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Grandmaster Wong applies a chin-na technique on Sifu Innes using the pattern "Tiger Leans on Wooden Door"

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Chin-na, or gripping an opponent in such a way to disable him from fighting for some time, is an advanced art in Shaolin Kungfu. It is a compassionate way of combat. It puts an opponent out of action without serious injuring him, and allows him to recover if he seeks remedy from a master or Chinese physician.

The Tiger patterns, “Tiger Leans on Wooden Door”, “Tame Tiger with String of Beads” and “Yun Tan Tames Tiger”, from the Tiger-Crane Set are demonstrated in this video series as chin-na techniques. “Tame Tiger with String of Beads” can also be employed against any kicks.

When an opponent attacks you with a “shoot”, you can stop him with “Yun Tan Tames Tiger”. You can choose merely to fell him onto the ground, or cause serious internal injury n his head.

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Revealing a Shaolin Secret

Grandmaster Wong reveals a Shaolin secret, telling them that this pattern is a very effective chin-na technique. Sifu Innes tries to apply what Grandmaster Wong has just said. By asserting force he may break the opponent’s elbow. But while it is a good technique, it is not the chin-na technique Grandmaster Wong talks about.
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Cross-Road Lock Hand

Grandmaster Wong demonstrates the Shaolin chin-na secret. It is also known by another name as “Cross-Road Lock Hand”. This pattern makes effective use of leverage. Be very careful when you practice with your sparring partner that you do not break his arm or dislocate his elbow.
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Can be used Against Any Kicks

The full name of the pattern is “Tame a Tiger with a String of Beads”. Amongst other combat functions, it is an excellent technique that can be used against any kicks. It is important that you leave your front hand away from the direction of the kick. The hand is meant to protect your front leg, especially the knee.
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Difference between the Left and the Right Mode

“Taming Tiger with Beads” can also be used as a chin-na technique, as demonstrated here by Sifu Eugene. Grandmaster Wong asks Sifu Eugene to use the left instead of the right mode, which not only gives the attack better coverage from counter-attack, but makes it difficult for the opponent to escape. Have you noticed that here Sifu Eugene is attacking Sifu Innes on three points – the wrist, the elbow and the ribs?
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Chin-Na Technique of God of Wealth

Sifu Innes demonstrates an application of the pattern “Yun Dan Tames Tiger”, which shows another chin-na technique. Yun Tan is a martial god of wealth. He has a black face and rides a tiger. Sifu Eugene’s stance is solid, yet Sifu Innes could fell him onto the ground. Some of you may have heard of Grandmaster Wong’s story regarding this pattern with his siheng.
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Stopping a Shoot with Taming Hand

Another application of “Yun Tan Tames Tiger” is to stop a “shoot”. This is a merciful counter, merely stopping his attack and pushing the attacker onto the ground. A drastic counter is to strike the attacker head with the palm, which may kill him or cause serious injury. Grandmaster Wong suggests that the exponent may turn to a side-way Horse-Riding Stance instead of using a frontal one.
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1. Returning to the Basics
2. Form, Force, Flow and Element of Threat
3. Reviewing the Basic Combat Sequences
4. Devising Strategies Using Combat Sequences
5. Applying Strategies for Effective Combat
6. Free Sparring with Prescribed Conditions
7. Combat Sequences to Train Spontaneous Attacks and Responses
8. Using Strategies and Tactics in Attack and Defence
9. It is Heartening to see so Many People Using Kungfu in Free Sparring
10. Felling and Gripping Techniques in Shaolin Kungfu

11. How Sequence Training and Chi Flow Enhance Combat Efficiency
12. The Tiger-Crane Set - Manifesting the Hard and the Soft in Shaolin Kungfu
13. The Dragon-Tiger Set - Crystallization of Two Wahnam Traditions
14. The Dragon-Form Set - Demonstrating that Softness Can be Very Powerful
15. Shaolin Monkey Set – Symbolizing Spiritual Path from Cheekiness to Enlightenment
16. Shaolin Five-Animal Set – Gist of Shaolin Forms and Essence
17. Shaolin Pakua Set Set – An Exclusive Set Fit for Kings and Generals
18. Combat Application pf Pakua – Sharing Secrets for Combat Efficiency
19. Beginning to Learn some Monkey Tricks
20. Refining Techniques in Combat

21. Some Examples of High level Combat
22. Collective Effort for Greater Benefits
23. Can Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques be Used in Combat?
24. Skills are usually More Important than Techniques
25. One-Finger Shooting Zen – the Treasure of Shaolin Wahnam
26. Raising Levels of Techniques and Tactics in Combat
27. Bringing Combat Skills to More Sophisticated Levels
28. Monkey Techniques are Flowing and Agile but can be Very Devastating
29. Flowing with the Opponent's Momentum
30. Beware of the Monkey Tricks

31. Marvelous Techniques Beget Marvelous Techniques
32. How to Raise your Level of Combat
33. How you can Defeat your Opponents
34. Employing Sophisticated Kungfu Techniques to Enhance Combat Efficiency
35. Systematic Training is Essential for Combat Efficiency
36. Raising Combat Efficiency from Basic to Advanced Levels
37. Kungfu Philosophy and Swaying Willows
38. Hands Pave the Way, Kicks to Clinch Victory
39. Six Harmonies of the Double Tiger Claws
40. The Amazement and Effectiveness of Monkey Kicks

41. A Bag Full of Monkey Tricks
42. Gentle and Flowing, yet Very Powerful
43. Can your Responses still be Correct and Spontaneous in Real Fights?
44. Incorporating Kicks into Combat Sequences
45. Elaborate Patterns to Meet Complex Combat Situations
46. The Benefits of Understanding and Applying Kungfu Philosophy
47. Our Kungfu is a Training of Energy and Mind
48. Ensuring Own Safety when Felling Opponents
49. The Beauty and Profundity of Shaolin Felling Techniques
50. Felling Techniques of the Dragon and the Monkey

51. Felling an Opponent Without him Realizing What has Happened
52. Pattern Analysis of the Tiger-Crane Set
53. Tiger Patterns for Chin-Na, Against Kicks and Countering the Shoot





To be continued

• Intensive Chi Kung Course
• Intensive Shaolin Kungfu Course
• Intensive Taijiquan Course

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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