the free fight allows make continuous use of the techniques against the other person in a controlled environment. the aim is to defend oneself in an unknown situation. attention is given to safety at all times. according to the traditional method, the student need not hit a heavy bag to increase the power of his blows and to prepare himself for free fight. that is because the students uses of control, not contact. the students stop their blows close to the target. therefore, if in a real fight they decide to hit the target, they can do it easily.