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Grandmaster Wong explaining some finer points of combat

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If all other things were equal, chin-na or gripping is the most advanced of the four categories of attack. Unlike a strike or a kick which can be executed in one movement, it usually takes three or more movements to implement a chin-na attack successfully. But once it is successfully applied, it is the most difficult to get away from.

Basically there are two aspects in chin-na – “chin” which is holding, and “na” which is gripping. But “na” in chin-na is more than what is normally conceptualized by the term “gripping”. It is gripping in such a way that even when the grip is released, the victim would be unable to continue fighting.

Some sophisticated chin-na techniques from the Dragon-Tiger Set are shown in this video series. Some finer points are also explained.

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Helping Opponent to Improve Himself

Steve and Andy work out some attacks and counters from the Dragon-Tiger Set. Andy attacks with “Horizontally Sweeping a Thousand Armies”. Steve counters with “Fierce Tiger Descends Mountain”, but he uses a Knell-Step in place of a Bow-Arrow Stance. Andy responds with “Tame Tiger with String of Beads”. Steve suggests that Andy’s response would be even better if Andy knells on the back of his leg, demonstrating that Shaolin Wahnam members help their sparring partner to improve their combat in their sparring.
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Chin-Na is the Most Advanced

Steve and Andy now go over the sequence. Andy attack is not easy to defend, but Steve counters very well with a chin-na technique. Andy responds also with another chin-nag technique. If all other things were equal, chin-na attacks are the most advanced and the most difficult to defend against. How would you counter Andy chin-na attack?
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Gourd Rolling on Ground

Isn’t Steve’s counter ingenuious? He flows with the attacker’s momentum, which is an important principle in countering chin-na attacks. If you go against the attacking momentum, you may hurt himself. This pattern is called “Gourd Rolling on Ground”. Those who have wondered what combat function rolling on the ground can serve, have an answer here.
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Finer Points of Chin-Na

Grandmaster Wong explains some finer points about chin-na. Andy should hold Steve’s hand further away from his body, to prevent, for example, Steve striking him with an elbow. Steve should grip an opponent’s vital spots, like the eyes and soft spots of the neck.
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Correct Way to Release Chin-Na Grips

When an opponent is gripping your vital points, you must know how to release the grip correctly. Incorrect release would cause further harm. Here, where the opponent has gripped your eyes, an effective way is to rotate your waist according, not turning your head.
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Rolling Forward or Rolling Backward

Depending on how your leg is being pressed on, you can roll forward or backward. A backward roll would result in the pattern “Naughty Monkey Kicks at Leaves”. But in this case, Steve should roll forward with the pattern “Gourd Rolling on Ground”.
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Rolling Along with the Opponent

Grandmaster Wong shows Steve the finer point in intercepting Andy’s horizontal sweep. What could happen if Steve merely intercepts at Andy’s wrist? Andy was correct in rolling along with Steve. Otherwise his arm might be fractured or his head might be kicked.
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Variations from Combat Situation

Grandmaster Wong shows some possible variations from this combat situation which we must be prepared for. Before the horizontal sweep arrives, you may lean back and execute a side kick. However, if the opponent is at close quarters, be careful of his elbow.
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Breaking an Opponent’s Arm

Of course, variations can be created by either party. By shifting the angle of his position, for example, Andy can dislocate Steve’s right elbow, besides attacking Steve with a Tiger Claw. Or he can use an elbow strike to break Steve’s arm. Notice the right timing of Andy’s roll.
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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
54. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Tiger Set
55. Revealing the Secret Tactic of Leak Hand
56. From the Level of Techniques to the Levels of Tactics and Strategies
57. Pattern Analysis of the Dragon-Form Set
58. Effective Techniques for Fighting on the Ground
59. Pattern Analysis of the Monkey Set
60. Soft Techniques and Internal Force in Monkey Kungfu

61. Interesting Monkey Patterns that are Deadly for Combat
62. Pattern Analysis of the Pakua Set
63. Pattern Analysis of the Five-Animal Set
64. Variety of Techniques in Shaolin Five Animals
65. Investigating the Combat Applications of Some Patterns
66. Similar Patterns but Different Applications
67. Effective Counters against Kicks, Grips and Knee Jabs
68. Secrets of Skyward Cannon Punch in Continuous Attack
69. Cannon Punch Towards Sky and Fierce Tiger Crouching on Ground
70. Flowing Monkey Techniques against Powerful Tiger Claws
71. Sophisticated Grips and Sophisticated Counters
72. Breaking an Opponent's Elbow and Wrist
73. Neutralizing Wrist Lock and the Three Harmonies
74. Some Advanced Chin-Na Techniques and Counters





To be continued

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

• List of Certified Shaolin Wahnam Instructors

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