CHIN NA FA: Skill of Catch and Hold. - Hung Gar Kung Fu

enemy’s elbow) with your left (right) shoulder and elbow upward, the whole
body will also rise a little up. Those actions will result in a fracture of the
elbow joint of the enemy. It is the second phase of the method “Taking off
the helmet”, photo 7.
If you failed to break the elbow, it is necessary to proceed immediately to the
third phase of this method, as described below.
Explanations to photo 8: As mentioned above, advantage in body
height and strength is an important factor that must be always taken
into account. In photo 8 one of opponents is significantly taller and he
can use this advantage. If he turns to the right and at the same time
pushes off the elbow that “props up” his right arm with his left palm, he
will be able to avoid a grip and get free himself. Besides, he will find
himself behind the back of his enemy and will be able to use that
position for taking countermeasures.
The third phase
Let’s consider a possible
continuation of the second
phase of the method: A(B)
turns to the right (left)
with the aim of “propping
up” with the shoulder the
enemy’s arm that is held.
At that moment B(A)
started to counteract with
the aim to get free himself
from the grip. A(B) must
push upward with the left
elbow with a concurrent
Photo 8 – “Taking off the helmet”, third phase.
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