Books by Zhao Da Yuan

Practical Qin Na Part Two: Foundational Training, Techniques and Methods, the second volume of Master Zhao Da Yuan''s magnum opus on the art of Qin Na (Capturing and Seizing), decisively puts the art of Qin Na on the map as complete system of effective self-defense, physical training and internal development. In this book Master Zhao Da Yuan details every aspect of training: Basic training exercises - Methods of developing hand and finger strength - Developing yielding body skills - Proper use of Qin Na training equipment to develop refined power (Jin Li) - Basic techniques: Dead Hand Qin Na - Short Qin Na solo forms and applications - Qin Na throwing techniques - Advanced techniques: Live Hand Qin Na - Defenses against weapons - More than 1,000 photos accompany the text, clearly illustrating all of the techniques and training methods. For centuries, Qin Na was a secret family system, only parts of which were taught to outsiders. After teaching this deadly and effective art to the police, military personnel, and elite bodyguards for more than 40 years, Master Zhao breaks with tradition and openly reveals the real secrets of Qin Na to the general public, including the key theories and foundational training methods that were in the past taught to only one or two disciples in each generation. Some of these secrets were revealed in Practical Qin Na Part 1: Explanation of the Qin Na Nine Heaven Secret Text. In Practical Qin Na Part 2: Foundational Training, Techniques and Methods, Master Zhao shows you how to put theory into practice. His top disciples demonstrate not only the key Qin Na training methods for developing refined strength and skill, but also more than 150 devastating Qin Na techniques. These techniques dynamically illustrate the full scope of the art of Qin Na, with defenses against grabs, punches, kicks, locks and weapon attacks.

Master Zhao Da Yuan Unveils Qin Na's Hidden SecretsPractical Qin Na Part 1: Explanation of the Qin Na Nine Heaven Secret Text is Part One of Master Zhao Da Yuan's magnum opus on the art of Qin Na (Capturing and Seizing). Although Qin Na techniques are taught in all styles of Chinese Gong Fu, few people know that Qin Na is also a complete system of self-defense and self-cultivation. The art of Qi Na includes:¿ Developmental Nei Gong and Basic Training¿ Qin (Capturing) techniques, which separate the tendons and dislocate bones by hooking and locking¿ Na (Seizing) techniques, in which one seizes and grasps acu-points, meridians, body cavities, and blood vessels¿ Striking, Seizing and Kicking Vital Points¿ Counter Qin Na¿ Throwing Techniques¿ Defenses against Weapons¿ Weapons and Forms Practice For centuries, Qin Na was a secret family system, only parts of which were taught to outsiders. After teaching this deadly and effective art to the police, military personnel, and elite bodyguards for more than 40 years, Master Zhao breaks with tradition and openly reveals the real secrets of Qin Na to the general public, including the key theories and foundational training methods that were in the past taught to only one or two disciples in each generation. These secrets are contained in the Nine Heaven Secret Text. The Nine Heaven Text is an extraordinary contribution to the art of Qin Na and the internal Chinese martial arts. In a series of coded poems, the text presents the complete theoretical basis of both Qin Na and the internal martial arts, in minute and precise detail: 1. Heart Poem2. General Poem3. Wu Ji Poem 4. Seven Star (Qi Xing) Poem5. Eight Trigram (Ba Gua) Poem 6. Six Harmony (Liu He) Poem7. Five Element (Wu Xing) Poem8. Yin Yang (Liang Yi) Poem 9. Three Powers (San Cai) Poem10. Four Appearances (Si Xiang)Four Poe11. Nine Palaces (Jiu Gong) PoemMaster Zhao deftly decodes and explains the hidden meanings contained in