Chin Na is one of the four major fighting categories in all Chinese martial styles.   The four categories are: Kicking (Ti) Striking (Da) Wrestling (Shuai) Seize-Controlling (Na) This book is also laid out according to actual fighting scenarios as follows: Chin Na Against Barhand Attacks Chin Na Against Blocking Chin Na Against Kicking Chin Na Against Knife Attacks Offensive Chin Na Techniques With over 375 techniques, practitioners can discover a variety of techiques suitable to their needs and martial arts style.Effective application of Chin Na requires speedy execution of a block or yield, a set up, and then a proper technique. By experimenting with different situations presented in this book, you can find those techniques that work best for you. Seize-Controlling Chin Na techniques can be effectively used against an opponents grabbing attacks as well as against wrestling.Pressing and striking Chin Na can be used to seal the opponents breathing, vein/artery, or Qi circulation, which