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San Shou is a new style of wushu (Chinese martial art). It is a
consolidation of Chinese martial art theories and techniques into a
new form that consists of rules and the ability to execute techniques
at full power. It is a complete system of realistic unarmed combat
covering the skills of striking, grappling, wrestling, groundfighting,
and weapon defenses. San shou is a kickboxing style, it consists of
standard kicks and punches, but then it enters into entrapment, which
leads to throws or takedowns. Another added feature is that a
competitor can push or throw his opponent off a lei tai (platform),
adding excitement to the bouts.
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Modern San Shou developed into a sport about the same time as modern
Wushu during the 1960's by the Chinese Government. In order to define
a standard kung fu fighting style, the great masters from all over
China were given the task of organizing the huge heritage of Chinese
martial arts in to a system of rules in which different styles could
complete.
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Protective equipment was also added to further reduce the
risk of serious injury. Lately, the Chinese government have promoted
San Shou into a nation-wide sport and held formal national and
international championships every year.
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