David Ross of NY San Da

The Fight Nerd journeys to midtown Manhattan to meet Sifu David A. Ross of NY San Da. David discusses his background in martial arts, why San Da has not become as popular as BJJ, the history of San Da in America and its influences, and how to apply traditional martial arts to sport and street. For more info on their gym head to nysanda.com.
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[kunglek]

why are all the comments removed?

fuck you youtube!!

lol

[TheFightNerd]

in a nutshell, there was an argument here and all the people involved made up and removed their comments since things got out of hand and they decided it was time to be adults.

[TheFightNerd]

I enjoy reading your debate, just remember to keep it civil please and not let this turn into the 12 year olds cursing each other in the Affliction presser video. I thank you both for voicing your educated opinions though! Also I will be interviewing a Shuai Chiao instructor very soon and I will ask him about some of these topics you two are discussing, he might surprise us all and say something completely different!

[fightinggymsweden]

Sanshou/ Sanda is very practikel martial arts, the only martial arts you can compare against muay thai. But the guy on this klipp is very slow to be a sanshou fighter.

[DamiDarkheart]

Ross, can you please post the vid where you fought the Black Taoist? Love to see what happened. It would be good for all of us to see how real masters handle themselves. Good for newbs like me to see the culture. Thnx!

[jeffsor47]

@TheFightNerd Mr. Ross does not know what he is talking about and makes himself out to sound very inexperienced and foolish. As an example, some kung fu styles are totally for combat such as Kung Fu San Soo. In that art there are no rules. Eye gouging, joint breaks, groin attacks etc. are all taught for survival. This San Da looks like great " sport" but San Soo is for the "street". Next time get an "authority" to comment, not a narrow minded amateur with limited knowledge.

[Hawkman1367]

this guy is the funniest of them all he's the laughing stock in martial arts.never faught

and claimes to train fighters nice guy.but gosups to much.

[TheIdontknowman]

worst gym ever, all jokes aside dude, worstttt

[thaiking]

Ross you got balls doing this video knowing you will be bashed on youtube lol

[tattypatty]

I have looked into this and it is pretty goddamn impressive. why all the removed comments btw lol...