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Shuai jiao
Shuai jiao (摔跤; 摔角 (Shuāijiāo)) is a traditional wrestling style, originating from China.grips on the opponent's garments grip fighting/changing grips during the match.
Techniques
We don't know much about Shuai jiao's arsenal of techniques, except that .Objective
Modern rulesets vary, but generally the winner is determined by highest score at the end of the match; or an overwhelming lead on points. Points are scored by throwing the opponent.Competition
The matches traditionally take place on a wrestling mat. The match duration is two or three 3 minute rounds (by modern rules).We don't know if any weight classes are established.
We don't know whether it is allowed for women to participate in Shuai jiao competitions.