Sanshou, a Chinese martial art, does not rely upon inflexible directions and standards for participants. Shouyuliang.com notes than Sanshou means the flexible application of martial skills, focusing on hand-to-hand combat: punching, kicking, wrestling, grappling and ground-fighting. The principles from many ancient martial arts have been combined to form the basis of Sanshou. Training for Sanshou requires physical endurance as well as the knowledge of how to protect yourself while also trying to hurt your opponent.
Step 1
Punch a hanging punching bag rapidly, throwing the fist directly at the bag. Throw multiple punches in every sequence.
Step 2
Wrestle on a padded wrestling mat, trying to turn your opponent to his back as quickly as possible. Maintain close contact to prevent your opponent from gaining leverage.
Step 3
Kick a hanging punching bag, using multiple types of kicks, including roundhouse kicks, leaping kicks and standing knees, and alternating feet.
Step 4
Grapple with a training partner, working to always have a physical advantage over your opponent. Focus on staying on your feet and constantly having your weight pushing on your opponent.
Step 5
Combine all the individual types of training into a sparring routine with a partner, Atlanta Martial Arts advises.
Tips and Warnings
- Attain good fitness before starting a Sanshou training program. Visit a local martial arts studio to find out more about the art of Sanshou.
- Wear sparring equipment when sparring, which will prevent injuries. Training for any martial art carries a risk that you might get punched or kicked and injured.
Things You'll Need
- Sparring gear
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