"Chi Sao is the training method that uniquely differentiates Wing Chun from other systems. Chi Sao allows us to develop the concepts and make our reactions automated and immediate. You have to control the structure of your opponent—keep applying constant forward pressure (Heung Ching), develop automatic reactions (Lat Sao Jik Chong) and train to attack when there is a slight opening. If you practise Chi Sao by only trying to hit each other in any way possible, then you will not achieve the desired benefits—in this case it would be better to do free sparring."

-- Spread of our interview with Sifu José Ortiz from the upcoming Issue No. 17. New issue on sale April 18

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