SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAM

The Shaolin Qin Na program is divided into 6 levels, attending one level per seminar season is strongly recommend. Each level contains more than 15 techniques that require time to practice to make them effective. In the first five levels you will be targeting the fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck and waist area. In level 6, leg Qin Na and applications are discussed, and you will learn and practice counter Qin Na techniques.

The Taiji Qin Na program is divided into 4 different levels. In Taiji Qin Na levels 1 and 2, more than 16 techniques (per level) are taught with the setup of “crossed hands” and resembles the initial scenario of Taiji Pushing Hands (Taiji Tui Shou). Level 3 discusses the “parallel hands” setup while level 4 is focused primarily on elbow sticking techniques (Na).

Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na differ in several ways including:

1. Shaolin Qin Na is harder, while Taiji Qin Na is softer, implying that Shaolin Qin Na uses more muscles while Taiji Qin Na uses more Qi.
2. Shaolin Qin Na emphasizes both straight and round movements, while Taiji Qin Na is usually more round.
3. Relatively speaking, Shaolin Qin Na is more offensive and aggressive, while Taiji Qin Na is more defensive and passive.

WHO'S TEACHING?

Dr. Yang will be leading the lecture and practice of all six levels of the Shaolin Qin Na and all four levels of Taiji Qin Na. Senior Qin Na Instructor Jim Noble and Instructor David Grantham will assist the teaching, usually handling the higher levels. Also present will be other instructors and assistant instructors, most notably, Aaron Damus, Ben Warner, and Paul Green who have studied with Dr. Yang for several years.

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 styles.
• 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 that you bring loose practice clothing (t-shirt and pants) and a pair of indoor shoes unless you prefer working in bare feet.

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.

Another good alternative is to use the MBTA subway transportation system. YMAA Boston is about 3 minutes walk from the Forrest Hill Orange line terminal. Visit MBTA website for more information.

If you are flying to Boston, a good way to get to YMAA is to use the MBTA subway system. After arriving to Boston’s Logan Airport take the free airport shuttle bus (Route #22, #33 or #55) to the “Airport” station, then take the inbound Blue line train to “State” station. At “State” station board the Orange line outbound train to “Forrest Hills” station. At the “Forrest Hills” station go upstairs and proceed straight through the exit terminal, once outside and at the top of the landing, turn right proceed downstairs, walk to the intersection, cross the street and walk 2 blocks to YMAA Boston.

STAYING IN BOSTON

For information about Hotel, Guest House 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 Dr. Yang.