SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Chin Na in Ground Fighting is a form of self-defense that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting. It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend himself/herself against a bigger, stronger assailant by simply using leverage and proper technique — most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent.

Chin Na in Ground Fighting permits a wide variety of techniques to take the fight to the ground after taking a grip. Once an opponent is on the ground, a number of maneuvers (and counter-maneuvers) are available to manipulate the opponent into a suitable position for the application of a submission technique. Achieving a dominant position on the ground is one of the hallmarks of this self-defense skill. It includes effective use of the guard position to defend oneself from bottom, and passing the guard to dominate from top position with side control, mount, and back mount positions. This system of maneuvering and manipulation can be likened to a form of kinetic chess when utilized by two experienced practitioners. A submission hold is the equivalent of checkmate in the sport.

The focus on submissions without the use of strikes allows practitioners to practice at full speed and with full power, resembling the effort used in a real competition. Training methods include drills in which techniques are practiced against a non-resisting partner, isolation sparring (commonly referred to as positional drilling where only a certain technique or sets of techniques are used), and full sparring (where each opponent tries to submit their opponent using any legal technique).

Bring water, a towel, and a good attitude! Whether you're a man or woman, heavy or light, muscular or weak, tall or short -- come learn effective self-defense while getting into great shape for the summer!

WHO'S TEACHING?

YMAA instructor Scott Tarbell holds several Black Belts, is well-versed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and holds a 4th degree Shaolin rank at YMAA. He has been training Grappling and Submission Wrestling since 1997 under Black Belt Daniel Gazoni.

  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Everybody is welcome to attend the Chin Na in Ground Control seminar. This seminar will benefit:

• Anybody who would like to learn how to achieve control over an opponent through wrestling and joint-lock techniques, regardless of physical body size, weight, and gender
• Anybody who would like to further their understanding and skills of martial arts wrestling skills on the ground
• Anybody who is curious about what Chin Na and Ground Control are about

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Required Materials:

• Groin protector
• mouth guard
• T-shirt or under-armor type shirt
• Board shorts or grappling shorts

These materials are available at most sporting goods stores.

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 on weekends, 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 this 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).

Private lessons can be arranged with instructors.