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Chi Sau is a unique training methodology of the Wing Chun system. It has been copied by a number of other systems and others martial arts claim similar training methods but the benefits of chi sau are maximised in the Wing Chun system as a result of adding less rather than adding more which may be inappropriate or incompatible techniques. The benefits of Chi Sau have been maximised within the Wing System due to the simplicity and directness of the system which allow the lessons learned from the forms and other partner training methods to be refined and directly tested. Chi Sau develops conditioned reflexes and refined contact sensitivity that improve the individual's ability to use the techniques of the Wing Chun system in a real situation. It in itself is not not fight. It should be equated to a physical discussion between two individuals, as the need for a compliant partner is key to maximising the benefits of the training methodology, and to allow it to degenerate into a physical arguement misses the lessons to be learnt and the point of the exercise. The
goal should be to develop the physical skill to control the opponent
and to negate any advantage the opponent may have. Copyright © 2000 Somerset Wing Chun Kung Fu. All rights reserved.
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