Chin Na Seminar March 21
- Rebecca Gould
- Jan 24
- 1 min read
Half-day Advanced Martial Taiji Workshop
Qin Na - the joint locking art
Saturday, March 21, 1-4pm
Topic: Qin Na Basics
Instructor: Bill Buckley
Explore Taiji Qin Na (pronounced Chin Na) the joint locking art that makes the Taijiquan an effective fighting art. In this seminar we will examine how Taiji body movement, stepping and angling can allow you to quickly and effectively disable your opponent. The seminar will teach basic Yang Coil entries, along with Several Qin Na techniques for locking the Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder.
Emphasis will be placed on good body posture and position, effective body movement, and basic joint locking. The movements explored are derived from the Yang Style Taiji Long form.
This seminar is open only to existing GateWay and YMAA students. All students in the class will experience having their joints locked and locking others.
