Shaolin Chin-Na-Fa:Skill of Catch and Hold

Techniques of Chin-Na-Fa include a wide set of various movements: press and blows on vulnerable points, grappling, strangling, throws and so on. That set of movements (impacts on the enemy) allows to realize the following methods: “Separation (tearing) of muscles and sinews” (Feng-Jing), “Dislocating (breaking out) of bones and joints” (Yu-Gu), “Suffocation” (Bi-Qi) and “Impacting on points” (Dian-Xue). Also, those methods must be used skillfully, not just with brute force.

“The beginnings of the Shaolin art Chin-Na-Fa trace back to many centuries. Inmost Kung-Fu of secret methods of Chin-Na-Fa is passed down from one generation to another to attain the highest perfection in the martial art.

When you find yourself face to face with the enemy armed with a “short” weapon, fully rely upon methods of Chin-Na and your vision. Position of the enemy, his body, his face, how he stands and what he is going to do – everything must be clearly sized up. When you understand intentions of the enemy, rely upon your own force, seize an opportunity, alternate “hard” and “soft” techniques.

If two outstanding fighters encountered in a combat, like a tiger against a tiger, the outcome of the combat depends on a measure of skill in Chin-Na. He is in the process of transforming, so do I, closely following him. Blows and grips follow continuously, without a moment’s respite. You see an opening and needle your way into the vulnerable spot, clear a passage and rush forward.

If you encounter a villain, make a grip (Chin) at first, then use the technique (Fa), and you will be able to exercise a control (Na). An arm of flesh and bone can deprive even an iron man of courage. Hard to defend oneself against deft techniques, no defense against skilful finger efforts.”