Chi Sao / Sticking Hands
黐手
Signature Wing Chun tactile sensitivity exercise building fluid arm reflexes and force redirection.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[chee sow]/
Alternative NamesSticking hands drill, Tactile sensitivity drill
Definition
Chi Sao ('sticking hands') maintains continuous forearm contact between training partners in Wing Chun. It trains fighters to instantly sense structural pressure, vector changes, and gaps in an opponent's defense via tactile contact rather than visual sight.
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