Small Catching and Hitting 小擒打
Xiǎo qín dǎ
How to do it
Chen qin-na (catching) movement – a small seizing of the opponent's arm followed by a strike.
Step by step
- Catch the opponent's wrist with a small circle
- Turn the body to twist and control
- Follow with a strike or push
- Stay rooted
Breathing
Exhale as you control.
Health focus
Wrist and waist coordination.
Common mistakes
- Grabbing with force instead of turning the body
Martial meaning
A small qin-na joint control followed by a strike.
How it varies between styles
| Chen | Practical Method 41; Laojia 'Small Catching and Hitting'. |
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Where it appears
- Chen Practical Method Yilu – 81 Movements – step 41: Small Catching and Hitting
- Chen Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Road) – 74 Movements – step 39: Small Catching and Hitting
Animated 2D guide (front view). The highlighted leg carries the weight, the faint trails show the path of the hands, and the cue at the top suggests the breath.
Video demonstrations 影片
Chen Zhonghua (via Michael Calandra) · 3:47 · YouTube ↗
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Move slowly, keep the knees soft and over the toes, and stay within a comfortable range. Every movement can be adapted for a chair.