This site is dedicated to sharing the history and techniques of kung fu san soo as taught by grandmaster woo. Not a fighting manual, it can still be of interest to, and is clear enough for. The 5 family fist is an important part of san soo, and is commonly practiced in the taishan region of the guangdong province. Thank you for ordering from pleasant hill publishing at pleasant hill publishing, we pride ourselves on high quality publications and timely deliveries. Dave hopkins kung fu san soo 7001 indiana ave, ste 5, riverside, california 92506 rated 4. Offering a flexible schedule in kids, teens, adult classes and private lessons for disciplines kung fu martial artsselfdefense and fitness for the whole family. It is a mildly informative book for the martial artist unfamiliar with kung fu. Train your mind as it is your most powerful weapon. Welcome to pleasant hill publishing kung fu san soo.
To preserve and propagate the original style of san soo kung fu first taught by jimmy h. Come learn kung fu san soo street fighting techniques. Tsoi, li and ho combined their systems around futga dealing with the use. For the first time, there is a decent explanation of woos san soo kung fu history, which should put to rest rumors that.
San soo kung fu chinese martial arts combat sports scribd. If you are serious about kung fu san soo or even just interested. Kung fu books and chinese history, including much of the literature on the art at the shaolin temple, was put under attack and in many cases destroyed at this time. Heart and sharp mind harvard health publications peter wayne 0884427926675 books pdf. Kung fu san soo books and training manuals kung fu san soo shop. For the first time, there is a decent explanation of woos san soo kung fu history, which should put to rest rumors that he was an american kenpo breakaway he wasnt. Lesson tapes, video instruction from grand master jimmy h. San soo is a phrase often loosely used to describe kung fu san soo, a popular name for the chinese martial art brought to america from taishan, china, by the late chin siu dek also known as jimmy h. At south oc martial arts academy socmaa we are committed to serving our students by promoting a positive mental attitude and. Along with this, several kung fu masters fled the country until the chinese martial arts, as had always been the case, became a part of the culture once again some time later in. 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. 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. This yoga mat is x in size and made from natural rubber with a blended microfiber top surface.
Weeks martial arts offers the next generation of kung fu san soo for ages 5 and up. Scars is besed on san soo only because jerry peterson is a master of san soo. Just click the button associated with the product you want to purchase. In truth, san soo, is the old school kung fu fighting system that it has always been. This book thoroughly explains the details within eah lesson so you will understand why and how the technique is.
The term basic 45 lessons is really an understatement. Our school has instructed law enforcement officers in such areas as body searching techniques and knife takeaway methodology. At this level, you will learn under supervised instruction the way of. Tsoi, li and ho were family names and each family had its own specialized fighting system. To help us reach that end, please follow the instructions below. White belt the introductory belt level to kung fu san soo. An outstanding selection of traditional kung fu uniforms, gis, and shoes at the best prices online plus traditional chinese kung fu weapons, swords, and all of your martial arts supply needs. Kung fu san soo video, san soo dvds, san soo books and self defense training. Kung fu san soo lessons are for all levels of experience as you put the concepts presented into to use. I appreciate the authors enthusiasm, respect and most probably love for kung fu san soo. Tim cartmell in this detailed video, tim cartmell expertly explains the principles of combat throwing techniques which, when performed correctly, do not require the use of great power, force or effort.
I was seventeen years old in 1972 when taught kung fu san soo by dave sword in the santa ana studio by south coast plaza. These books have remained within the chin family for five generations and are extremely fragile and rare. 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. This is a book of forms, not a book on application of technique in combat. The sacred book of the secrets of san soo was passed down to woo. San soo kung fu chinese martial arts combat sports. Kung fu san soo art of balance 20914 nordhoff st, chatsworth, california 911 rated 4. The best way to survive a streetfight is to end it before it starts, and that is the essence of san soo kung fu to brutally take your opponent out before he gets a chance to attack. These lessons are shared with you by a san soo master who studied directly with grand master jimmy h. Windows 2000 device driver book, the a guide for programmers mines blow up your ship and move after every boat run. Due to the fact san soo is a practical martial art for selfdefense and the techniques are intended for real fight scenarios, there are no competitions or tournaments for san soo kung fu. This is an introduction to kung fu san soo presented by master bernice chin woo, the widow of grand master jimmy. 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.
Excellent book by master babara wallace generations of kung fu san soo practioners will be grateful for her efforts to preserve the art of kung fu san soo. Although san soo is a phrase that stands alone in chinese martial history as an expression used. Each belt demonstrates an acquired basic skill for that level. Well, i know a few people who would disagree with you completely. Our staff specializes their attention to each students needs and skill set, to ensure the continued development of each students training. Kung fu san soo jimmy h woo grand master tribute chinese. Kung fu san soo traditional uniforms, gis, and weapons. Wallace is the author of kung fu san soo fighting forms book 2 4. Our common goal is to carry on grandmaster woos vision in presenting this excellent selfdefense system. That wonderful kung fu san soo quality of fluency not only in fighting, but applied to all aspects of accomplishment through effort and the mastery of life, is the subject of this book. You can either send in our order form or, you can order today using pay pal secure ordering. Dave hopkins kung fu san soo the best martial arts in riverside and the surrounding area. Back then we wrote down our lessons and practiced them.
Kung fu san soo chinese characters typography yoga mat by leah mcphail. Kung fu san soo fighting forms, book 1 book 1 by barbara. During his tour of duty in vietnam, raul earned two purple hearts. Effortless combat throws principles, analysis, and application of. This site is dedicated to preserving the art of kung fu san soo by teaching only those principles, philosophies and techniques that were taught to me, sifu juan meza, by the late grand master jimmy h woo.
After his discharge, raul returned to lo sifus studio and resumed his training receiving his masters eighth degree black belt in 1980. The musthave book for anyone interested in martial arts history, especially students of kung fu san soo. A tribute to jimmy h woo grand master of kung fu san soo. The history of kungfu san soo kungfu san soo, reseda. It is the raw application and technique of training your body to act as a human fighting system. We will strive to present correctness of information and teach future generations the traditional fighting form of kung fu san soo.
San soo is a phrase often loosely used to describe. Pleasant hill publishing was founded in 2009 and is located in northern colorado. Reality based, not a sport, not for show or tournaments, just real fighting techniques that will not fail you when things go wrong. Kung fu san soos basic 45 lessons gatewood, master ronald l. The san soo belt system used at street smarts is the same system used by jimmy h. Scars is fighting system developed by jerry peterson with many techniques learned while he was fighting in southeast asai. 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 has few equals. Kung fu san soo s basic 45 lessons master ronald l. Apr 22, 2012 this is an open letter to all of those who say you cannot learn kung fu san soo through books or videos. Woo took his inheritance and legacy seriously, coming to america and training some of the world. When some street thug intends to do you bodily harm. The author taught these lessons to his students for years so you can be assured of their accuracy.
San soo kung fu the most complete, most effective martial art in existence today. World kickboxing champion kathy long demonstrates the art of kung fu san soo at the museum telethon. This is an introduction to kung fu san soo presented by master bernice chin woo, the widow of grand master jimmy h. Kung fu san soos basic 45 lessons book kung fu san soo shop. On this video you will see an actual technique given by grand master woo and also some rare footage of him in action. Kung fu san soo will help you develop the proper technique for handtohand combat fighting. Kung fu san soo originated for use in military combat and uses techniques designed to swiftly disable an attacker. Jon hess never studied scars however, he is a black belt in kung fu san soo and is one of the most notable practitioners.
The instructors on this site are united in an uncompromising commitment to preserve the art of kung fu san soo. The art of kung fu san soo was introduced to the united states by mr. Sifu reeders groovy book of san soo forms is my collection of 11 class forms and 17 black belt forms that master ted has shared with me over the years. There are numerous books on kung fu san soo written by competent, credible masters of kung fu san soo. Jun 18, 2017 an introduction to kung fu san soo is included for those new to this devastating and highly effective art. This book thoroughly explains the details within eah lesson so you will understand why and how the technique is performed. The art of kung fu san soo is comprised of five families of diverse, yet interrelated facets. All books will be sent in electronic format pdf once ordered by email contact and money received in pay pal. The program at kung fu san soo, bishop has taken years to build and we are sure you will be thrilled with your continued progress. You will learn the traditional hand fighting system of combat system as well as the traditional san soo weapons. This is an open letter to all of those who say you cannot learn kung fu san soo through books or videos. After much diligent research a complete kung fu san soo lineage.
The lessons in kung fu san soo are designed so that, you will achieve a greater understanding and a more effective method for selfdefense. All the techniques and forms taught to and by jimmy. I personally bought five autographed books from him many years ago. Kung fu san soo books and training manuals kung fu san.
Our adult kung fu program is unlike anything you will ever experience. This page is for san soo students around the world. San soo is a devastating street self defense system that is taught to law enforcement, special forces units, and protection agencies across the country. Dec 20, 2017 world kickboxing champion kathy long demonstrates the art of kung fu san soo at the museum telethon. We are also home to the largest and most complete selection of kung fu san soo books, training videos dvds, and clothing tshirts, hoodies, etc. Always ensure that your full name in international driving license your countries driving license matches with that. Master ries teaches kung fu san soo twice a week at calvary chapel golden springs. It is a very thorough and detailed explanation of kung fu san soo as originally taught by jimmy woo. Within these 45 well explained techniques you can develop an arsenal of skills that are invaluable.
We specialize in the reproduction of authentic kung fu san soo historical items. San soo kung fu video lessons tape, dvd, martial arts supply. Our school has been instructing the art of kung fu san soo since 1980. Kungfu san soo, reseda is celebrating its 41st year in business, offering professional selfdefense instruction for the whole family. Main page book offer sitemap site index the program the instructor schedule and cost map to the studio.
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