Self-Defense Classes
Chin Na - trapping and locking an opponents joints
In the US, we think of self-defense as buying a gun or taking a class. But in China, self-defense is an art that has developed over thousands of years. In Chinese Kung Fu a person can appear defenseless, but can turn out to be quite dangerous to an attacker. Not only are the moves simple, they are effective. In the art of self-defense, you will learn how to use an opponents movements and strengths against him. This art is called Chin Na, the art of controlling an opponent by locking their joints. The key is to seize one part of the body in order to control the whole. The techniques you will learn are listed below. In accordance with the Chinese mentality of beauty, the names of the techniques are both graceful and memorable.
Level 1 Techniques
1 White Crane Nods Its Head Bai He Dian Tou
2 White Crane Twist Its Neck Bai He Niu Jing
3 Lift the Elbow to Break the Wing Tai Zhou Ao Chi
4 White Crane Cover Its Wings Bai He Yan Chi
5 Hands Embrace a Guitar Shou Bao Pi Pa
6 Single Finger Holding Dan Zhi Wo
7 Multiple Finger Holding Duo Zhi Wo
8 Butterfly Bores Through the Flowers
or Back Turning Hu Die Chuan Hua or Fan Bei Zhuan
9 Double Finger Split Shuang Fen Zhi
10 Small Wrap Hand - 1 Xiao Chan Shou - 1
11 Small Wrap Hand - 2 Xiao Chan Shou - 2
12 Forward Wrist Press Qian Ya Wan
13 Press the Wrist Up Shang Ya Wan
14 Turning Around Heaven and Earth Niu Zhuan Qian Kun
15 Turning Body Elbow Wrap Zhuan Shen Chan Zhou
16 Forward Turning Elbow Qian Fan Zhou
17 Two Children Worship the Buddha Shuang Tong Bai Fo
Another example of Chin Na
Level 2 Techniques
1 Large Roc Twists Its Wing Da Peng Ao Chi
2 Arm Wraps Around the Dragonˇ¦s Neck Bi Chan Long Jing
3 Pressing Shoulder With Single Finger and Extending the
Neck for Water Yi Zhi Ding Jiang, Yin Jing Qiu Shui
4 White Crane Bores the Bush Bai He Chuan Cong
5 Large Python Turns Its Body Da Mang Zhuan Shen
6 Rotating the Sky Post Niu Zhuan Tian Zhu
7 Low Finger Press Xia Ya Zhi
8 Upward Finger Press Shang Fen Zhi
9 Lock and Turn the Joint Kou Zhuan Jie
10 Small Wrap Finger Xiao Chan Zhi
11 Large Wrap Hand Da Chan Shou
12 Low Inward Wrist Press Xia Nei Ya Wan
13 Forgive Me Not Going With You Shu Bu Tong Xing
14 The Child Worship the Buddha Tong Zi Bai Fo
15 Reverse Elbow Wrap Fan Chan Zhou
16 Upward Elbow Wrap Shang Ya Zhou
17 Lion Shakes Its Head Shi Zi Yao Tou
18 One Post To Support the Heaven Yi Zhu Ding Tian
Teacher's Bio
Master Shi Ming Yang, a Level Six Master (equivalent Level 3 Black belt) is a fifth-generation Ba Gua descendant. Now, he is a high-level Ba Gua Master teaching Ba Gua at the Shitahai Sports Academy. Master Yang Studied Ku Fu for 30 years. He has participated in many Chinese Martial arts competitions, winning many medals and awards. In 1991, he won the silver medal from one of the most prestigious marital art competitions, the Henan Traditional International Competition. In 1993, he won first place in the short weapon competition, and second place in boxing at the Beijing International Martial Arts Boxing Match. He is also a Ba Gua broad sword champion. Master Yang is a well respected Ku fu master teaching students from America, Japan, England, Italy, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries since 1992. Over the years, he has used his teaching experience to fashion his own style of martial arts.
Itinerary
For a sample itinerary, please see the Sports Camp .
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