Chin Na Seminar
SUNDAY, may 21, 10:00AM-5:00PM

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Chin na means "seize and control" and is one of the four major elements of martial arts training (Ti-Kicking, Da-Punching, Shuai-Wrestling, Na-Locking). This class will focus on the fundamental principles for Chin Na and self defense applications of techniques from the YMAA Chin Na Curriculum.
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Chin Na principles are the foundation of numerous martial arts styles including aikido, jujitsu, judo, and BJJ. These joint locking techniques can be applied to any background and style of training to help understand how to control opponents in hand-to-hand exchange. The material covered in this seminar is a valuable addition to any martial arts style.

Seminar runs from 10am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break
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Instructors:
Tye Tonkin
​Paul Green

Pricing:
YMAA Member: $90
Non YMAA: $120

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​Refund policy:
Non-refundable and non-transferable 7 days before workshop. 
Future workshop credit may be granted for absences due to medical reasons with a physician’s note and under no other circumstances.   
All refunds subject to a 10% processing fee.

​Tye Tonkin
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Tye is the owner and director of Sanda Fighting Arts. A martial arts practitioner and instructor with over 20 years experience, Tye studied Kenpo Karate for 6 years before moving to traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong.  

Tye started as an assistant instructor for Averill’s Martial Arts Academy in New Hampshire. In 2007 he started Tonkin’s Martial arts, opening his own school in Essex Vermont.  In 2012 he continued to teach Kung Fu, Taijiquan, Qigong and Meditation as a head instructor for Tandang Garimot Martial Arts & Wellness in Chicago Illinois 

Tye has competed in many national competitions including the International Chinese Martial Arts Championship and Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine Championship. He won several medals and awards for barehand and weapons forms, sparring, and push hands in both internal and external categories, winning a title of Grand Champion in 2014. 

Tye teaches Chin Na seminars at YMAA Boston with the YMAA International rank of Chin Na Assistant Instructor.

​Paul Green
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Paul has spent many years at YMAA, practicing both Shaolin and Tai Chi. He is one of the few fully qualified YMAA Qin-Na (Chin Na) Instructors in the world and continues to teach at YMAA Boston. Paul has assisted in several Qin-Na seminars held by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. He now teaches seminars at YMAA Boston​.