Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na

Very learnable and easy to execute, especially if you have had prior training in joint-locking. I would highly recommend it in police or correctional use where use of force is limited and these locks if applied correctly can end a conflict quickly. I know by experience by using them in a correctional setting. One just has to pick out the techniques that are the easiest to execute and as all moves dictate, have to be in the right position to execute. And they have to be practiced religiuosly with your collegues before you will become adept as all boxing or martial arts techniques are if one is honest with himself. There are no shortcuts in being able to execute any techniques. They must become instinctive and second-nature. But these are very good techniques.

I already had the book version and liked it. So I ordered the DVD version and liked it even more. It showed good details on each lock and makes it more easy to learn each one.

This DVD met all of my expectations. The instructions/demonstrations are clear and performed at different speeds. I feel this DVD could only benefit one training Chi na. Thank you

The method of this form of fighting skills are like the original type of Ju Jitsu, but greater. The skills on this DVD are simple to follow, and shows some many ways for control and locking of your enemy's joints. I like the DVD, and you might too if you like these limb control and joint locking you attacker.

Dr Yang is the master of his crafts. I have attended his seminars and can testify to his dedication and highest level of expertise

Awesome DVD. He is a great teacher.

"Analysis Of Shaolin Chin Na" with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a great companion DVD to the written book "Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na (1st Edition) by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. This is the first DVD of Dr. Ming's on Chin Na. Since filming this one, he has done much more comprehensive volumes with more instruction. I think this is a great overview of chin na techniques, and a fantastic companion DVD to the written text, however for instructional value, the Chin Na In Depth DVDs are much better.The filming is very clear in a neutral studio. Each technique is shown slowly, with a close up, and then at regular speed. There is no talking or instruction during these, just the demonstration of the technique. At the beginning of each technique the name is shown with corresponding book sections with the Chinese pronunciation.Before the technique sections, there are some exercises and a brief description of Chin Na with Dr. Yang demonstrating the exercises and chin na techniques while an English voice over is heard with descriptions. I did find these short sections interesting, and the finger exercises would benefit any martial artist.There are 125 techniques demonstrated. These include finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, waist, leg, muscle grabbing, and some applications against punches or kicks. Again, I do not thing a beginner will learn these from this DVD alone, Dr. Yang has better instructional DVDS. However, if you have the book, I would strongly encourage you to complete the set with this companion DVD. Additionally, if you want a great overview of chin na, or a catalog of chin na techniques, this is a great resource. For the person who knows these techniques, or similar techniques, this is a good resource to "remind" you during your training.Dr. Yang is an excellent martial artist, and the reason I give this four stars rather than five is his Chin Na In Depth DVDs are much more instructional. This is a good DVD for those that fit the descriptions above; they have the book or want a good overview or catalog of techniques.Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of the Lock On Joint Locking Essentials series.

THUMBS UP!

Detailed informative and powerful.

Oh I wish I could memorise all of this. YJM is THE master of these techniques and it is broken down well. You could practice easily if someone will lend you their arm, or kindly break into your house while you are watching.