Something happened to my post! I'll start again.
Sumbrada- Long range (no checking) is okay, but better to do isolated sparring. No reason to do other sumbradas except for entertainment.
Inside deflection- Almost any motion can be translated into boxing motions, but the best way to get good is specific training of the technique.
Trapping- The problem is that people do compound traps against someone who is not firing punches at them. In chi sao, you can initiate a move, the opponent blocks, then you trap again. Trapping works fine against a passive, defensive person, but not against an attacker.
Lock flows- The problem is that people will spend time doing these instead of sparring. It is much easier. Good for being organized, but we have a limited amount of time that we can train, so best to make it as efficient as possible.
Focus mitts- I like focus mitts just for allowing people to hit full power without injury. Sparring and isolated sparring are the main training methods.
If I missed anything, sorry. Enjoy the new year! Burton
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"If you want to learn how to fight, you must practice fighting against someone who is fighting back!" Burton Richardson
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