Tai Chi Qinna
Joint Control and Pressure Point Manipulation
Qinna refers to seizing and grabbing techniques. Tai chi, like nearly every other martial art, includes methods of manipulating joints and pressure points.
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Tai Chi Qinna - Lesson 1
Tai Chi Qinna - Lesson 1
The simplest joint to understand is the elbow.Because it is a simple hinge joint and is only one joint from the torso, controlling the elbow offers an effective way to control the opponent's spine and centre of gravity.