Yielding/shuai jiao is about evading the attack, establishing and maintaining
contact in order to manipulate the attacker into a position of vulnerability.
When the opponent is exposed, they are easy to
counter.
This skill is concerned with the process of evasion,
making contact and remaining sticky.
It is all about footwork, positioning and
leverage.
Instead of struggling, you flow.
By harmonising with the attack - smoothly and calmly -
it is possible to defeat the opponent without rushing,
aggression or force.
Once yielding/shuai jiao is familiar, all shuai jiao applications will
contain the necessary first step: which is to
yield to the attack.
Having yielded, you have time to move
without anxiety and your options are increased.
