Ground-fighting

Chin Na - Kuntaw Ground Fighting

Chin Na utilizes the locking of joints, the striking and seizing of vital points, and the grasping of tendons and blood vessels. It is loosely translated as "seize and control". Based upon a knowledge of human anatomy, the Chin Na practitioner is able to effect joint locks upon the fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and legs of their opponent. The amount of force applied is variable, so a simple, low-pain wrist lock may be applied by a police officer subduing a suspect, but an all-out, bone-breaking strike may be performed upon a gunman intent on robbing you and your family of your lives. Chin Na involves pressure point technique, dividing the muscle, misplacing the bone (joint-locking) and sealing the breath (cavity pressing) and sealing the vein.

Suplex
Bill and James having a "discussion" in the parking lot

As James steps in to push or grab Bill, Bill shifts his body, grabs the wrist and triceps pulling and spinning James into him.

Bill quickly squats slightly and grabs around the waist. He lifts James up and does a backbend.

Slamming James into the concrete.

Training with a partner.

Kuntaw incorporates strikes, joint locks, throws, and attacks to vital points. It appeals to grapplers who want to expand their grappling skills with Kuntaw and also add a striking dimension to their arsenal. It also appeals to those who specialize in striking and kicking but need to add grappling skills to their existing knowledge. Interestingly enough, Kuntaw integrates rapidly with other martial arts skills so students from other martial arts backgrounds do not have to forget everything they have already learned.

Grappling Training	Grappling Training	Rear Choke Arm Bar

Shuai Chiao is considered the oldest form of Chinese kung fu. It is mentioned as "Chiao Ti" in texts that refer back over 3000 years. Shuai Chiao literally means "Throwing - Horns": the earliest fighters were reputed to have worn horned helmets, and the rapid open arm movements of the style made the powerful movements appear like a clash of horned beasts. Shuai Chiao was considered basic training for soldiers in China for thousands of years. The art is designed for survival in the chaos of the battlefield using powerful throws and strikes. Most of the classic throws are demonstrated from a punching, kicking, or grabbing attack, and use "chin-na" joint grasping or locking techniques.