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Qin Na 擒拿 Qínná
ChinaEast AsiaGrapplingNorthern ChineseShaolin lineage
'Seize and control'. Joint-locking, tendon-twisting and cavity-pressing skills found in nearly every Chinese system rather than as a stand-alone style.
Key characteristics
- Dividing the muscle (fen jin)
- Misplacing the bone (cuo gu)
- Sealing breath / cavity press
Forms & curriculum
- Qin Na drills
What training looks like
Training revolves around falling safely (breakfalls), grips, balance-breaking, throws, pins and controlled submissions. Cooperative drilling builds toward live resistance practice.
Questions to ask a school
- How are new students taught to fall?
- Is live rolling or randori optional at first?
- What is the coach's lineage or rank?
- What are the mat-hygiene rules?
Quick facts
| Origin | China |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | Ancient; present in most Chinese styles |
| Family | Northern Chinese |
| Type | Grappling |
Where to learn
- USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy – Shifu Heng Chao – 969 Federal Blvd, Denver, Colorado, United States
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