Shuai Chiao is a type of Chinese Martial Art training. It originated in the Yellow Emperior Period about 5000 years ago. A popular art in Northern China, there are many Shuai Chiao practicioners in Beijing, Tienjing, and Baoding as well as in Internal Mongolia.

Our system training comes down directly from Grand Master Chang Tung-sen (the undefeated King of Wrestling), and Master John Wang (7th degree Black Belt Holder).

Shifu Hwang learned Shuai Chiao from Master John Wang, and blended it with Tai Chi movements. As a result, TaiChi People's Shuai Chiao possesses aspects of both hardness (Yang) and softness (Yin).

Shuai Chiao places emphasis on destroying opponent's balance by utilizing various body parts such as feet and legs as fulcrums.

Shuai Chiao practicioners strive to unbalance their opponents without losing their own balance. With prolonged training and practice, weak and smaller persons can overcome larger and stronger opponents.

(Photos by Brad Doherty)