Interested in responses...Chi Sau article
"Some Wing Chun practitioners try to mix Chi Sau with sparring or vice versa, thinking this will improve their Wing Chun or fighting ability. Someone who is good at fighting or sparring will make you look bad if you try to do Chi Sau while sparring. Use Chi Sao as an exercise to make you a better fighter, not while you are fighting or sparring"
Just interested to see what people think of this. I have spoken to a few people (name witheld to protect the ignorant ) who firmly believe that Chi Sau is almost indistinguishable from a real fight. That they would immediately attempt to Chi Sau in the event of a confrontation. And yes, none of these guys have ever been in a fight. I have also heard people tout that if your Chi Sau is good then your fighting ability will be good.
I think that's a load of bollocks.
What do you think?
In combat you sink to the level of your training. You do not rise to the occasion