Shuai Jiao

Traditional Chinese wrestling — throws, sweeps and joint locks contested in a thick canvas jacket.

👥1 per team🌤indoor

What is Shuai Jiao?

Shuai jiao is the traditional wrestling of China, with a documented military form since the Qin dynasty. Modern sport shuai jiao uses a thick canvas jacket similar to a judogi. Wrestlers score with throws, sweeps and pins; unlike judo, most joint locks and pinning ground work are absent, keeping the pace upright and explosive.

Quick facts

Category

Combat Sports

Type

Individual

Players

1 per team

Where played

indoor

Country of origin

🇨🇳 China

Estimated origin

Ancient China; military form documented from the Qin dynasty (~221 BCE)

Olympic

No

Popularity

major

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified