SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAM

The Shaolin Qin Na program is divided into 6 levels. Attending one level per seminar season is strongly recommend. Depending on the size of the group, the attendees will either be split into separate levels, or the whole group will work in detail in intercepting, counter-attacks, takedowns, and practical approaches on selected techniques.

Each level contains more than 15 techniques that require much time and practice to be effective. The first 5 levels target the fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, and waist areas. Level 6 consists of leg Qin-Na, detailed applications, and Qin Na counterattack techniques.

WHO'S TEACHING?

YMAA Instructors Jim Noble and Paul Green have studied White Crane, Long Fist, and Qin Na with Dr. Yang for over 10 years and will be leading the seminar exercises. Additional instructors will also be available including Aaron Damus and Nicholas C. Yang.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Everybody is welcome to attend this Qin Na seminar. Previous martial arts experience is a plus, but not required. Attendance is limited, so register soon. This seminar will benefit:

• Martial artists of all styles who would like to learn and incorporate quick and effective locking techniques into their practice
• All interested in graduating and becoming a Qualified YMAA Instructor of Qin-Na
• All YMAA students (Taiji and Shaolin) who would like to refine their Qin-Na techniques

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

There are no special requirements for this seminar. We recommend wearing loose practice clothing (T-shirt and pants) and a pair of indoor shoes, unless you prefer training barefoot or in socks. Street shoes are not permitted on the training floor.

TRAVELING TO BOSTON

YMAA Boston is located approximately 20 minutes South of downtown Boston. If you are traveling by car please visit YMAA Boston webpage for detailed driving instructions.

Free on-street parking is available and there are several paid lots nearby.

A good alternative is to use the MBTA subway transportation system. YMAA Boston is about a 3-minute walk from the Forest Hill Orange Line station. Visit MBTA website for more information.

If you are flying to Boston, you can also easily access the MBTA subway system. After arriving to Boston’s Logan Airport take the free airport shuttle bus (Route #22, #33 or #55) to the MBTA “Airport” station. Then take the inbound Blue Line train to “State” station. At “State” station, board the Orange line outbound train to the “Forest Hills” station, the last stop. Exit the “Forest Hills” station, go upstairs, and proceed straight through the exit towards Hyde Park Ave. Once outside, turn right to proceed downstairs. Cross the street and walk 2 blocks right to YMAA Boston.

STAYING IN BOSTON

For information about hotels, guest houses and inn lodging, please visit the lodging page.

EXTRA INFO

If you need help making a decision about attending, have further questions about the Shaolin Qin Na or Taiji Qin Na Seminar, or would like to register now, please contact us here or call (617) 524-8892 (for international calls please use +1-617-524-8892).

Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na training books and DVDs are available for purchase on site.

Private lessons for advanced levels of Qin Na can be arranged with instructors.