Product Description
by Shou-Yu Liang (Author), Wen-Ching Wu (Author)
Xiaoyaoshuai is designed for everyone interested in the practical take down applications of martial arts movements. Whether you are an internal or external style martial artists, you will find this routine to be beneficial to your training and to enhance your understanding of martial arts movements. Shuaijiao (take down) is used during close range combat situations where kicking and punching are not applicable or effective. Shuaijiao techniques are often trained individually. The Xiaoyaoshuai routine links together 36 effective and practical techniques, seamlessly from one application to the next; making it easy to learn take down techniques with or without a partner. Xiaoyaoshuai is the first published take down routine in the history of Chinese martial arts. Never before has there been a routine so well designed with effective and practical take down techniques in every move. It is truly one of a kind.
Author Biography
Shou-Yu Liang began his Wushu and Qigong training at age 6. He is a recipient of the prestigious Coach of Excellence award presented by the Chinese government. In his youth he received many gold medals for provincial and national Wushu, Shuaijiao, and weight lifting competitions. He has over 50 years of Wushu experience. Wen-Ching Wu is a prominent practitioner of Internal and External Styles of Wushu, and Qigong. He received many national and international gold medals in his youth; and was a U.S. National All Around Champion. His accomplishments are included in the book, "China's Contemporary Wushu Masters."
