pete
Master Black Belt
here is dr yang's website: http://www.ymaa.com he has a schedule of classes offered worldwide through 2007, including chin na.
speed is not a consideration in my training, yet... first coupla of levels you practice setting the locks with a cooperative partner, learning how the locks work, and how to apply them defensively from various grabs, pushes, and punches... and offensive applications too. the main principle is to use your whole body to lock your opponents body down through the spine.
we just started grafting one lock into the next, where the first lock must be maintained until the second lock is set... and doing takedowns, where a lock will disipate when the opponent loses contact with the ground, and either a new lock must be set or striking for the kill.
future levels go further into the applications and grafting, but also involve more ground work and leg chin na (level-5) and anti-chin na at level-6.
speed develops as you become more proficient with the locks and develop sensitivity to feel the lock you are applying on your opponent, but it does not seem to be a skill where you would train specifically for speed. Ability to control seems to be of a higher priority, and once in control speed becomes less important.
i'd be interested in hearing from someone who has completed all 6 levels.
pete
speed is not a consideration in my training, yet... first coupla of levels you practice setting the locks with a cooperative partner, learning how the locks work, and how to apply them defensively from various grabs, pushes, and punches... and offensive applications too. the main principle is to use your whole body to lock your opponents body down through the spine.
we just started grafting one lock into the next, where the first lock must be maintained until the second lock is set... and doing takedowns, where a lock will disipate when the opponent loses contact with the ground, and either a new lock must be set or striking for the kill.
future levels go further into the applications and grafting, but also involve more ground work and leg chin na (level-5) and anti-chin na at level-6.
speed develops as you become more proficient with the locks and develop sensitivity to feel the lock you are applying on your opponent, but it does not seem to be a skill where you would train specifically for speed. Ability to control seems to be of a higher priority, and once in control speed becomes less important.
i'd be interested in hearing from someone who has completed all 6 levels.
pete
