Shuai
摔
Throws and takedowns as one of the four skills of Chinese martial arts: kicks, strikes, throws and locks. They developed on their own in shuai jiao wrestling.
Quick Facts
Term typeClassification of techniques, arts and schools
LanguageChinese
Formnoun
Pronunciation[shwye]
Alternative Namestakedowns and throws
Readings and romanizations
Pinyinshuāi
Word breakdown
摔shuāito throw, to bring down
Definition
Shuai (摔) means to throw, to bring down. Chinese martial arts traditionally distinguish four kinds of skills: ti (kicks), da (strikes), shuai (throws and takedowns) and na (locks and grips). Shuaifa are throwing techniques found in most kung-fu styles. Throws developed furthest in shuai jiao wrestling, which is an art in its own right. In modern sport sanda, throws are combined with strikes and kicks, and clean takedowns score points.