Xia Dynasty (c. 2000 BCE), oracle bone records
traditional sports
National Heritage
North China
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Shuai jiao is the traditional Chinese martial art of wrestling, with a history spanning over 4,000 years. Originating as a military training technique, it evolved into a competitive sport during the Zhou Dynasty. Practitioners wear a distinctive jacket (jiaoxie) and belt, using throws, trips, and sweeps to put the opponent on the ground. Unlike sumo, shuai jiao emphasizes speed, leverage, and technique over mass.
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