Comprehensive Applications in Shaolin Chin Na

Chin Na is one of the four major fighting categories in all Chinese martial styles. The four categories are:Kicking (Ti)Striking (Da)Wrestling (Shuai)Seize-Controlling (Na)This book is also laid out according to actual fighting scenarios as follows:Chin Na Against Barhand AttacksChin Na Against BlockingChin Na Against KickingChin Na Against Knife AttacksOffensive Chin Na TechniquesWith over 375 techniques, practitioners can discover a variety of techiques suitable to their needs and martial arts style. Effective application of Chin Na requires speedy execution of a block or yield, a set up, and then a proper technique. By experimenting with different situations presented in this book, you can find those techniques that work best for you.Seize-Controlling Chin Na techniques can be effectively used against an opponents grabbing attacks as well as against wrestling. Pressing and striking Chin Na can be used to seal the opponents breathing, vein/artery, or Qi circulation, which can cause severe pain, numbness, and unconsciousness.Most of Chin Na can be learned easily and be adopted into any martial style. Chin Na has been known as the root of the Japanese arts of Jujitsu and Aikido, and practitioners can use the study of Chin Na to increase their understanding of the theory and principles of their own arts.This book is designed to make learning easier.