Product Description

Quite a few books have been published on the subject of Chin Na (Qin Na), the proven seizing techniques of Chinese martial arts. However, most books focus on the introduction of techniques themselves, and contain very little or no discussion on application in actual combat situations. This seizing art has thus been confined to stage performances instead of real combat use.

Although Dr. Yang has published other Chin Na books, both fundamental and advanced texts, he believes this work is necessary in order to make this art more complete and alive. Therefore, in addition to introducing many new techniques, this book is also laid out according to actual combat scenarios - for example, application of Chin Na when your opponent punches, grabs, kicks or attacks with a knife.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188941 in Books
• Published on: 1995-05-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 364 pages

Review
This is a unique and unusual reference which will prove invaluable to any involved in martial arts: a survey of Chinese seizing styles which covers both new techniques and traditional combat scenarios. In addition to written descriptions of the techniques, there are numerous step-by-step black and white photos which prove invaluable for illustration. Highly recommended. -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author
Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

Customer Reviews

Best Kung-Fu training manual ever written
Yes, it is true that some of the sequences are the same technique with different attacks, but there are over 300 sequences with at least 120 unique techniques. In authentic Shao-lin training you are only normally exposed to 30 Chin-Na techniques. The level of technical explanation is unmatched in this book. You will truly understand the purposes of each movement including pressure points, methods of training, and historical development. If you complement this book with it's companion videos (1&2) you will have more comprehensive Chin-Na instruction than you would ever have without studying directly with Dr. Yang. Train with the book and videos (which show close-ups, slow motion, and full speed demonstration from different angles)and you could truly master Shao-Lin Chin Na. THEY ARE THAT GOOD.

A useful resource
This impressively lengthy work acts as almost a textbook on chin na, to which one may refer in times of confusion. Dr. Yang's knowledge is impressive, his explanations of techniques are satisfactory and the photos are clear. However, many techniques are repeated in the book simply started from different attacks (eg. from a punch, from a stab etc) which although useful to the beginner as it shows the vast range of applications of a single technique, an advanced practitioner may find this frustrating. Nevertheless, this book promotes thought and encourages one to develop beyond the scope of the book. It has much to offer and is the best of Dr. Yang's books on the subject.

Good comprehensive overview of Chin Na.
Comprehensive overview of Cin Na. This book has the advantage of being organized by self defense topics, based on type of attack. As with this author's others books, it is difficult to read and is best used as a reference. The pictures in this book are not as clear as in his others. Sometimes it is difficult to determine the details of the hand positions. In any case, it's a good reference to own, perhaps best used in conjunction with the Instructor's Manual book.