kuai Jiao Throws, Takedowns, & Ground-Fighting (Paperback)

Unlike most grappling arts, the philosophy of San Shou Kuai Jiao is to drop your opponent quickly without getting entangled and going to the ground yourself. You can use its throws to knock your attacker senseless and get cleanly away, all without breaking the fragile bones in your hands and feet with punches and kicks. This type of fighting is a good idea, but it is much easier read than done. This is evidenced by an informative section on groundfighting in the back of the book.

As good as this book is, its many excellent photos and descriptions can't teach people how to use its techniques effectively. Timing, speed and body feel are key to successful application against an unwilling opponent or attacker, especially in this type of wrestling. An ex high-school wrestler won't let you do this stuff to him unless you are very fast. Anyone who has a modicum of boxing or kicking skills will break your nose or worse as you attempt to grab them.

Having spent years sparring and wrestling in several different fighting arts, it's clear to me that only repititve practice with a qualified instructor can make fast wrestling fast enough to work. Unfortunately, unless you happen to live in LA or Columbus, Ohio, I have not been able to find qualified instructors of this art in the US. I wish there were more.

For people in the rest of the US, perhaps some of the techniques could be used to augment practice in other grappling arts such as judo, aikido or ju-jitsu. But you would have to find a very open-minded instructor. Good luck.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality In-depth Assessment of Shuai Jiao!, December 21, 2002

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C. J. Hardman (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting: The Art of San Shou Kuai Jiao Throws, Takedowns, & Ground-Fighting (Paperback)

By far the most exhaustive guide to the art of Shuai Jiao (Aka Shuai Chiao) in English. Prior to this volume, there was only a single other work in English on this most practical of wrestling styles ("Fundamentals of Shuai Chiao" by Daniel Weng, who was a student of Chang Tung-sheng's). Authors Liang Shou-yu and Tai Ngo offer a thorough history, in-depth explanation of the theory behind this form of fighting, and important body-toughening exercises. Then they demonstrate a rather complete catalog of techniques from throws and locks to holding and locking on the ground. It will probably come as no surprise to seasoned martial artists who have had the opportunity to watch a Shuai Jiao match that the main differences between this art and others is the speed at which techniques are executed upon a subject (one of the reasons Shuai Jiao body training is sooo tough!).

Prior to this volume, the only exposure most of us (outside China and Taiwan) had to Shuai Jiao were a few scattered articles dealing with the great fighting master, Chang Tung-sheng, who maintained an incredible level of fitness even beyond his '70's! The one point which is neglected in this book is the importance of striking PRIOR to the execution of a Shuai Jiao technique (Chang Tung-sheng's theory). Of course, Author Liang Shou-yu is from Mainland China and not Taiwan, and may simply offer a path which deviates from Chang's known methods.

This book is a vast improvement over other Shuai Chiao books (mostly Chinese language), which limit themselves to a few illustrations. The editors and authors have teamed up to make sure the photographs convey correct direction and motion. A sequel dealing with either competitive Shuai Jiao or advanced applications (striking + locking & throwing) would be most welcome. What a pity this magnificent art isn't more widely known and taught outside of China.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and dirty throws for combat, March 11, 2002

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Tyrone Turner (Arverne, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chinese Fast Wrestling for Fighting: The Art of San Shou Kuai Jiao Throws, Takedowns, & Ground-Fighting (Paperback)

These throws aren't the prettiest throws that you've seen, but they will most certainly get the job done. Unlike Judo, these throws aren't dependent on grabbing your opponents gi. Also, the throws very nasty in that they tie up your opponent so that he will have difficulty breaking his fall - perfect for combat.

Take it easy when practicing some of these throws and make sure that your partner knows how to slap out.