Shaolin Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Kung-Fu

In the Chinese language, chin na roughly translates into two words: chin -to seize, and na -to control. Thus, the major purpose of chin na is to quiet or stop an aggressive action without maiming or injuring to a serious extent. As a result, chin na relies on grasping, pressing and unnaturally twisting the sensitive parts of an opponent's body such as nerves, muscles, and joints. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.