Chin Na (Joint Locking)

Chin Na is the controlling art of Chinese Kung Fu and is the root of many non-Chinese martial styles  such as the Japanese arts of Jujutsu and Aikido.   Capture skills ( Chin Na ) are a kind of close combat skills used to subdue the enemy with skillful movements and ingenious exertion of strength  and can be applied to any empty hand fighting discipline.. The basic principle in capturing the enemy is to seize and attack pressure points and lock joints to render an attacker helpless by not only having total control of a part of the body but also of the entire body.

 

Although Chin Na techniques are believed to have existed for several thousand years, it was not until 527 C.E. that these techniques were systematically researched and catagorized by the Shaolin Temple, leading to the creation of many non-lethal techniques. By the late Ching Dynasty, in the nineteenth century, Chin Na techniques were taught to the general population contained within the various martial styles developed at the Temple. Training in Chin Na is through partner practice with emphasis on developing the control and sensitivity necessary to render an attacker helpless but uninjured. As this is primarily a pain/compliance art, students must be willing to accept some pain in order to learn the art.

 

Mixed Martial Arts Close Quarters Combat, Pressure Point Fighting, Shaolin Kung Fu Wing Chun Kung Fu Muay Thai Kick Boxing Tai Chi (Tai Qi) Boxing Self Defence Chi Gung & Meditation Strenth & Conditioning