European Shuai Jiao Union - ESJU - Chinese Wrestling - Chinese Martial Arts

Welcome to the European Shuai Jiao Union (ESJU) The European Shuai Jiao Union (ESJU) was established in 2005 to promote and develop Chinese wrestling (Shuai Jiao) in Europe. The ESJU has grown to become the governing body for Chinese wrestling in Europe. The ESJU is governed by the ESJU Council and constitution.

	ESJU News The ESJU Council met on Friday 29 March, 2019, at 9:30pm, in Rome, Italy. The agenda included updates from the national representatives and an update on the formation of the World Shuai Jiao Federation, with invitations issued orally to the members present. The minutes of the meeting will be available in due course. The ESJU Council also announced the official representatives for Athletes, Coaches and Referees with appointments to last 2 years. The official representatives are as follows: Athletes: Emanuele Mustillo Coaches: Alessio Pasciulli Referees: Robert Simpson

	European Tournaments and Events 2019 Shuai Jiao European Cup International Invitational Tournament 2019 年中国式摔跤欧洲杯邀请赛 The 2019 Shuai Jiao European Cup International Invitational Tournament took place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 March, 2019, in Rome, Italy. The ESJU is welcomed Athletes, Coaches and Referees from all over Europe to participate in the prestigious event. The tournament report will be available in due course. The event was covered by Italian and Chinese television.


	World and International Tournaments and Events 2018 Shuaijiao International Invitational Tournament Baoding 2018 中国保定中国式摔跤国际邀请赛 The International Invitational Tornament for Chinese Wrestling (Shuai Jiao) was held from 10 to 14 October, 2018, in Baoding, China. The event was hosted by the People’s Government of Baoding City, Hebei Province Sports Bureau and was an exceptionally well organised and hosted event.

	International Development Forum The International Development Forum (IDF) announced the intention to form the World Shuai Jiao Federation (WSJF) at their meeting on 12 October 2018. The WSJF when formed will become the international governing body for Chinese Wrestling (Shuai Jiao). This is an historic moment in the histroty of Chinese Wrestling with delegates at the inaugural meeting agreeing principles. Under the governance of the IFD. In 2017, China and Europe have jointly agreed the rules and regulations for Chinese Wrestling tournaments and events. These rules have been implemented in all international Chinese Wrestling tournaments since then.

	World Shuai Jiao Federation (WSJF) Update At the International Shuai Jiao event in Bao Ding in December 2018, the members of the International Development Forum met to agree and sign the memorandum of understanding as an agreement in priniciple to become members of the World Shuai Jiao Federations and to support its stated objectives to promote and develop Chinese Wrestling worldwide. In Rome, in March 2019, the Secretary General of the World Shuai Jiao Federation, Wang Peng, invited members of the ESJU to attend the inaugural meeting of the World Shuai Jiao Federation, in China, the date and details of the meeting are to be confirmed.

	Standardised Rules and Regulations China and Europe have now fully unified in the use of the 2017 revised rules for international Chinese wrestling tournaments and events. For the first time in the history of Chinese wrestling there are now a common set of rules and regulations to enable tournament organisers to maintain a consistent standard in officiating and judging contests. Referees and Coaches in Europe will be certified and recognised by the Wrestling Association of the People's Republic of China. The Red Book to be awarded to each successful candidate will be a symbol of international recognition. In Europe, Robert Simpson, Secretary General of the ESJU (pictured centre) is working with officials accross Europe, to strandardise the practice and procedures in refereeing in line with the new rules.


Tournaments and Events	Governance and Policy	Growth of Chinese Wrestling

The ESJU organise International events and seminars in association with International Chinese Kuoshu Federation (ICKF) and the Wrestling Association of the People's Republic of China. The events are organised in accordance with the Chinese Wrestling (Shuai Jiao) Rules and Regulations sanctioned by the ESJU. These rules have been updated following the International Referee and Coaches Seminar, in June 2017; and in accordance with the rules, regulations and format for Chinese wrestling mandated by the Wrestling Assocation of the People's Republic of China. The ESJU maintain a record of the official results of tournaments and events taking place in the European theatre Recognition of the Best Shuai Jiao Athletes in Europe To align with the recognition of the highest achievements of the best Shuai Jiao athletes, afforded to our Chinese counterparts, the ESJU are also publishing Wrestling Ranking List - Europe	The European Shuai Jiao Union (ESJU) is the offical govering body for Chinese-style wrestling (Shuai Jiao) in Europe. The Council is responsible for the achievement and delivery of the ESJU objectives. The ESJU Governance is based on ESJU Constitution and supported by policy Statements. Technical Assessment The ESJU Technical Assessment has been developed to ensure that the highest coaching standards are maintained.	This year, the ESJU has received a number of expressions of interets in joining the ESJU from countries outside Europe. While we appreciate the significant interest in Shuai Jiao, the ESJU Executive Board are unable to approve membership applications from groups that are resident in countries outside Europe (as defined by the ESJU Constitution). The ESJU organises seminars and events with a view to increase the polularity of Shuai Jiao in Europe. The ESJU actively works with other Shuai Jiao organisations in Europe and beyond. We welcome you to join our expanding Shuai Jiao Union network.

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