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Some "free Chi Sau" scenes from last year. Note that the more "free" the Chi Sau gets, the closer it gets to "free Lat Sau", which itself evolves to "Play-Sparring" (not shown in this video; there are a few short scenes towards the end of the video "more training impressions") when contact is intensified and if it is practised without pre-defined patterns.

The only difference between "free Chi Sau" and "free Lat Sau" is that in Chi Sau both partners try to "stick" to the opponent (this doesn't necessarily imply physical contact, just the reluctance to allow the other guy to get out of range) while in Lat Sau both partners try to avoid sticking, physically as well as with regard to distances.

If sticking is not supressed at a certain level of pressure and speed, Chi Sau usually evolves to KO-Sparring quickly, which contrary to Play-Sparring is not an exercise and bears the potential for serious injuries. This is similar to what you often see when inexperienced Wing Chun students or teachers loose control of their ego during Chi Sau - a twisted version of the Chi Sau exercise, in which one tries to dominate the other and it usually looks bad for both participants...

KO-Sparring therefore has to be started from a distance, using protective equipment, with a doctor present and should only be attempted by experienced fighters. Most people do not practise this for a long period of time, due to the brain damage which is to be expected over time. Only some professional fighters practise KO-Sparring ("full contact") on a regular basis.

And Play-Sparring, as well as free Chi Sau and Lat Sau, has to be practised ego-free. Especially the teacher, who should open gaps on purpose, so that the student can learn to use them for his attack (see second half of the video). Do not raise your students to defensiveness and passivity!!!