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Old 06-15-2007, 07:04 AM   #9 (permalink)
smellycrimplock

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Go away hayliks. No one is interested in what you're saying.
Chi sao can be very beneficial for grappling.. apart from being able to feel where your opponent is going and also great for breaking grips it is good for initiating dirty boxing. Something that does well in MMA.
Apart from that, chi sao is good when you are in guard. Try it out sometime Balefire. It wont help you submit people directly, but it will open them up for a strike or two... which might just be the distraction you need to work a sub.
Although, if you are pulling guard against someone who isn't as proficient on the ground (or with sticking hands), you can use the give and take of pressure to manipulate the person on top into forcing themselves down into you and into a side guillotine.
Sorry I can't really describe it well... and don't have any diagrams or whatever... but try a few things out.
When you find something new that works that most people think , "is gay and it sucks" then you have an ace up your sleeve.

Personally I like using sticking hands (when it can be applied).. if your base is stable while you are using it, it can be effective. It can be used well on boxers who aren't used to that kind of treatment.


Good luck.

It's helped me.
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