Has not been altered or adapted to the rules of sport. Gracie Self Defense class is primarily based on Gracie Jiu Jitsu self-defense techniques blended with aspects of Muay Thai and Jeet Kune Do with the goal of preparing you to effectively defend yourself in physical confrontation. We do not charge for testing or increases in belt rank. Weeks Martial Arts offers the next generation of Kung Fu San Soo for ages 5 and up. Pastor Raul Ries is one of Grandmaster Woo's first generation students and he has two assistant Masters that have trained for many years with him. The very existence of the martial arts comes out of the warring factions in China's history.
One of King's ancestors, Leoung Kick, was a monk who entered the Kwan Yin monastery close to 300 years ago. San Soo dictates an aggressive mind set when a confrontation arises. The following history on the art of San Soo was written in May 1993 by the Jimmy H. Woo Association based on information provided by Grand Master Woo. In 1974 my training began with Master Sias and even though I have not been training exclusively under him all this time, his guidance and personal development in San Soo are an inspiration to me. It was these same convictions that drew me and, I believe, many others to him as a teacher and as a man. The first week is free! The main reason the martial arts were perfected by this group of monks was to protect themselves from bandits and outlaws as the monks returned with supplies and donations from the nearby villages. I don't want to kill unless I have no choice…Life is more important than anything on this planet. THE HISTORY OF KUNG FU SAN SOO Excerpt from the book "Kung-fu San Soo from Principle to Technique" Copyright © 1986 Master Robert Shores. At that point, the "worst" comes out. It helps to understand if one was aware that the average height of a Chinese person at the time was approximately five feet four inches.
Several times he told me, 'It is better to be a patient man than a warrior (Proverbs 16:32). ' Pre-Teen Classes: 8 - 12 Years. Sam currently teaches at Calvary Chapel of the Chino Valley in Chino, California. Please contact the school with your questions. Kung Fu San Soo is considered, by many, to be the most sophisticated and complete form of martial art in existence... Website: Phone: (909) 396-1884. He presided over a province about the size of Orange County, California. In a more tangible and painful way, he was constantly reminded of his special role by several students of his grandfather's school. In my later years and while in Los Angeles, I was also a private body guard/driver/trainer for upscale clients in Hollywood. He was raised in a land of constant conflict.
Chinese Kung Fu San Soo teaches realistic self-defense training for children and adults. At first sight, King may seem an unlikely heir. People tend to believe what they want about History and discard what they don't like as well. Is this because he was a coward?
Patience is a virtue master King often uses to deal with the pressure that goes along with his role as heir to the art and as the President of the International Kung Fu San Soo Association. Thoughts and Memories of Jimmy H. Woo from First Generation Masters 1st Generation Master Larry E. Wikel Master Wikel began his training under Grandmaster Chin Siu Dek (Jimmy H. Woo) in January 1965, and for 35 years has been a member and supporter of the Jimmy H. Woo Association and the Chin family art. Beginning and experienced dancers will learn various techniques to increase their strength, coordination, and musicality. If the District Magistrate was capable, then the governing would be simple, punishment clear, the people peaceful and material things in plenty. When it looks like a fight is going to start, or when working out, the light switch goes, "On. " A visiting mother who had brought her son as a potential student approached me after class and said, "You don't really teach them to bite do you? " Bring loose fitting sturdy athletic wear that may be grabbed and pulled. Do we ever achieve ultimate knowledge?
Articles The Heir to Jimmy H. Woo's Throne By Daniele Bolelli Appeared in: Inside Kung Fu Magazine – 01/01/1999. Gangster, street thug; Please!! An ancient Chinese martial science (and art) of hand-to-hand combat; NOT ABOUT BREAKING BOARDS AND BRICKS. I was born in Missouri, never knew my dad and entered the foster care system when I was 3 years old. It was enough to cause that man to weigh his options and decide "flight" was better than "fight. " Increased Self-Control and Self-Confidence. "My grandpa always fought against those who tried to change the art. " PHYSICAL ASPECTS & MENTAL STRATEGIES OF FIGHTING. Young Chin Siu Dek (Jimmy's real name) was taught by his Great Uncle Chin Siu Hung who was nicknamed Chin Neow Gee, which means "Crazy Devil. " The truck driver gave Jimmy a dirty gesture and called for Jimmy to "pull over. " During the reign of the Manchus the temples became centers of rebellion. Chin Sui Hung was also over six feet five inches tall and reportedly weighed over 350 pounds. Strikes, joint locks, takedowns and throws that integrate the. Li-ga. the use of balance and leverage.
As heir of the family art Chin Siu Dek was given the two books from the temple. What part in it will you have? At times they would laugh when he said it because it was said so often. Do we ever become all knowing? What I do ask is that you come with openness and curiosity about yourself. In the early years he called it "KarateKung Fu" because no one knew what kung fu was at that time. They teach students—both kids and adults—how to handle themselves against real-world aggressors, from muggers to a mime that won't stop copying everything they do.
Hung later died when he was quite old, killed during the Japanese occupation, passing the art onto King's own grandfather. Chin Siu Dek's passion for the art was boundless. In fact he killed the karate warrior in less than 20 seconds. Yes I am a San Soo guy, but I've also trained extensively in other stuff.
Is not a combination martial art; it is the source. Mao Tse Tung later eradicated many of the martial arts styles, training books and monasteries when the communist Chinese took over power from the Japanese at the end of W. Jimmy traveled several weeks by steamship to the United States, landing in the Port of Los Angeles, California. There is a tremendous amount of peace knowing that you have the. Learn Practical Self-Defense skills to protect you and your family. Practical Self-Defense skills and Confidence building to prevent bullying. Although some people may find it hard to reconcile the practice of a brutally effective art as tsoi li ho fut hung ga with a strong Christian faith, King does not see any contradiction.
Applies techniques and training with partners. "When they came to me and asked, 'Do you want to get out there? The preceding information is from Lo Si Fu as told to many of the first generation masters and from documented research on Chinese history and culture as well as my personal experience. At 30, he is very young to be a master and appears even younger than he is. Yet, all doubts are dissipated as soon as one sees him in action.
But to sum it up… To know him was to be astounded by his knowledge and his ability as a fighter and a teacher. To truly understand Jimmy H. Woo, we must understand the essence of the ancient land he was born and raised in. Cash is always appreciated. During my younger years, there was no help, no rules, and it was survivor skills that I learned. History can never amount to anything more than a very high degree of probability based upon data collected, recorded, and taught to each subsequent generation for its preservation. We can all take a lesson from this wise man. He would train well over eight hours a day, seven days a week.
As a young man he looked for trouble and was known for being a troublemaker, but again, with age came wisdom. Refer a Friend, get $15! In his teens, Dek became a traveling teacher of Tsoi Li Ho Fut Hung; the official name of the martial art perfected hundreds of years before in the monastery very near his small village. Appropriate mat footwear or bare feet required. It is believed that the Oriental systems originated in India and Tibet and were brought to China by Buddhist monks. In his memory and that of thousands of instructors and monks before him, the art must be preserved. His existence was a neverending epic tale.
His ever-smiling expression and his soft-spoken manners are an anomaly in the world of martial arts where many fighters spend as much time training as they do trying to look tough. These are some of the forces that have forged the art of tsoi li ho fut hung ga. What do you think J. P.? ' The animal aggression, the meanness, controlled anger, every negative human emotion and feature concentrated and released on the attacker with only one goal in mind. The years of training paid off and soon King started becoming an excellent martial artist in his own right. Restroom/changing facilities available. He can be reached via email at [email protected]. Note taking materials, video and audio recording is encouraged.