this stuff is good however i have done amature mma. i grew up in san jose CA i have been in many street fights from childhood i took san soo but it was not as cool as this. the problem i see is like akido its all based from a slopy single attack at least you guys dont know what kind of sloppy attack your going to get. test yourself go to a kick boxing guym and see how you do when someone is realy trying to get you.
@bluemoonminis what you need to understand with san soo is that it's perfect for preemptive strike (aka sucker punch),Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo said to "never block," so hit first hit hard, and hit often.
@bluemoonminis I have fought all types of arts in the 25 yrs since i learned. there is no sloppiness. once the block or slip is in affect, the assault is so fast and intense the attacker cannot respond. as for kick boxing, stop the leg movement with yours, step in take his balance before there is a reaction, follow above. worked everytime. could do the same move over and over, they never could counter. just a flurry, frenzy they could not stop.
I have to admit out of all the demonstrations of all martial arts i have seen San Soo is the most impressive and your talking to a guy that has practice a lot of difference styles.
It is impressive but it is more nurture than nature. It is not based on human responses. Some people cannot learn those techniques if they start old. Look at Krav Maga It is way easier to learn and make sense. I wish i had learned San Soo before Krav but i guess it turns out this way. Everybody has their own style
@dreamers24 first off, Krav maga is questionable, especially the classes offered to civilians, but hand 2 hand has the same basics, just that san soo has been perfected for thousands of years. But for me I'd stick with san soo and ww2 combatives like Fairbairn, and Applegate.
I think you guys show awesome technique and speed. Looks really great! I would like to see you all work off of something other than a punch though... It will give the naysayers of San Soo a little less to complain about if you show how we block/counter kicks, takedown attempts, and grabs. But other than that, a really awesome display of San Soo! Love the breathing, that is the hardest thing to impart to new students... "BREATHE!"
Sansoosifu, you are right! It just so happens that we are all human and as such I made the mistake of writing Master Al Rubin's name wrong. But thanks for correcting me. I respect all generation masters and don't mean to disrespect anyone.
I have to say that Al was good but as a teacher Scott Leitch was the best ever. I studied under Scott and saw him get his masters. He produced cream of the crop students and has a teaching method unlike others. Thanks Scott for all of your efforts! David A.
splintermind, I posted the correct spelling for you, just in case you were unaware. Now, I am being very specific, Master Al Rubin (RUBIN). Ruben is the first name of someone; however, it is not the correct way to spell the late Master Al Rubin's name. We should at least try to get a dead man's name spelled correctly, don't you think?
This is San Soo, Passed down From Master Woo to Master Al Ruben to Master Dave Hopkins and Finally to my instructor Master Paul Schroder. I wish you luck in finding an awesome instructor as I have found mine to be boraboy4ever.
Master Al Rubin (deceased 1987) was a great San Soo instructor, practitioner, fighter, and business man. Numerous people still miss him, even to this day.
Thank you for your comment HaneyKid. That is the beauty of San Soo, there are no limitations to how much you can grow. Just reading your comment makes me feel like trainig even harder than what I train. Thank you!
Sifu, I was recommended to you by a Mr. Aponte!!!! Best believe I will come to see you!
dariusdynamite 4 weeks ago
you should check out kenny hensley, there is a video of him and and his wife, awesome kung fu san soo
lo0nytnt 4 months ago
this stuff is good however i have done amature mma. i grew up in san jose CA i have been in many street fights from childhood i took san soo but it was not as cool as this. the problem i see is like akido its all based from a slopy single attack at least you guys dont know what kind of sloppy attack your going to get. test yourself go to a kick boxing guym and see how you do when someone is realy trying to get you.
bluemoonminis 2 years ago
@bluemoonminis what you need to understand with san soo is that it's perfect for preemptive strike (aka sucker punch),Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo said to "never block," so hit first hit hard, and hit often.
elwaponino 1 year ago
@bluemoonminis I have fought all types of arts in the 25 yrs since i learned. there is no sloppiness. once the block or slip is in affect, the assault is so fast and intense the attacker cannot respond. as for kick boxing, stop the leg movement with yours, step in take his balance before there is a reaction, follow above. worked everytime. could do the same move over and over, they never could counter. just a flurry, frenzy they could not stop.
chdyquem 1 year ago
I have to admit out of all the demonstrations of all martial arts i have seen San Soo is the most impressive and your talking to a guy that has practice a lot of difference styles.
anonymousbecause 2 years ago 3
It is impressive but it is more nurture than nature. It is not based on human responses. Some people cannot learn those techniques if they start old. Look at Krav Maga It is way easier to learn and make sense. I wish i had learned San Soo before Krav but i guess it turns out this way. Everybody has their own style
ps 6 years of Krav Maga and 3 years of Karatee
dreamers24 2 years ago
@dreamers24 first off, Krav maga is questionable, especially the classes offered to civilians, but hand 2 hand has the same basics, just that san soo has been perfected for thousands of years. But for me I'd stick with san soo and ww2 combatives like Fairbairn, and Applegate.
elwaponino 1 year ago
how old is the boy in black? this was an awesome demo
22Yoli 4 years ago
I think you guys show awesome technique and speed. Looks really great! I would like to see you all work off of something other than a punch though... It will give the naysayers of San Soo a little less to complain about if you show how we block/counter kicks, takedown attempts, and grabs. But other than that, a really awesome display of San Soo! Love the breathing, that is the hardest thing to impart to new students... "BREATHE!"
SanSoo1972 4 years ago
Yes, I can see a 6 year old poking his preditor's eye out. If only all kids in the world new San Soo. That would be awesome!
splintermind 4 years ago
Sansoosifu, you are right! It just so happens that we are all human and as such I made the mistake of writing Master Al Rubin's name wrong. But thanks for correcting me. I respect all generation masters and don't mean to disrespect anyone.
splintermind 4 years ago
@splintermind
I have to say that Al was good but as a teacher Scott Leitch was the best ever. I studied under Scott and saw him get his masters. He produced cream of the crop students and has a teaching method unlike others. Thanks Scott for all of your efforts! David A.
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That's very true, Master Al Ruben was one, if not the best Jimmy Student Ever!
splintermind 4 years ago
splintermind, I posted the correct spelling for you, just in case you were unaware. Now, I am being very specific, Master Al Rubin (RUBIN). Ruben is the first name of someone; however, it is not the correct way to spell the late Master Al Rubin's name. We should at least try to get a dead man's name spelled correctly, don't you think?
SanSooSifu 4 years ago
If every kid knew san soo then the number of abductions would probably go down to almost nothing.
Dashblades 4 years ago
This is San Soo, Passed down From Master Woo to Master Al Ruben to Master Dave Hopkins and Finally to my instructor Master Paul Schroder. I wish you luck in finding an awesome instructor as I have found mine to be boraboy4ever.
splintermind 4 years ago
Master Al Rubin.
SanSooSifu 4 years ago
Master Al Rubin (deceased 1987) was a great San Soo instructor, practitioner, fighter, and business man. Numerous people still miss him, even to this day.
SanSooSifu 4 years ago
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rdr61 4 years ago
Why did you choice this over the Wushu school or Hayashi's in town? Just wondering.
ChelseaSeb 4 years ago
This is San Soo. I am in portland trying to get an instructor! Rare art.
boraboy4ever 4 years ago
Doesn't look like KungFu or Karate? Where is this from? I like it though, very strong and fluid.
ChelseaSeb 4 years ago 2
Thank you for your comment HaneyKid. That is the beauty of San Soo, there are no limitations to how much you can grow. Just reading your comment makes me feel like trainig even harder than what I train. Thank you!
splintermind 4 years ago
Unreal... just unreal.
HaneyKid 4 years ago