Overview

Aaron Damus doing a Qin-Na technique on Matthew Briggs

Qin-Na: The seizing and locking art of Kung-Fu
YMAA Boston – Boston, MA – July 12th and 13th, 2008

Qin-Na (Chin Na) means "Seize and Control" and is one of the four major elements of any martial arts training (kicking, punching, wrestling, Qin-Na). It comprises of techniques specializing in joint locks, cavity press, and muscle/tendon grabs to subdue and control opponents. The successful execution of any Qin-Na technique relies heavily on skill and practice, as proper angling, timing, application of pressure and leverage are all essential keys to making it effective. The material taught in this seminar is readily incorporated into other martial styles and systems.

Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na differ in several ways including:

1. Shaolin Qin Na is harder while Taiji Qin Na is softer, implying that Shaolin Qin Na uses more muscle while Taiji Qin Na uses more Qi
2. Shaolin Qin Na emphasizes both straight and round movements, while Taiji Qin Na is usually only round
3. Relatively speaking, Shaolin Qin Na is more offensive and aggressive, while Taiji Qin Na is more defensive and passive

Seminar/Workshop Program

The Shaolin Qin-Na program is divided into 6 levels. Attending one level per seminar season is strongly recommend. Each level contains more than 15 techniques that require much time and practice to make them effective. In the first 5 levels, you will be targeting the fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, and waist areas. In Level 6, leg Qin-Na and applications are discussed, as well as Qin Na counterattack techniques.

The Taiji Qin Na program is divided into 4 different levels. In Taiji Qin Na Levels 1 and 2, more than 16 techniques (per level) are taught with the "crossed hands" setup. It resembles the initial scenario of Taiji Pushing Hands (Taiji Tui Shou). Level 3 discusses the "parallel hands" setup while Level 4 is focused primarily on elbow sticking techniques (Na).

Who's Teaching?

Nicholas Yang will be teaching Level 1 Qin-Na. He is a qualified Shaolin Instructor and also the director of YMAA Boston. Higher levels will be taught by senior Qin-Na instructors Jim Noble, Paul Green, and Aaron Damus who have all studied with Dr. Yang for several years.

Who Should Attend?

Everybody is welcome to attend this Qin Na seminar. Previous martial arts experience is a plus, but not required. Attendance is limited, so register soon. This seminar will benefit:

• Martial artists of all styles who would like to learn and incorporate quick and effective locking techniques into their practice
• All interested in graduating and becoming a Qualified YMAA Instructor of Qin-Na
• All YMAA students (Taiji and Shaolin) who would like to refine their Qin-Na techniques

What Should I Bring?

There are no special requirements for this seminar. We recommend wearing loose practice clothing (T-shirt and pants) and a pair of indoor shoes unless you prefer training barefoot. Street shoes are not permitted on the training floor.

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