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Sanda (Sanshou) 散打 Sǎndǎ
ChinaEast AsiaCombat sportModern Chinese
Modern Chinese kickboxing combining punches, kicks and shuai jiao throws on a raised platform (lei tai).
Key characteristics
- Kicks, punches and throws
- Lei tai platform
Forms & curriculum
- Varies by school.
What training looks like
Competition-oriented training emphasises conditioning, pad and bag work, technical drilling and regular sparring under the sport's rules.
Questions to ask a school
- Is competition optional?
- Is there a fitness or beginner track?
- How is hard sparring managed?
Quick facts
| Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1960s–1980s – PLA & national sport |
| Family | Modern Chinese |
| Type | Combat sport |
Where to learn
- USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy – Shifu Heng Chao – 969 Federal Blvd, Denver, Colorado, United States
- Shaolin Temple UK – Shifu Shi Yanzi – Tufnell Park, London, United Kingdom
- Tagou Martial Arts School – Dengfeng, Henan, China
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