The belt ranking systems, used in martial arts today, have only been around for approximately 100 years. To become a grandmaster, one must attain each of the following accomplishments. The author taught these lessons to his students for years so you can be assured of their accuracy. Kung fu san soo books and training manuals kung fu san.
Not about breaking boards and bricks kung fu san soo formal name. According to him, the art of kung fu san soo lies not in victory or defeat, but in teaching and building human character. Master heather bridle began her study of kung fu san soo in 1998, honored to have been trained, by master paul borisoff. However, an accomplished practitioner of kung fu san soo is not concerned with the. Kung fu san soo street smarts of mission viejo california is southern orange countys oldest san soo school that teaches san soo as it was taught by grand master jimmy h. He explained hardly anyone knew what kung fu was, he felt that people would go by thinking it was a chinese restaurant but many knew of karate so he added the word. However, unlike most arts derived from shaolin martial, san soo technique does not attempt to simulate the movements of. Heres a lesson from the first volume of the kung fu san soo video series by william vigil and dave hopkins. San soo is used to train law enforcement and the special forces in the us military. The techniques can be changed to fit any given situation and do not follow a set pattern. Arts techniques masters history subscribe store login register. Kung fu san soo can be brutal method of fighting, the sole objective of which is the complete neutralization of the opponent.
Fu san soo school which made no allowances for his disabilityno. I am very disappointed when i hear students say kung fu san soo is very limited so i am going to leave it and find other arts so i can compete with anyone. In all the years of watching mma from ufc 1 i have never seen a fighter that fought using technique remotely close to san soo. Master dale woodall san soo kung fu studio martial arts. Train your mind as it is your most powerful weapon. These natural, circular movements of san soo make it a common sense fighting art. Kung fu san soo techniques san soo kung fu is a style of martial arts is believed to have origins dating back to northern shaolin temple. How effective is kung fu san soo for street fights. These lessons are shared with you by a san soo master who studied directly with grand master jimmy h. Kung fu meant a method of self defense, san soo means full combatfighting portion of the art. Kung fu san soo, tsoi li hoi fut hung ga, is an aggressive art of selfdefense tested throughout thousands of years of handtohand combat. Our san soo classes cater to men, women, and children ages 3 and. Manual krav maga by matt cheung self defense moves, krav maga self defense, self.
I received my black belt a year and a half ago and was recently promoted. Students learn how to apply leverages, joint lock, strikes, kicks, knees, elbows, throws, and a variety of take downs. We are located in the sierra foothills, about 1 hour northeast fo sacramento, ca. Kungfu san soo, granada hills is celebrating its 17th year in business, offering professional selfdefense instruction for the whole family. Excerpt from dave hopkins kung fu san soo instructional video. Kungfu san soo is a very effective selfdefense are that was designed for battle and focuses on using your entire body weight rather than just muscle strength. Nothing wrong with going back to being a white belt, youll be more.
It is one of the most effective and comprehensive martial arts training system to ever exist. The rank, grandmaster of kung fu san soo, has historically, been attained by only two people. Martial arts offer timehonored methods of selfprotection for members of society who are physically. She became an assistant instructor at kung fu san soo reseda contributing to the design of lesson plans, drills, activities, and helping to shape. Kung fu san soo is a fighting style self defense martial art. So a while ago i was going to take san soo but started having doubts about its effectiveness or if its even practical at all. It is a martial art that emphasizes the martial aspects of fighting as opposed to the tournament aspects found in other forms of martial arts. All moves are intended for illustration and should only be attempted by persons with the necessary. Master dale woodall san soo kung fu studio martial arts fighting techniques. I just want to know how the general martial arts public feels about san soo. Videography lawrence frick editor lawrence dvd author lawrence frick.
Come learn kung fu san soo street fighting techniques. One of which, more or less explains, when attacked, you should respond with everything you have. This is your site to find information, education, and products to develop your knowledge of the. They were instituted to signify advancement through the arts. By its very definition, the complete use of a man in the art of handtohand combat, san soo cannot conform to the specifications of being a sport. We offer kungfu san soo classes for adults, children and kids with special needs as well as selfdefense classes for women. The techniques included in this series are techniques required for a yellow belt at master lees kung fu san soo. An introduction to kung fu san soo is included for those new to this devastating and highly effective art. Some say its one of the most complete and effective martial arts in existence, a notable example of one of the original mixed martial arts. Kung fu san soo videos self defense videos martial.
Kung fu san soos basic 45 lessons gatewood, master ronald l. The 5 family fist is an important part of san soo, and is commonly practiced in the taishan region of the guangdong province. Local martial arts trainer becomes grandmaster in kung fu san soo. Kung fu san soo as taught in china has many traditional forms and isometric exercises in its training regimen. San soo kung fu chinese martial arts combat sports scribd. Kung fu links by frank mosca in addition to pigeons, my other love is martial arts. Second i will post a video that is incorrect which you will see what i saw that does not look anything like what was taught, you decide for yourself. The techniques you learn are used to put your attacker out of action. Since the art was developed and used for protection of life, rules of fighting can not apply. Im 18, live in a small redneck town in idaho, graduate in a couple months, and am a first degree black belt in kung fu san soo. This dvd contains advanced techniques needed to progress to the black belt level.
There are many forms of martial arts but none match the balanced power and fluidity of kung fu san soo. Kung fu san soo is a more of a complex chinese fight skill training lineage, than a single martial art style. Kung fu san soo as taught by weeks martial arts, is not a sport martial art. In addition to regular attendance, you must maintain your lesson manual. On this video you will see an actual technique given by grand master woo and also some rare footage of him in action. Training to protect yourself, loved ones, and your valuables with. This is an open letter to all of those who say you cannot learn kung fu san soo through books or videos. This training weapon is made of top grade polypropylene and closely matches a real kung fu sword in length, size, weight, and feel. The first is the traditional fighting system of san soo based on punching and kicking, combined with leverages, throws, grappling, nerve, and ground techniques to. They refuse to understand our art is very complex however they have not entered the the mind portion of. You will learn the traditional hand fighting system of combat system as well as the traditional san soo weapons.
Tsoi li ho fut hung kung fu san soo 3 points 6 years ago. In the december 1999 issue of inside kung fu magazine san soo is referred to as legendary and devastating a pure chinese fighting art that. Go to yahoo videos and run a search for san soo kung fu. Throughout this series, lee merrill addresses the core fundamentals of kung fu san soo with an indepth explanation of key san soo concepts. One translation of the name kung fu san soo would be the practical art of fighting. Master bill hulsey is a 1st generation master in the chinese martial art of kung fu san soo. San soo is respected as one of the most effective self defense systems in the world. San soo kung fu is a fighting system based on advanced fighting concepts that reflect the reality of real world. The following books and training manuals will help guide you through your journey in the art and are written by the most knowledgeable and respected names in kung fu san soo. Kung fu san soo techniques learn kung fu and chinese. However, if a set of rules were applied to san soo, a fighters techniques would be limited and they would no longer be utilizing the principles of kung fu san.
Kung fu san soo is considered, by many, to be the most sophisticated and complete form of martial art in existence today. Therefore, san soo is not a sport and not used in tournaments or competition. Welcome to kung fu san soo san soo is a martial art which is not based about strength or size, but about controlling the body in such a way that it is intended the smaller person may be able to defend themselves against the bigger person. Kung fu san soo was created entirely as a combat technique and utilizes mans natural ability to fight against his. The rank, master of kung fu san soo, is achieved after 8 years of training from receiving your black belt, with a minimum of 11 years of san soo training. The workout is based upon knowing how your attacker will react to the damage you do. Third i will include a video i made years ago of myself that i made when bernie asked for some of the better san soo techniques that we liked. Woo on kung fu form and the basic 8 stances of san soo. San soo, literally significance liberal conflict labourer, is a island fighting art introduced in the amalgamated states by feature siu dek, now gone. Kung fu san soo is not a sport or a game, but an ancient warriors discipline based on punches, kicks, take downs, and deadly nerve strikes directed towards the bodys vital points that are executed in perfect rhythm. While we primarily offer kung fu san soo classes, we also offer yoga and tai chi. Constructed to be lightweight and durable for demonstration work. Therefore, we do not have to ponder its worth rather we can spend our time perfecting the ancient techniques and can continue daily to perfect our skills.
Ive been reading many things about san soo lately online, and only san soo people seem to think its a worth while art for the most part. Kung fu san soo center martial arts school anchorage. It is the fighting techniques of a shaolin five family system tsoi li hoi fut hung and it was brought to america by jimmy h. However, an accomplished practitioner of kung fu san soo is not concerned with the color of his belt, but with the advancement of his learning. Or, more accurately, i have been training for almost 7 years. Kung fu san soo is an ancient chinese martial art, originally called tsoi li ho fut, in china. Unfortunately, it will be my last promotion in san soo for a very long time. Kung fu is a chinese art and karate is japanese so that was my first question. I want to learn a ma that i can use to defend mysf as a last resort, and would like if practitioners of san soo would shed some light for me.
Martial arts offer timehonored methods of selfprotection for members of. An actual encounter usually lasts no more than 3 to 10 seconds. Also do the same search for kenpo and check out jason buggs website judging by video it reminds of kenpo appears to be practicalselfdefense oriented, but seems to have less mutitple hand striking and more techniques which involve taking the attacker to the ground. He was taught by grand master jimmy woo, who brought kung fu san. Understanding the attacks of kung fu san soo kung fu san. Real kung fu san soo master mark colby teaches real self.
This is an introduction to kung fu san soo presented by master bernice chin woo, the widow of grand master jimmy h. Chinese arts korean arts japanese arts southeast asian arts westerneuropean arts historyphilosophy grapplingmma. Kung fu san soo fighting techniques and forms just as if you were being taught in the studio. A 2x2 workout is a time to utilize different techniques. Muscle workout self defense techniques, self defense tips krav maga. Grandmaster bill lasiter demonstrating kung fu san soo. Woo, had its origins in the very basics of chinese feudal life over 2,500 years ago in the temple of kwan yin. This kung fu program will have you feeling 100% stronger if taken on a regular basis after just a few weeks. This site is dedicated to sharing the history and techniques of kung fu san soo as taught by grandmaster woo. Yet some of the guys ive known who are good at it are guys. Lesson 1, of a series on the basic 45, by juan meza.