CURRICULUM - FREE CHI SAO
Stage 1: Prompted Offensive Free Chi Sao
Objectives:
  • punches flip into bong sao
  • attacks fluid and not rushed
Stage 2: Slow Offensive Chi Sao w/defensive pulls
Objectives:
  • arms relaxed when pulled down
  • attacks fluid and not rushed, no use of strength
Stage 3: Defensive Free Chi Sao
Objectives:
  • fluid defense
  • emphasis on kuan sao
Stage 4: Free Chi Sao
Techniques Pre-sparring Drills
Double fook openings
Double bong openings
Cross hands combinations
Double inside combinations
Threading combinations
Kuan Sao variations
Butterfly palm variations
 vs. Jab
 Timng:
  jum>punch
   Jut>biu sao (punch)
   Lap>punch
   Na>sat sao
   jum
Distance (in & out):
Position (change facing):
Followup
   Jut-da>jiu sao
   Lap-da>punch
   Na-da>sat sao
Jab-cross combination
Understanding
Combinations
   jum>lap-da
   ;jum>pak-da
   jum>fok-da
   jut>biu>lap-da
   lap>punch>lap da
   na>sat>lap da
   outside lap> pak-da

Purpose:
Chi Sao is the glue that holds Wing Chun together, and provides a framework for developing sensitivity and structure. Unlimited variations and techniques stem off very basic approaches.

Objectives:

  • Perform all movements completely and with fluidity while shoulders are even and relaxed
  • Shift into a bong sao following outside pressure on an arm
  • Do chi sao quickly with relaxation and control, without shoulder tension
  • Lead a beginner in basic chi sao patterns
  • Retake the initiative against any attack or progressive attack
  • Defend oneself effectively against instructor
  • Maintain calm and relaxation in the circle

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