ww fal es % Fundamentals of Shuai Chiao The Ancient Chinese Fighting Art By Chi-hsiu Daniel Weng, Ph.D.Song of Shuai-chiao First used in the Battle of Chuc-tu, Shuci-chiae és the oldest knwn form of wa-shee. Later the Waning Hates frefoned martial arts, Se it spread cover China in all parts. During the Ch'in and the Han it entertained the cout By combining a duet dance with the combatant spot. Mhen introduced inte Mongolia of the Gobi sands, Ht was accopled as a favorite exercise on all hands. The Ch'ing imperial unrestlerguards had no peer, Gt alse landed in Japan like a storm, Under the old name sume and for supenseights alone to perform. Only recently did it migrate to the Hest here some young black bells are now among the best. To participate in such a tournament, Just a few breath-taking moments will be spent, One és as fierce as a tiger or a leopard falling on éls prey, Ca as stech as a dragon or «a snake maneuvering its way. The other is Unroven like a paper kite cut loose, Or knocked down like a sacrificial straw dog of no more use. wn art of self-defense and help to the woak, Ht insures a longer life and a stronger physique. WH ought to enter the Olympic Games, Fo we can all watch a great show with glavious names. By David Y. Ch’enFundamentals of Shuai Chiao Copyright © 1984 by Chi-hsiu Daniel Weng 2nd Edition 1990 Printed by Chinese Culture University, Taipei ROC. Revision 1997, 2001 Allrights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the author. Front Cover: The author throwing David Dance with inner Hook. Back Cover: The author throwing David Dance with Vertical-Thigh Litting. Photos by Allen Siegal, as seen in Inside Kung-Fu Magazine, May 1984. Calligraphy by Eugene Ching and C.Y. Woo.