Chin Na Kung Fu
Chin means "to capture", Na means "to hold". Chin Na evolved in the early 1600's, when government officials sought more restraining methods to subdue criminals without necessarily killing them. It was created as a system of capturing and detaining. Elements of this scientifically based system are included in virtually every Chinese art of Kung Fu.
Chin Na mainly relies on grasping, pressing and twisting the sensitive parts of an opponent's body such as nerves, muscles, and joints. Chin Na also employs short kicking, punching and striking techniques usually aimed at spots which will cause an opponent momentary disorientation, paralysis or unconsciousness.
There are four types of Chin Na which are; dividing the muscle, misplacing the bone, sealing the breath or vein and cavity press. Chin Na students spend a lot of time gaining knowledge about the intricacies of the human body. They study how muscles and bones move and how they may rip or break. By studying the nervous system, they learn the exact locations of the most vulnerable areas of the body so they can in turn apply pressure to or strike these areas. The Chin Na student has deep understanding and acts upon the strengths and weaknesses of the human body.
Although Chin Na is connected with Chines Kung Fu, a person does not need to have extensive martial experience to learn it. Chin Na techniques are basically independent of any martial style and can be learned by anyone willing to devote time and effort. For this reason Chin Na has become an important training tool for military and police personnel.
Written By Sifu Rino Côté
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