T.M.P.
P.S.
The Knights of Quan Yin, are eternally grateful.
Currently, Kung Fu San Soo in Arizona is, for lack of better words, "Underground."
We are looking to start a Demo Team.
- Waiting for the New Gym to Open
- All other classes are taught in students garages.
- For further information, please e-mail tompaz@uswest.net
- Kung Fu San Soo is far more than a self-defense Martial Art, it is a true Combat Art (History of San Soo).
Disagreement and conflict have been evident throughout man’s history. At first, fighting was an individual matter, disorganized and without art. As man became more rational he began to organize knowledge in a variety of areas. The field of interpersonal combat was one of these areas. While we now know that martial arts of varying levels of sophistication were indigenous to most continents, it is within China that hand to hand combat underwent its most extensive development.
Kung Fu San Soo as we know and practice it today is a composite style made up of five family systems. Approximately 650 years ago the monks of the Quan Yin monastery integrated the Tsoi, Li, Ho, Fut and Hung systems into one highly refined and complete method of scientific combat. These visionary men and women recorded this fully developed art in a series of books kept in that ancient monastery. Two of these books came into the possession of the Chin family and were brought to America by Jimmy H. Woo.
About 400 years ago the rudiments of kung fu were introduced to Okinawa and other parts of the far east. It underwent radical changes as it blended with native forms of self defense. It was the Okinawans who coined the term karate that literally means China-hand, and developed a system composed of hard forms and theatrical poses and postures seen more frequently in the art today. The old style changed again to fit Japanese culture and personality when it moved to Japan around 1917.
The public often associates board and brick breaking and toughening of the hands with becoming an effective fighter. These misconceptions are due to movies and demonstrations featuring various oriental fighting methods. First, board and brick breaking have no connection with the techniques of fighting. These apparently superhuman feats are primarily theatrical and are often done under false pretenses. They are tricks. Second, the claim that developing calluses on the hands and repeatedly breaking certain bones is a method of developing speed and power is a lie. Any medical doctor will verify that continuous injury to the hands will decrease their versatility and quickness.
Kung Fu San Soo is not a sport. It is an integrated fighting technique based
on principles of physics and anatomy. It consists of combinations of strikes to
vulnerable points and a wide variety of leverage techniques that are not
dependent on size or strength. These combinations do not necessarily follow a
set pattern and can be changed instantly to suit the situation. Proper
application, intense concentration and controlled breathing allow the trained
fighter to develop extreme power. Our training emphasizes agility, poise,
humility and respect for our fellow man. Persistent practice instills
self-confidence that enables a person to perform consistently and effectively.
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Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2003