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Imperial Guard

Imperial Guards

Elite guard of Qing Dynasty Chinese emperors that refined Beijing style Shuai Jiao wrestling.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth17. století
Date of Death1911
Era17th–19th century
Country of OriginChinaChina
Rank / TitleBeijing Wrestling Elite
Active Years1644–1911

Biography

The Qing Imperial Guard operated the Shan Pu Ying (Wrestling Battalion) in Beijing, where elite martial artists refined Shuai Jiao throwing techniques.

Associated Martial Arts

Beijing Shuai JiaoCodifier→

The Beijing branch of Chinese jacket wrestling. High throws over the back and sweeps, technically rooted in the Manchu buku wrestling of the imperial guard.