- Workshop Report -

Chin Na Workshop April 2010

In this workshop given by Mark Langweiler, we explored both the theory and practice of joint locking.

Working progressively from locks on the fingers and hands, through wrist , elbow and shoulder locks.

Mark covered the principles behind the Chin Na and related the locks practiced in isolation in the workshops to those found in the 108 movements of Wu's style Tai Chi Chuan.

The top photo shows the effect effect of a thumb lock where the recipient is led to the floor by progressive use of the lock and stepping.

The second two show the effect of an elbow lock, combined with a bend at the waist and a strike to knee to floor the recipient.

This move is graced with the name "two children bow to Buddha".

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