Chi Sau (sticking hands) is a partner exercise that improves practitioners’ reflexes, sensitivity, energy usage, structure and footwork. It is an opportunity to practice all of the principles and techniques of the Wing Chun system in a flowing, natural and cooperative manner. It is non-confrontational and should be viewed as either a game, or a “physical conversation”.
Chi Sau begins when two practitioners join both arms together at the wrists and begin to roll in a fluid motion. The use of correct structure, energy, timing and skill is applied by both to search for weaknesses in each others defences. Misdirection and deliberate mistakes are often employed during the roll to create a trap.
Chi Sau can be practiced in a faster, less cooperative manner and is then referred to as Gau Sau, which is similar to outright sparring. During Gau Sau practice the importance of timing, distance, balance and relaxation become even more important.
To become proficient at the practice of Chi Sau, one must clear the mind and relax completely. Only then will you be able to let your correct structure and energy find weaknesses in the defenses of others.
黐手 Chi Sau
Chi Sau (sticking hands) is a partner exercise that improves practitioners’ reflexes, sensitivity, energy usage, structure and footwork. It is an opportunity to practice all of the principles and techniques of the Wing Chun system in a flowing, natural and cooperative manner. It is non-confrontational and should be viewed as either a game, or a “physical conversation”.
Chi Sau begins when two practitioners join both arms together at the wrists and begin to roll in a fluid motion. The use of correct structure, energy, timing and skill is applied by both to search for weaknesses in each others defences. Misdirection and deliberate mistakes are often employed during the roll to create a trap.
Chi Sau can be practiced in a faster, less cooperative manner and is then referred to as Gau Sau, which is similar to outright sparring. During Gau Sau practice the importance of timing, distance, balance and relaxation become even more important.
To become proficient at the practice of Chi Sau, one must clear the mind and relax completely. Only then will you be able to let your correct structure and energy find weaknesses in the defenses of others.