This
tape is Part Eight of One Hand videos Chen Tai Chi series. It
is a self-contained video on the Chin Na techniques embedded
in the first Chen Tai Chi form - Lao Jia. The
Chen style is especially known for its "chin na" (grabbing and
joint locking). Master George Xu of Shanghai teaches these techniques.
He does so by showing multiple variations of each technique
with a very strong emphasis on the Reeling Silk and its relationship
to applications. This is not one of those over simplified versions
where the Chin Na would only work on someone who is cooperating.
Xu is a fine martial artist and his movements have a depth and
intensity often lacking in much "usage" videos. He
also never dumbs anything down. You will have to use your eyes
and you will have to personally try this movements to understand
their complexity and technical fine points.
This
tape is Part Eight of One Hand videos Chen Tai Chi series. It
is a self-contained video on the Chin Na techniques embedded
in the first Chen Tai Chi form - Lao Jia. The
Chen style is especially known for its "chin na" (grabbing and
joint locking). Master George Xu of Shanghai teaches these techniques.
He does so by showing multiple variations of each technique
with a very strong emphasis on the Reeling Silk and its relationship
to applications. This is not one of those over simplified versions
where the Chin Na would only work on someone who is cooperating.
Xu is a fine martial artist and his movements have a depth and
intensity often lacking in much "usage" videos. He
also never dumbs anything down. You will have to use your eyes
and you will have to personally try this movements to understand
their complexity and technical fine points. 