http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAU8m48NPY8
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It’s a medically know fact when one sense is absent, it only heightens the others. Therefore, dissolving the notion of premeditated thinking or actions when dealing with sight (blindfolded/eyes closed), while keeping/helping one ever so strongly based/rooted within time or timing, positioning and reflexes when dealing with the utter most present of application. Therefore, how could it not help you develop in some kind of way (blindfold).
This is more believable! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyH0lmP4N7Y
What’s practical; is when I make bridge contact, I’ve no need to gaze upon my opponent, this is why I’m able to dominate when sparring two or three students at a time. Not being preoccupied with sight.
An good example of that is around 1:05
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aitpXKCGYw
I said nothing about being blindfolded when sparring my students, read that post carefully then move on with your nonsense, I’m not here to fight anyone.
You’re not comprehending what you are reading dealing with my post; so you’re putting your own words within my writing. Why go there with a lie?
Around 4:20 DP appears to somewhat contradict you G
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgUtO...TOMXeA&index=4
And your point is Glenn?
I have my own opinion and if you think it contradicts something David has said or shown then so be it. We are not clones of each other and I don't think I'm trying to re-invent any wheels here!
If I thought blindfolds were an essential part of VT training I would still be using them. I don't anymore. If somebody else thinks that are beneficial then good for them. ;)
Using a blindfold in chi sao is an excellent way to develop tactile sensitivity. Sensitivity can of course be developed without using a blindfold but practising without the use of sight accelerates the process as it forces the practitioner to focus on what they can feel rather than what they can see. What you are feeling for is dependent upon what the lineage in question emphasises. Personally I feel for gaps to the centre and the direction and magnitude of force being applied. Being able to capture information from senses other than sight and react to that information quickly is a learned skill and one that all seasoned fighters possess. Chi sao is a Wing Chun exercise designed to develop that skill and using a blindfold is an easy way to accelerate the process. Of course it is also very useful for showing off in demonstrations but that is not its primary purpose.
2:42 WSL demonstrating blindfolded chi-sau: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkbJnQbkxHk