Left: Xingyiquan's Metal Hammer
Right: Bagua's "Close the Door and Push the Moon"
Making the Grab is essential when applying Chin Na and is only as effective as the defender's use of the opponent's energy and force. Initially, it must be natural and not overtly disruptive to the opponent's actions. In this instance, Xingyi’s Metal Fist latches onto the opponent's wrist, and slowly engages their spine in order to manipulate their center, while Bagua’s Close the Door and Push the Moon neutralizes the opponent's force by going along with their momentum in order to apply a rear arm lock. Both styles employ similar concepts despite the dominate circular energy of Bagua and the linear progression of Xingyi. Nei Jia Kung Fu engages the opponent's aggression with lightness and sensitivity, maintains contact, and exploits weaknesses in their situation.
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