Woo, had its origins in the very basics of chinese feudal life over 2,500 years ago in the temple of kwan yin. These books have remained within the chin family for five generations and are extremely fragile and rare. Our common goal is to carry on grandmaster woos vision in presenting this excellent selfdefense system. Although san soo is a phrase that stands alone in chinese martial history as an expression used.
Learn from the best martial arts instructors in riverside and local community who are dedicated to providing a stable, family environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Kung fu san soo fighting forms, book 1 book 1 by barbara. It is a great workout, offers intense stress relief, and is a very effective streetoriented self defense fighting style. Our school has instructed law enforcement officers in such areas as body searching techniques and knife takeaway methodology. World kickboxing champion kathy long demonstrates the art of kung fu san soo at the museum telethon. Come learn kung fu san soo street fighting techniques. Main page book offer sitemap site index the program the instructor schedule and cost map to the studio. Offering a flexible schedule in kids, teens, adult classes and private lessons for disciplines kung fu martial artsselfdefense and fitness for the whole family. Train your mind as it is your most powerful weapon. At this level, you will learn under supervised instruction the way of. This page is for san soo students around the world. Kung fu san soo art of balance 20914 nordhoff st, chatsworth, california 911 rated 4. Within these 45 well explained techniques you can develop an arsenal of skills that are invaluable. The art of kung fu san soo is comprised of five families of diverse, yet interrelated facets.
Riverside martial arts dave hopkins kung fu san soo. San soo kung fu video lessons tape, dvd, martial arts supply. 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. If you are serious about kung fu san soo or even just interested. The musthave book for anyone interested in martial arts history, especially students of kung fu san soo. The art of kung fu san soo was introduced to the united states by mr. 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. This is an open letter to all of those who say you cannot learn kung fu san soo through books or videos. To preserve and propagate the original style of san soo kung fu first taught by jimmy h. Just click the button associated with the product you want to purchase.
Always ensure that your full name in international driving license your countries driving license matches with that. Kung fu san soos basic 45 lessons gatewood, master ronald l. You will learn the traditional hand fighting system of combat system as well as the traditional san soo weapons. Pleasant hill publishing was founded in 2009 and is located in northern colorado. 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. Scars is besed on san soo only because jerry peterson is a master of san soo. On this video you will see an actual technique given by grand master woo and also some rare footage of him in action.
Our school has been instructing the art of kung fu san soo since 1980. 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. It is a mildly informative book for the martial artist unfamiliar with kung fu. 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.
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. This yoga mat is x in size and made from natural rubber with a blended microfiber top surface. Lesson tapes, video instruction from grand master jimmy h. Welcome to pleasant hill publishing kung fu san soo. At south oc martial arts academy socmaa we are committed to serving our students by promoting a positive mental attitude and.
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. After his discharge, raul returned to lo sifus studio and resumed his training receiving his masters eighth degree black belt in 1980. Tsoi, li and ho were family names and each family had its own specialized fighting system. I personally bought five autographed books from him many years ago. You can either send in our order form or, you can order today using pay pal secure ordering. For adults we also offer classes in the military based art krav maga.
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. The author taught these lessons to his students for years so you can be assured of their accuracy. Back then we wrote down our lessons and practiced them. San soo is a devastating street self defense system that is taught to law enforcement, special forces units, and protection agencies across the country.
The term basic 45 lessons is really an understatement. Kung fu san soo s basic 45 lessons master ronald l. Well, i know a few people who would disagree with you completely. During his tour of duty in vietnam, raul earned two purple hearts. 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. I appreciate the authors enthusiasm, respect and most probably love for kung fu san soo. Kung fu san soo video, san soo dvds, san soo books and self defense training. We will strive to present correctness of information and teach future generations the traditional fighting form of 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. Kung fu san soo will help you develop the proper technique for handtohand combat fighting.
Dave hopkins kung fu san soo the best martial arts in riverside and the surrounding area. The instructors on this site are united in an uncompromising commitment to preserve the art of kung fu san soo. In truth, san soo, is the old school kung fu fighting system that it has always been. Jun 18, 2017 an introduction to kung fu san soo is included for those new to this devastating and highly effective art. White belt the introductory belt level to kung fu san soo. Not a fighting manual, it can still be of interest to, and is clear enough for. This is an introduction to kung fu san soo presented by master bernice chin woo, the widow of grand master jimmy. This book thoroughly explains the details within eah lesson so you will understand why and how the technique is performed.
This site is dedicated to sharing the history and techniques of kung fu san soo as taught by grandmaster woo. All books will be sent in electronic format pdf once ordered by email contact and money received in pay pal. The history of kungfu san soo kungfu san soo, reseda. Our staff specializes their attention to each students needs and skill set, to ensure the continued development of each students training. When some street thug intends to do you bodily harm. Kung fu san soo lessons are for all levels of experience as you put the concepts presented into to use. 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. Kungfu san soo, reseda is celebrating its 41st year in business, offering professional selfdefense instruction for the whole family. San soo is a phrase often loosely used to describe.
San soo kung fu chinese martial arts combat sports scribd. It is a very thorough and detailed explanation of kung fu san soo as originally taught by jimmy woo. Effortless combat throws principles, analysis, and application of. To help us reach that end, please follow the instructions below. San soo kung fu chinese martial arts combat sports. All the techniques and forms taught to and by jimmy. Jon hess never studied scars however, he is a black belt in kung fu san soo and is one of the most notable practitioners. Reality based, not a sport, not for show or tournaments, just real fighting techniques that will not fail you when things go wrong.
Weeks martial arts offers the next generation of kung fu san soo for ages 5 and up. Kung fu san soo, granada hills is celebrating its 17th year in business, offering professional selfdefense instruction for the whole family. There are numerous books on kung fu san soo written by competent, credible masters of kung fu san soo. Dave hopkins kung fu san soo 7001 indiana ave, ste 5, riverside, california 92506 rated 4. Scars is fighting system developed by jerry peterson with many techniques learned while he was fighting in southeast asai. These lessons are shared with you by a san soo master who studied directly with grand master jimmy h. The lessons in kung fu san soo are designed so that, you will achieve a greater understanding and a more effective method for selfdefense. A tribute to jimmy h woo grand master of kung fu san soo. San soo kung fu the most complete, most effective martial art in existence today. Each belt demonstrates an acquired basic skill for that level. 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. The 5 family fist is an important part of san soo, and is commonly practiced in the taishan region of the guangdong province. Kung fu san soo, bishop is celebrating its 19th year in business, offering professional selfdefense instruction for the whole family.
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. Master ries teaches kung fu san soo twice a week at calvary chapel golden springs. Kung fu san soo books and training manuals kung fu san. Kung fu san soo books and training manuals kung fu san soo shop. 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 a book of forms, not a book on application of technique in combat. Wallace is the author of kung fu san soo fighting forms book 2 4. Tsoi, li and ho combined their systems around futga dealing with the use. After much diligent research a complete kung fu san soo lineage. This is an introduction to kung fu san soo presented by master bernice chin woo, the widow of grand master jimmy h. 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. 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. Woo took his inheritance and legacy seriously, coming to america and training some of the world. Dec 20, 2017 world kickboxing champion kathy long demonstrates the art of kung fu san soo at the museum telethon.
We specialize in the reproduction of authentic kung fu san soo historical items. Kung fu san soo traditional uniforms, gis, and weapons. Heart and sharp mind harvard health publications peter wayne 0884427926675 books pdf. The sacred book of the secrets of san soo was passed down to woo. Kung fu san soo jimmy h woo grand master tribute chinese.
Kung fu san soo chinese characters typography yoga mat by leah mcphail. An introduction to kung fu san soo is included for those new to this devastating and highly effective art. 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. 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. 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. Kung fu san soos basic 45 lessons book kung fu san soo shop. Our adult kung fu program is unlike anything you will ever experience. The san soo belt system used at street smarts is the same system used by jimmy h. Kung fu san soo is considered, by many, to be the most sophisticated and complete form of martial art in existence today. 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.
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