Kung Fu Grappling

Noah Knapp

Jan 2009 · Turtle Press

About this ebook

This is a concise guide to the self-defence locks, throws and takedowns of kung fu. Sifu Noah Knapp introduces you to the concepts essential to kung fu grappling: Chin Na, non-resistance, core seeking, touch sensitivity, positioning and the manipulation of circles. Based on this foundation, you will learn the basic skills of stepping, covering, falling safely, offensive and defensive starts and speed grappling, then put all of these to work in applying a wide range of self-defence skills against an assailant. Learn offensive and defensive kung fu applications of wrist locks, arm locks, upper and lower body grappling, submissions, sweeps, throws, takedowns and holds.

About the author

Sifu Noah Knapp has over 24 years experience in the martial arts. He has a third degree black sash in Northern Drunken Style Kung Fu as well as training in Kenpo, Karate, Aikido, Kali, Silat & Tai Chi. He is a second generation instructor at his family's kung fu school as well as an instructor for the STAR martial arts program.