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Summary: An excellent book for all, not only instructors
Review: Only an 8 because I do not know if I've read enough of these to know what a 10 would be. Concise, clearly written, with illustrations that provide sufficient information to follow the text. This probably should not be for beginners or those who've not had some exposure to chin na in class; for others, this will be an excellent out-of-class handbook to continue research/practice. An excellent (9 or 10) video is available.
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Summary: Great, book.
Review: Reads like a text book, but the Chin Na is explained very well. If your serious about learning somthing useful from a book in the martial arts,then this is one i would recommend. This isn't one of those "light weight" books where the "master" of such and such a system shows you a form and a few fighting applications, Keeping the real stuff to himself. What Dr. Yang shares is powerful stuff, if practiced.
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Summary: A must have for any serious martial artist,........
Review: Regardless of the art you study, this book, with its clear photographs and easy to read, concise instruction will teach you many ways to seize and control most adversaries. Also contains some good basic information on cavity pressing and striking methods. I have read several of Dr. Yang's books on Qin Na and Taijiquan and they are all worth the price tag. Definately not just for instructors.
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Summary: Enhanced with 150 illustrative photographs
Review: Shaolin Chin Na is one of the four major Chinese martial arts fighting categories, the one dealing with "size and control". The other three are Ti (kicking), and Da (striking), Shuai (wrestling). Now in a completely updated and significantly expanded second edition, Analysis Of Shaolin Chin Na by renowned Chinese martial arts and Qigong expert and instructor Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming shows the aspiring martial arts students every aspect and every step in effectively defending from attack through the use of Shaolin Chin Na counters. For the substantial benefit of contemporary martial arts students, the old Chinese spelling system has been replaced by the new academic Pinyin system with Chinese characters being included in the text. Enhanced with 150 illustrative photographs, easily learned and integrated into any martial arts style, Analysis Of Shaolin Chin Na will be a welcome addition to personal, professional, and dojo library reference collections.
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Summary: Enhanced with 150 illustrative photographs
Review: Shaolin Chin Na is one of the four major Chinese martial arts fighting categories, the one dealing with "size and control". The other three are Ti (kicking), and Da (striking), Shuai (wrestling). Now in a completely updated and significantly expanded second edition, Analysis Of Shaolin Chin Na by renowned Chinese martial arts and Qigong expert and instructor Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming shows the aspiring martial arts students every aspect and every step in effectively defending from attack through the use of Shaolin Chin Na counters. For the substantial benefit of contemporary martial arts students, the old Chinese spelling system has been replaced by the new academic Pinyin system with Chinese characters being included in the text. Enhanced with 150 illustrative photographs, easily learned and integrated into any martial arts style, Analysis Of Shaolin Chin Na will be a welcome addition to personal, professional, and dojo library reference collections.
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Summary: Spot on
Review: This book is excellent. It is certainly comprehensive, and set out brilliantly. The photographs and explanations are spot on, and as an all round martial artist I find this book invaluable
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Summary: Great information, be prepared for experimentation
Review: This book is highly informative and I feel the author has done a superb job of trying to translate what is an inherently complex topic into written form. Be prepared to have to experiment for a while with several of the techniques to get the correct feel. I like how the author catagorizes the techniques by finger, wrist. elbow, etc. As a former Aikido practioner, I will tell you, IMHO this book shows the depth and complexity of the Chinese arts. All in all, a great effort!
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Summary: Great information, be prepared for experimentation
Review: This book is highly informative and I feel the author has done a superb job of trying to translate what is an inherently complex topic into written form. Be prepared to have to experiment for a while with several of the techniques to get the correct feel. I like how the author catagorizes the techniques by finger, wrist. elbow, etc. As a former Aikido practioner, I will tell you, IMHO this book shows the depth and complexity of the Chinese arts. All in all, a great effort!
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Summary: A Solid Chin-Na Reference
Review: This book provides a good reference for Chin-Na, the art of seizing and holding. Most of the techniques that appear in this book appear to come from Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming's White Crane background.
Chin-Na can be deceptively difficult to understand and implement, since what makes a technique successful is the solid body mechanics behind it, and that only comes after years of practice. Additionally, I believe that books are not a good primary learning method for martial arts, so to get the most from this book, plan on attending a seminar or finding a good local school.
Having said that, Dr. Yang's material is the best reference I've seen on the subject.
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Summary: BASIC KNOWLEDGE-Nothing more to know.
Review: This book tells the person the elements in fighting especially in close quarters. Anyone might say this doesn't have enough, yes it's true but this one can be a foundation on a brand new style. This is great. Thanks to Dr. Yang!
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