Sticking Hands Exercise: Opponent trying to retreat.

[mook jong man]

A pretty simple exercise that we like to do now and again.
From rolling in chi sau one partner will randomly try to suddenly move back and break contact.

The other partner will attempt to detect the intention of his opponent to get away and try to "latch" him back in and commence "continuous punch".

Another variation , perhaps for more advanced students is , as the opponent breaks contact the other partner executes a kick , typically a thrusting heel kick to the bladder region or snap kick to the groin.

The exercise should not be done in a stationary manner , the students should be constantly moving backwards and forwards in between attempts to get away.

Relaxation is to be emphasised , any tension will hinder the ability of your arms to "listen".

 

[mograph]

MJM, have you ever done this exercise with eyes closed?

 

[mook jong man]

MJM, have you ever done this exercise with eyes closed?

Bit too dangerous with the eyes closed , because of the "latching" and rapid striking when you start to feel the loss of contact , someone's likely to end up wearing a few hits in the throat or a kick in the nuts. There are quite a few other exercises that can be done safely in chi sau with the eyes closed though.