How effective is Chin Na?

Answer 1

well who knows they do have alot of soldiers.they also have nukes.i dont think anyone will really know until ther'e involved in a war.

Answer 2

Chin Na is very effective. It is very easy to learn, but very difficult to apply. Every technique can be reversed. This is true for every martial art, not just Chin Na. For Chin Na techniques to work, you need to manipulate the joints. Obviously, your opponent isn't going to just let you twist his finger, wrist, elbow, etc. Truely effective Chin Na requires some form of distraction so that your opponent doesn't realize you are applying the Chin Na lock.

In fact, many of the people who will say that Chin Na doesn't work are also the ones who claim that Brazilian JuJutsu does work. The fact is that many of the submissions used in BJJ are also used in Chin Na. The difference is that the Chin Na techniques are applied while standing instead of from the ground. Having your opponent on the ground provides some limitations to his mobility which makes applying the techniques a bit easier.

If you choose to learn Chin Na, I would advise you to also study other forms of martial arts to compliment your art.

Good luck.

Answer 3

chin na (a "locking form of CMA") can be effective based on the teacher and the intensity which you study it.

However, because it is primarily (from what I've seen) taught standing, you should incorporate it into another MA that takes into account groundfighting.

I have never met an effective chin na user, but I haven't played with many, and also did not ask if other people I played with did mix chin na into thier background, or they never mentioned if they did (grapplers).

Answer 4

As most people have expressed, it's very effective but hard to use.

But the reason? Chin Na is, as pointed out, join manipulation. If I'm in great shape my ribs are probably coated with a layer of armor called muscle, as would be my chest and abs... but my joints, not so much. Mastery of Chin Na is also master of the weakest points in the human body... but as also pointed out it's mostly a defensive technique. You can jump in, grab someone's hands and execute a hold - you pretty much have to wait for them to grab you first. In that regards it's as effective as it is defensive.

Answer 5

"Seize Control" (or joint locking) techniques are quite effective. They also provide a good alternative to just beating the snot out of someone.

The problem with most systems is the setup. No one is going to leave their limb out there for you to grab it and apply technique. Learning how to setup the technique with some kind of distraction is the key.

Gozo Shioda, founder of Yoshinkan Aikido, said, "70% of Aikido is atemi." Without a strike or shocking hit of some kind to keep the attacker/opponent's attention from noticing the lock, getting to the technique is going to be very difficult.

Answer 6

from what i see in youtube, chin na is one of the more straight-forward chinese martial art.

Answer 7

I would agree with kungfufighter. Applying the techniques is the challenge. If you work at it DAILY and with partners (and patience), you should see results.


- baiguai
http://kungfu-artistry.com

Answer 8

I would take something else.