In this section, you will learn sanda kicks, punches, and throws. Sanda (散打) is a Chinese combat sport very similar to Muay Thai (Thai boxing) and is also known as Sanshou. The term Sanda has a longer history, while Sanshou was coined when the Chinese government formalized the sport.
Sanda means "free fighting" (not MMA-style free fighting), while Sanshou means "free hand." The term Sanda is more commonly used. Punches, kicks, and throws are allowed, but knee, elbow, and head strikes are not permitted.
Some differences between Sanda and Muay Thai include the absence of ropes surrounding the ring in Sanda, and the prohibition of elbows in the Chinese fighting art. Another difference is that in Muay Thai, hands are held much higher because attacks below hip level are always blocked with the shin.
The animated tutorials are not fully up to date (there are only a few test animations), but you can find detailed sanda instructions on the Sanda video channel.
