Push Hands and Qinna (Chin-Na) Techniques
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Presented by Master Willy Lin
Began studying Kung Fu in Taiwan in 1957. Head instructor and assistant to Wang, Jyue Jen: 1960-1968. First to introduce T’ien Shan P’ai Kung Fu to the US. Author of several books on T’ien Shan P’ai and Chin-Na. Has taught in Taiwan, Brazil and the US, and many of his students have gone on to open their own schools. Master Lin’s books and DVDs will be available for purchase and autographing at this workshop.
If you are a student of tai chi, these workshops will help take your practice to a higher level. Many of the applications hidden in the movements of forms practice are based on Qinna. Gaining an understanding of these qinna techniques will give you some useful skills you will be able to apply immediately and will help you identify other applications that may be "hidden" in your forms. The push hands practice will help you improve your balance, stability, footwork and posture while demonstrating the importance of these attributes. Even if you are not a tai chi student, these workshops will be invaluable for giving you practical techniques you can apply in a variety of situations and for learning principles that will help improve your skill as a martial artist no matter what style you study.
Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Tui Shou (Push Hands)
Push Hands practice helps students gain an understanding of leverage, reflex,
sensitivity, timing, coordination and positioning. You learn to avoid,
neutralize and redirect the incoming forces of your opponent’s attack while also
learning to generate, coordinate and deliver power to them. These skills are
very important in gaining a deeper understanding of Tai Chi, but are also useful
to any martial artist wanting to become more effective when fighting in close
range.
Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Qinna (Chin Na)
Qinna is the Chinese art of “seize and control.” It is used to restrain
opponents through techniques for locking joints or muscles and tendons by
applying leverage and using pressure points. The techniques require very little
force making them especially effective against larger and stronger opponents. In
addition, the pressure of many techniques can be adjusted so that they can be
used merely to control an opponent or to injure or disable them when necessary.
The techniques can be used to defend against grabs, holds and chokes or used to
immobilize, subdue, or control assailants. These are important skills for when
you are in close contact with an opponent. These techniques are especially
useful in law enforcement and other situations when you need to subdue an
assailant without injuring them.
These workshops are suitable for all martial arts styles and all levels of
experience, including beginners with no previous training. Don’t miss this
opportunity to learn from one of the best! Class size will be limited to ensure
everyone gets individual attention and plenty of hands-on experience. Be sure to
register in advance to reserve a spot as walk-in registrations are not
guaranteed.
Location: Jing Ying Institute of Kung
Fu & Tai Chi, 1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, #6, Arnold MD 21012
Date:
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Time:
As stated above (please arrive 20 minutes early to check-in or register)
Cost:
$60 for one workshop or $100 for both. Please register in advance to reserve
your spot!
We will deduct $10 for members of the same family or for Jing Ying advanced belt
students.
Payments: Check, credit card, PayPal or cash.
Make checks payable to Jing Ying Institute.
Participants under age 18 must have a release form signed by a
parent or guardian.
Master Lin’s books and DVD’s will be available for purchase and autographing at
this workshop.
See photos from a previous Willy Lin workshop
PDF version of the flyer for his event
Push Hands and Qinna, Sunday April 20, 2008
Push Hands only, Sunday April 20, 2008
Qinna only, Sunday April 20, 2008