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What techniques are in Akido that are not seen in Chinese Chin Na?
Of the techniques that are the same, what is the difference in usage?
Chin na and Aikido are of course arts with many variations and methods of practice, so take my thoughts here only as representative of the Chin Na that *I* practice and the Aikido that I've seen.
Seems to me like Aikido has a gentler intent to it. The idea is *not* to hurt your opponent. The result of this is that the circles used for redirection are quite large and the whole body moves a lot. The techniques are big motions. Chin na on the other hand it's about sparing your opponent, it's about taking control and subduing them. The techniques might utilize the same principles, and of course often do, but they've been streamlined to make them quicker to get into. The circles are smaller and faster, designed to get as quickly as possible to the point; the lock.
Additionally I've never really seen Aikido practice snapping energy into the lock. Aikido from what I've seen enforces a lock for the purpose of either tossing them away or making them give up. Chin na on the other hand (no pun intended) practices for the intent of using the technique for maximum effectiveness. This includes using the same type of energy we use for a strike; the consequence here is that we rip & tear the ligaments, disabling the person entirely.
The last difference I can think of right now is that Chin na is integrated into other kung fu skills often. In other words the idea is not to just use a lock, but use it to subdue the opponent temporarily while you strike at vital points and end the conflict. You mix punching & kicking with grappling.