The Chin
Na program, which is incorporated into the Kung Fu program, emphasizes
the training of Chin Na or controlling techniques. There are several
types of controlling methods such as wrist, neck, shoulder, elbow
and even leg controlling techniques. The student will first learn
several techniques to become familiar with the smooth movements and
learn how easy it is to cause an opponent pain. This is important
so one learns how NOT to hurt a training partner. Eventually
the student begins a choreographed fighting form using Chin
Na applications from real situations such as grabbing, punching; etc.
Here the student also trains stepping coordination, smoothness of
movement and sensitivity to an opponent's movement. One section of
the form emphasizes bare hand to knife techniques.