Fundamentals of Shuai Chiao. The Ancient Chinese Fighting Art

Definitely one of the first books every written in English on the art of Chinese wrestling " Shuai Chiao." Weng learned under the "Iron Butterfly" in Taiwan, the famous and undefeated Chang Tung Sheng. His instruction was basically centered around collegiate competition (he has won a number of national competitions). From there he decided ton introduce Shuai Chiao through the educational system. He was the first physical education teacher in Taiwan to get a degree with an emphasis on Shuai Jiao instruction. He has done much to promote the art which , prior to his appearance in the US , was basically relegated to mentions in text books . After introducing the art at collegiate level a text book was needed. This is his text with notable sections on history , photos of Chang , introductions by martial arts professionals, and - of course - illustrations on the throws and training methods of Shuai Chiao. If you want a complete library of the art , this text cannot be missed. Shuai Chiao itself is a complete martial art of self defense. Over 2000 years old, it has gone through various names and shapes. It does contain striking , kicking as well as grappling and throwing moves. But it generally starts with throwing and locking actions, the topics on which this book concentrates.