Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles (Qin Na : the Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Martial Arts Styles) [Paperback]

Yang Jwing-Ming (Author)

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Series: Qin Na : the Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Martial Arts Styles | Publication Date: February 27, 1996

For intermediate and advanced students, seizing techniques applied in real combat scenarios.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center (February 27, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 094087136X
• ISBN-13: 978-0940871366
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #678,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Kung-Fu training manual ever written, August 7, 2002

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Kontar Tonee Mwamba (denver, co United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles (Qin Na : the Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Martial Arts Styles) (Paperback)

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.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful resource, June 20, 2001

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Edd Hillman (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles (Qin Na : the Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Martial Arts Styles) (Paperback)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good comprehensive overview of Chin Na., October 4, 1999

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Y. berger "Y. Berger, Ph.D." (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles (Qin Na : the Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Martial Arts Styles) (Paperback)

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.