The Man vs The Myth：Cháng Dōngshēng
If you practice Shuai Jiao, today known as Chinese wrestling, you have probably heard of Cháng Dōng Shēng (常東昇, ﭼْﺎ دْﻮ ﺷْﻊ). This was a man whose reputation soared to mythic proportions. He was said to be undefeated and the greatest in China. Let’s take a closer look at the man vs the myth.
First Naadam of 2022 Season
The Bokhin Ayin team attended their first Naadam of the 2022 season this past week in Zuun Sunid, Xilingol! We’re excited for a summer full of great wrestling!
Hohoo Bagsh- The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Bokhin Ayin's Ariela and Oyuntana interview Hohoo Bagsh (teacher) to share more about his life, legacy, and contribution to Bokhin Ayin as well as the Inner Mongolian wrestling community.
Bokhin Ayin Presented with Certificate of Honor
Congratulations to Lavell and the whole Bokhin Ayin team for being given a special award for their contribution in sharing Mongolian Bokh to the world. We are proud of the work we are doing and so is Inner Mongolia!
Oyuntana’s “Dream Chaser” Interview
Bokhin Ayin’s co-founder Oyuntana was interviewed on Inner Mongolian Television about being a dream chaser and a young Mongolian woman with a vision. Check out her interview here!
Celebrating our Wrestling Women
Happy International Women’s Day! The Bokhin Ayin team wants to recognize and celebrate all the wrestling women of the world and their dedication to their own personal wrestler’s journey. We love and support you!
Inner Mongolian New Year Gala: Featuring Oyuntana!
Happy New Year! Bokhin Ayin’s very own Oyuntana was featured in the Inner Mongolian Spring Festival Gala online television program this year.
Chagaan Sar
Happy Chagaan Sar! Learn about the Mongolian Lunar New Year and the special traditions that occur during the most important holiday of the year.
Ariela & Oyuntana- Wrestling with Tradition
Traditionally, both Bokh (Mongolian Wrestling) as well as Chinese Shuai Jiao 中国式摔跤 have exclusively been arts practiced by men. Check out this video produced by Mushin Martial Culture’s Byron Jacobs to learn more about Ariela and Oyuntana’s journey.
Lavell & Hohoo- Spirit of the Grassland
Bokh (Mongolian Wrestling) has been practiced by nomadic and steppe cultures for thousands of years. It epitomizes the culture of the Mongolian people and the spirit of the grassland. Check out this video produced by Mu Shin Martial Culture’s Byron Jacobs to learn more about Lavell and Hohoo’s journey.
Ariela “American Ariunna” Takes 2nd at Women’s Naadam
Read about Ariela’s most recent 2nd place finish at a Women’s Bokh Naadam in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia. Her fellow training partner and friend Qige, also took 3rd place.
Mongolian Naadams
Interested in learning more about Mongolian Naadams? What are the three Mongolian “Manly Arts”? Read this article to learn more.
Inner Mongolian Lion Dance
The Inner Mongolian lion dance is a ritualistic dance performed before the beginning of each wrestling match. Learn more here.