Hello Everyone,

For this post I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This blog certainly has been redone with old posts from the old blog and new posts added on to discuss the real effective and efficient fighting styles to study for self-defense, physical fitness, etc.

I would like to have more time next year to bring more topics such as real teachers, more real fighting schools, etc.

Stay tuned and be safe for the holidays.

Hello Everyone,

I just posted some more videos on the blog's Youtube page.  I'm going to post the link to the most recent uploaded youtube video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqE0ZnrtF_Y

It's between a Muay Thai fighter and a boxer in a backyard down in Florida.  Imagine this...you're a Kung Fu San Soo practitioner going against the same boxer in the video.  Do you really believe you've been trained well enough to take on the boxer who doesn't "play fight" with you like what you see at SO MANY Kung Fu San Soo schools?  I doubt it.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by my blog.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I've been really busy lately and have not been able to put up more posts on the blog.  If there's one thing I appreciate it's all the good feedback I've gotten regarding the blog.

Thank you so much.

The new blog is getting visitors from Asia (China, Japan, etc), South America (Argentina, Mexico), Europe (all over), and of course North America.

Please check out the Sanda Power Youtube page for more videos and understand that the blog has pretty much proved the point that Kung Fu San Soo is not efficient and effective when compared to the recommended fighting styles on this blog.

I know there are a lot of posts for the blog, but it makes for good reading!

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

This is an old article describing the Chinese martial art of San Shou (the Chinese now refer to it as Sanda).  A fighting style recommended on this blog and truly a much more effective, efficient and practical fighting style than Kung Fu San Soo crap.  Enjoy!

Sanshou

By Brian Radewitz

THE ART OF THE FREE HAND

One of the most popular martial arts in China is Sanshou, a combat system that focuses on hand-to-hand self-defense. Other than catching a fleeting glimpse of Cung Le scissor-kicking an opponent on ESPN3 at 4 a.m., it’s a sport that most Americans are not familiar with.

You know how boxing works, and kickboxing simply adds kicks. Jiu-jitsu gets simplified to submission grappling, and wrestling is all about takedowns and control. Sanshou is harder to explain, as it combines multiple elements of boxing, kickboxing, judo, and wrestling, but typically stays away from ground fighting.

There was a time, not so long ago, when hand-to-hand combat was virtually guaranteed to occur in wartime—trench fighting in natural elements where multiple enemies were attacking. Originally, Sanshou was developed for soldiers who found themselves in this exact situation—facing an enemy whose sole intent was to leave them dead in the muck. By combining traditional Chinese wrestling (the standing variety, not the American version) with boxing, kickboxing, sweeps, and throws, Sanshou became an ever-evolving form of mixed martial arts. During its inception, ground fighting was deemed unnecessary.

Strikes, both from the hands and legs, were to be thrown with quick ferocity. Once the enemy was stunned, or you were close enough to grab them, you would be in position to throw them to the ground and deliver a lethal blow. Those lucky enough to still have a weapon in their hands could sink a bayonet into the downed enemy. Others could deliver a kill shot with whatever was handy—be it a knife, helmet, or fist. Then, it was on to the next enemy.

“Sanshou is one of the most effective ways to fight multiple opponents,” says Ian Lee, the current head coach of the U.S. Sanshou Team and instructor at United Martial Arts in Lubbock, Texas. “The strategy in Sanshou of going from strikes to takedowns is not matched in other sports.”

The art of the kick-catch-takedown is rarely seen in other disciplines. Even though wrestlers and Muay Thai practitioners employ the technique when entering the MMA world, they do not use it in their original disciplines.

“Any time that you’re watching the UFC and you see a fighter take an opponent down but remain standing—that’s a Sanshou thing,” says former Sanshou competitor and current UFC fighter Cung Le. “Originally, a hip throw or double-leg takedown was used to put an enemy in a vulnerable position, and at that point, you would deliver a lethal blow and return to your feet. Wrestling and many other combat sports don’t do that.”

FREE FIGHTING

Sanda, or “free fighting” is the sport form of Sanshou, and it has thrived in various countries around the globe. Much like its real-life counterpart, Sanda employs many of the moves found in Sanshou—although you cannot utilize chokes and joint locks—and the matches take place on a raised platform (Lei Toi), which you can throw your opponents off of to score more points. Countries such as China, Iran, Russia, and Turkey have all become deeply involved in the sport and attend the World Championships, held every two years (on the odd year).

The most recent World Championships— held in Turkey in October 201—had 354 athletes from 86 countries competing. Fighters from China, Iran, Russia, and Turkey dominated the field, while American Max Chen brought home a bronze medal in the 70kg class. The most successful Sanda athletes are not only praised by adoring fans, but they are also rewarded by their own governments in many instances.

“I was friendly with a couple of Iranians when I was coaching the U.S. team,” says Cung Le. “I would see them at the World Championships from year to year, and if they performed well, I would see them the next time and they would tell me of the nice bonuses they received, like a new house or new car.”

In China, when a Sanshou athlete retires from competing, they are offered jobs—not just as a coach, but as high-ranking positions in the military or police force.

“If you win a gold medal in China, the government rewards you,” says Ian Lee. “It’s definitely a way to make the sport more appealing to athletes. Not only are they getting paid to compete for their town or country, but they also get offered a job to support their family after they are done.”

HIGHER LEARNING

Unlike in the United States, athletes in many countries treat martial arts as their profession. In China and Russia, for example, athletes attend sports universities and major in their respective discipline. They don’t major in marketing and then join the wrestling team— they major in their sport. Students learn the techniques and why they were developed so they can teach others in their country.

“Academies in China are very different than in the United States,” says Lucas Geller, a former U.S. Sanshou team member and current instructor based in Albany, New York. “In America, we have private gyms all over—gyms anyone can join where you can go as much or as little as you would like. In China, there are two types of schools, professional and amateur. Both are fairly difficult to get into and difficult to stay at. If you’re slacking, the coach won’t let you stay.”

Academies, such as the Beijing Sports University, recruit the best of the best from around the country and mold them into high-caliber instructors and competitors. “In China, it’s a way to make a living,” says Cung Le. “You become part of a team in a province. It’s a way of putting food on the table.”

TORCH BEARER

The biggest MMA star to hone his craft in the Sanshou system is Cung Le, who won the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship in 2008 and now competes in the UFC. The Vietnamese-born fighter also teaches his own version of Sanshou at his school in San Jose, California.

“Sanshou is a mix of traditional arts where individuals can add their own methods that work in a particular situation,” says Cung Le. “As a coach of the U.S. team, I would teach my students to prepare for certain types of fighters at the World Championships. Every nation is strong in something different. The Russians are really good boxers and wrestlers. The Iranians have great power moves, as do the Egyptians. The Chinese are good with throws and kicks. Each nations brings a specialty to Sanshou, and they developed it to fit their situation. They learned quickly what worked and didn’t work in a real-life setting.”

Sanshou has grown from its beginnings, as fighters have added their different strategies to accommodate their varying backgrounds. What worked on the battlefield may not work (or be legal) in the sport setting.

“Sanda is one of the best arts to learn about real-life fighting techniques because it’s full contact,” Geller says. “You will learn quickly what works and what doesn’t work against an angry opponent who’s fully resisting and whose sole purpose is to win the fight. Sanda is much more realistic than other martial arts that emphasize scenario-training with a cooperative partner and a rubber knife.”

THE FUTURE

In traditional martial arts schools, Sanshou seems to be gaining steam as a self-defense mechanism, but it still remains relatively unknown when compared to Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

With the UFC expanding into more and more countries every year, expect to see more Sanshou competitors make the transition to the MMA arena. Don’t be surprised if many enjoy the success that Cung Le has, either, as the athletes have years of experience in taking their opponents to the ground and stuffing takedowns.

As bigger promotional companies move into Iran, Turkey, and China, they may find a new crop of athletes ready to emerge. Say what you will about their ground prowess, but you cannot deny the level of excitement that these fighters bring to the Lei Toi—and hopefully the cage.

SANSHOU IN THE CAGE

CUNG LE

Sporting a 16-0 record in Sanshou, Le transitioned to MMA and rattled off six straight victories, including a knockout over Frank Shamrock to win the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship in 2008. Le recently made the move to the UFC, earning Fight of the Night honors in a TKO-loss to Wanderlei Silva in November 2011.

ZHANG TIEQUAN

The “Mongolian Wolf” is making his mark on the MMA scene, going 15-2 with wins in the WEC and UFC. After winning the Inner Mongolian Wrestling Championships at 16 years old, Tiequan was recruited to attend a Sanshou academy in China before moving to the United States in 2010.

PAT BARRY

Barry earned a spot on the U.S. Sanshou National Team and won a silver medal at the World Championships in 2003. The UFC heavyweight prospect trained with the Chinese National Team before moving to K-1 competitions and eventually MMA, where he sports a 7-4 record, including a KO of Christian Morecraft in January.

SANDA RULEBOOK

LEGAL TECHNIQUES

All forms of boxing in combination with kicks to the body and head. Low kicks to the thighs.

Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, spinning back-kicks to the body and to the head with full contact to knock out the opponent, also foot sweeps are permitted.

Any kind of throwing.

Holding the opponent’s leg while executing striking or punching techniques.

SCORING

Best 2 out of 3 rounds—scoring varies from tourney to tourney.

1 POINT

Any legal punch to the body or head.

Any legal kick to the body or legs.

When the contestants do not fight for 8 seconds, the referee chooses which of the two athletes is to attack. If the athlete chosen does not attack within 8 seconds, he loses one point.

When the person doing a throw falls on top of the opponent.

When using a sacrifice technique (sweep, scissors, flying kick, etc) an athlete falls to the ground without touching the opponent, the opponent gets 1 point.

Any legal foot sweep if the balance is broken or the opponent is downed.

2 POINTS

Any legal kick to the head

Any legal jumping kicks to the body

The opponent falls to the ground and the person doing the throw remains standing.

3 POINTS

Any legal punch that makes the opponent fall to the ground.

Any legal kick that makes the opponent to fall to the ground

Jumping kicks to the head.

Forcing the opponent off the platform.

THE ROUND IS AWARDED IF:

The opponent is forced off the platform twice.

THE FIGHT IS AWARDED IF:

The opponent is knocked out or incapacitated.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I've posted more videos to the KungFuSanSooTruth youtube page.  Videos of Muay Thai training in Thailand, Muay Thai vs Kickboxing, and an old video of the best Muay Thai fighters in Thailand.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCc3RK4PllakxUNIicJ6lQQ

I'm not only passionate about Muay Thai, but the fighting styles similar to Muay Thai and the fighting styles created because the Thais showed Muay Thai power.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about the blog.  More posts will come.  The crap from Kung Fu San Soo doesn't end.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Sorry it's been a while since the last blog post, but you know how things happen in life.

Please continue to visit the blog and read the posts.  Even better, please share this blog with others.

This blog no doubt holds a harsh truth for the Kung Fu San Soo community and can help save lives besides money and time.  This blog presents fighting styles that are more effective and efficient to study.

If you know a striking style and a grappling style recommended on this blog then I would be confident to say you have an edge in a fight on the street (it would also help to have CCW or access to another weapon).

Anyway, stay tuned because this blog isn't going away.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I want to put up a post to provide another position that the fighting styles recommended on this blog are the best to choose and train in when it comes to preparing for a fight in the street and/or ring/cage.

First, think about the world we live in today in the year 2017...

In most places around the world, technology is changing our lives that we never could have predicted 20 years ago.  Not only changing our lives, but changing ways our government and American businesses do things.

The average adult male and female in the USA doesn't have a "quiet" life nowadays due to technology taking over our lives and the many more options available to do in ones spare time.  If a person wants to learn effective self-defense in the shortest period of time then fighting styles need to be sought out that will teach effective self-defense efficiently!

The striking styles mentioned on this blog teach how to effectively and efficiently punch and kick in the shortest period of time compared to a crappy art like Kung Fu San Soo.

For example, this blog has presented REAL fighters that have studied Muay Thai, Dutch Kickboxing, etc. and have proven their skills in the ring and or cage in such a short period of time training compared to a guy who has the title of "master" after 20 years of studying a crappy art like Kung Fu San Soo and never has proven his skills in the ring/cage.

In less than two years of studying a striking style like Muay Thai, Sanda, Pradal Serey, etc. you will punch and kick harder than any Kung Fu San Soo "master."  Why?  It's due to the fact the striking styles recommended on this blog focus their training on practicality and reality (dealing with people who actually try to hit you in the face)!

As for the grappling styles recommended on this blog.  They will certainly work against a non-cooperative opponent because we have the history of the UFC, Pride, One FC, Dream, Strikeforce, etc.

Think about this and remember, if a striking technique or a grappling technique has not been used successfully against a guy (who is trying to punch and kick you) in the ring/cage then it's most likely not a good idea to use in the street.

As for the fighting styles to use in the ring/cage to win fights, remember this...

If Kung Fu San Soo was an effective fighting style to use in the street then why aren't MMA fighters choosing it as a style to use in the ring and or cage?  Minus striking the groin, eyes, knees, throat (which is what Kung Fu San Soo teaches) there is very little technique that can be used effectively against a non-cooperative opponent.  The history of Kung Fu San Soo (which has been covered on this blog) being used in fighting challenges has not been successful at all.

So remember, study and train in the fighting styles recommended on this blog!

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I've already made a post dedicated to Nieky "The Natural" Holzken, but I want to make another post that consists of not only him, but his son.

Gerard Holzken, Nieky's son, has begun his fight training and started his own amateur career in Dutch Kickboxing (a fighting style recommended on this blog).  He's doing well for someone so young and I believe he has a bright future in kickboxing.

This is a video of him and his dad training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYwgpkO89Bc

The fighting styles Gerard are studying (Dutch Kickboxing and Muay Thai) are no doubt building real fighting skills (for ring, cage, and/or street).  Could he develop such high skills training in Kung Fu San Soo?  Of course not!  Watch the video and see the high intensity training he is doing.

Here is a video of Kung Fu San Soo kids doing "training."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q20vZb2r8Mc

Is it equal in developing fighting skills that Gerard is learning?  Hell No!

Message to all parents:  If you want your child to learn effective fighting skills to protect oneself then get them in a fighting style recommended on this blog!

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I'm organizing new subjects to discuss on the new blog.  Don't worry the main focus is on the fighting styles that I consider to be more superior than Kung Fu San Soo Crap.  

The appreciation and respect that I have for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has only increased and no doubt will continue to grow.  I can truly understand how practitioners and teachers of the "gentle art" consider it a superior martial art or the king of martial arts.

A grappling style recommended on this blog will truly give a person an edge in a fight over many types of striking styles (which is why Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Pradal Serey practitioners seek them out to complement their standing striking skills) and surely the crappy art of Kung Fu San Soo.

Choosing any striking style AND any grappling style recommended on this blog will no doubt give a person an edge in the ring, cage, and/or street.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

More and more videos are being uploaded to the KungFuSanSooHarshTruth youtube page.

Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCc3RK4PllakxUNIicJ6lQQ

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Here is another old post from the new blog!

This is a post to discuss the title of this blog "Kung Fu San Soo Truth." 16 years ago I studied the martial art of Kung Fu San Soo. My instructor is a member of the Kung Fu San Soo Association and is listed on the website KungFuSanSoo.com. I studied for less than a year and attained the rank of yellow belt. Anyways, as time went on in my KFSS training other things came into my life that prevented me from training further.
I'll never forget the day I went into his school to hand him the final payment and inform him I wouldn't be studying Kung Fu San Soo anymore. As soon as I walked into his school my KFSS teacher just stared at me and didn't say a word. There was no "Hi (name), nice to see you, been a long time." I think he knew what was going to happen. I had to speak first and inform him why I came in. He obviously was upset, not that I couldn't keep training in the art, but he wasn't going to have a student give him some money each month to eat. As I walked out of the school I thanked him for his time and he just closed the door. Looking back, he knew the art of San Soo well and could perform the San Soo techniques and lessons well, but put him against a guy who trains in martial arts like Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and he would get the crap kicked out of him. My experience in Kung Fu San Soo was bad due to the fact it didn't train me to deal with real live non-cooperating opponents bent on beating the crap out of me, but instead, had me "play fight" with other people. Harsh truth. Well, the harsh truth is that Kung Fu San Soo is like many of the martial arts that don't focus on reality of combat and if you find yourself going against a person who has trained in real hand to hand combat situations like Muay Thai, Sanda, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, etc. be prepared not to make it home to your mom, wife, or girlfriend. There's a phrase used by many martial artists that styles don't matter, but it's the person who makes the difference. Well, in my opinion that's not true. Fighting styles do matter in an outcome of a fight. I'll write about this in the future.

Also, here is a video of the play fighting in San Soo. Most of the training in San Soo involves this type of stuff where a person throws a punch and reacts to the counter attacks thrown by the training partner. There's no actual hitting your opponent to see if your techniques are really effective.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsldwsyyfHQ

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Again, here are the recommended fighting styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

None of the teachers of these fighting styles are taking techniques, training methods, etc from Kung Fu San Soo and adding to the styles recommended on this blog.  Why?  It's due to the fact that Kung Fu San Soo is an inferior martial art.  Remember, Kung Fu San Soo teachers are adding techniques, training methods, etc from these fighting styles into their school because THEY WORK!  The fighting styles recommended on this blog are efficient, effective, practical, etc and have a history of working in the ring and/or cage.

Once you study a fighting style recommended on this blog you'll never want to go back to an inferior martial art like Kung Fu San Soo.

Not all martial arts are the same.  They don't teach the same level of fighting skill and don't have the same history of success in the ring and/or cage.

The truth about Kung Fu San Soo no doubt hurts the Kung Fu San Soo community.  However, the truth is not meant to warm a person's heart and make them feel good.  The truth should be looked at as a blessing.

I know which fighting styles I want my children to study to make the most of the money and time put into it.  I also know through my own experience that the information presented on this blog will only help others.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Hello Everyone,

I'm going to post a history of Sanda formerly known as San Shou (also spelled San Da).

The only thing missing from this history information is that Sanda was created after the Chinese lost many fights against Muay Thai fighters.

NEWS FLASH TO KUNG FU SAN SOO PEOPLE:  Your martial art of Kung Fu San Soo sucks!

Anyway, information is presented below along with the link:

Sanda, or Sanshou, is one of the real combat disciplines of Wushu. It encompasses a collection of effective hand to hand combat skills developed in a similar way as the modern Wushu Competition Routines, studying, analizing and refining all the best techniques from many different styles in order to preserve its martial values and cultural heritage.

In 1924, the Huangpu Military Academy was created in Guangdong in order to provide soldiers with military training. The academy witnessed the creation of a hand-to-hand combat method developed by various Wushu experts and Soviet advisors that could perfectly be a predecessor of the military Sanda devised by the People's Liberation Army in the 1960s.

In 1978, a research group was engaged to develop the competition methods and rules for a sport version of Sanda, named Sanshou, grouping masters from all the country and defining a standard fighting style. In 1988, Sanshou was officially added to the national Wushu competition format of China. That same year, there was an International Wushu Invitational Tournament held which included Sanshou with the participation of 60 athletes from 15 countries. And in 1989, Sanshou made its debut as an official event of the China National Wushu Championships.

In 1991, Sanshou was one of the events at the 1st World Wushu Championships held in Beijing, China. In 2000, the Chinese Wushu Association agreed upon the use of the term Sanda (Free Fight) to refer to Sanshou in China, considering it a more adequate name. However, the name Sanshou (Free Hand) continues to be used internationally.

The Sanda competition consists of a full contact free sparring fight that takes place on top of an 8m x 8m raised platform. It allows all forms of punches, kicks, grabs and throws from any school of Wushu. The legal areas for attack are the head, body and legs; having only three restricted areas, the back of the head, the throat and groin. Attacking a fallen opponent, except when he falls deliberately due to the execution of an offensive technique, remains forbidden as well. The equipment used consists of unified boxing gloves, mouthpiece, groin cup, helmet, chest protector, shin guards, instep guards, trunks and an optional t-shirt. The platform is 60 cm high and surrounded by protective mats 2m wide.

Most Sanda techniques can be found within the vast "Wulin" (Martial Forest). As an example, I have picked three movements from the Elementary Wushu Teaching Material of Modern Changquan:

Commonly, Changquan is wrongly considered by many observers a soft and non-applicable system. However, as you can see, a simple push palm in bow stance, a forward balance or a flash palm and hook kick are actual attacking techniques that are present in Sanda's arsenal.

Sanda stresses the combined use of punches, kicks, sweeps, grabs and throws in a very unique way. Furthermore, the possibility of pushing an opponent off the platform adds an element that is not found in other combat sports. And the scoring system is rather simple, two points are obtained by pushing the opponent off the platform, by throwing the opponent down and remaining standing, by kicking the opponent's head or body and by sweeping the opponent down from the floor and standing up. Then, one point is obtained by punching the opponent's head or body, by kicking the opponent's legs, by throwing an opponent and falling after him and by sweeping an opponent from the floor and not standing up.

In 2000, a new professional Sanda tournament circuit called "Sandawang" (King of Free Fighting) was launched by the Chinese Wushu Association after spending several months surveying the combat sports market and watching similar events in the US, Italy, Japan, and Thailand. An expert from Japan's K-1 organization was hire to participate in the design and promotion of Sandawang, including a different set of rules, higher production values and weekly nation-wide TV broadcasts with a final match that combines all weight classes.

Sandawang is fought in a 7m x 7m boxing ring, therefore the opponents cannot be pushed off the platform. The equipment only consists of unified boxing gloves, mouthpiece, groin cup and trunks. Differences in the scoring rules include throws, kicks and strikes awarded the same, and throws only scoring when the competitor remains standing. This change in rules have a noticeable effect in the outcome of the fights, as there rules do not favour any specific kind of skill applied.

In 2002, the International Wushu Federation organized the 1st Sanshou World Cup in Shanghai gathering the top Sanshou athletes from the last World and Continental Championships and offering money prizes for the first places. In 2003, at the 7th World Wushu Championships in Macau, Female Sanshou was added for the first time at an international scale. During these years, several Chinese Sanda fighters have participated in K-1 and Pride competitions, and various succesful tournaments have been organized such as Sanda -vs- Karate Kyokushin , Sanda -vs- Muay Thai, and many more.

Today, there are Sanda fighters testing their skills in a new tournament called Art of War, the mixed martial art format competition of China.

http://www.masteringwushu.com/saintro.htm

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrimampetition of China.

Hello Everyone,

If Kung Fu San Soo is a fighting art then why the hell do they take techniques, training methods, etc. from Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing, etc?

If Kung Fu San Soo is a fighting art then how come Kung Fu San Soo has a history of guys taking on fighting challenges and LOSING?

If Kung Fu San Soo is a fighting art then how come there are not a lot of people rushing to the doors of Kung Fu San Soo schools to learn it like there are with BJJ schools, Muay Thai schools, etc?

I could go on and on, but you get the point.  Kung Fu San Soo is crap.  Kung Fu San Soo sucks.  Kung Fu San Soo cannot make a stand in the long run going against the fighting styles recommended on this blog.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I've decided to do something new for the new blog which is to introduce real trainers/coaches of the fighting styles recommended on this blog.  Why?  Simple, it's important to know who to learn from to ensure you're learning from authentic legit teachers who know what they're talking about and teaching to you.

Does it make sense to learn from a teacher in Kung Fu San Soo who earned the title of "master" who spent years and years "play fighting?"  Hell no!  It does make sense to learn from a person who has proved his/her skills in the ring and/or cage and/or who has proven his/her teaching skill by creating real fighters!

The first teacher I'm going to recommend is Mark Komuro.  Owner and head trainer of The Yard in Los Angeles.  I've already written a post on the blog explaining The Yard is a real fighting gym, but I want to dedicate a post to Mark Komuro.

This guy knows there are martial arts that are crap and there are martial arts that teach real fighting skills!

Here is a video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fCGlyPn32I

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Watch these two videos and tell me which one is more practical, real, efficient, effective, etc. etc. etc.

Which video shows the real aspect of training for a fight?

1st video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0Wzx9QDmw

2nd video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYhUC2uQR7I

Do I really need to ask the question twice?

Give me a break.  Kung Fu San Soo is crap.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Here is something to remember:  "The truth doesn't always warm our heart."

Meaning...the truth isn't always going to make us feel good and the truth isn't always going to contain the answer we want to hear.

Here is some truth:

1) martial arts/fighting styles DO matter in making a person perform well in a fight whether it be the ring, cage, or street!

2) martial arts/fighting styles ARE NOT equal in teaching effective and effective techniques

3) martial arts/fighting styles DO NOT encompass the same teaching methods (Kung Fu San Soo teachers don't teach like boxing coaches will and will most likely take boxing methods to include in Kung Fu San Soo since it is an inferior art compared to boxing).

4) martial arts/fighting styles DO NOT have the same performance of success in the ring and/or cage and ARE NOT sought out to be used in the ring and/or cage (there ARE NOT many people rushing to learn Kung Fu San Soo).  One thing to remember is that Kung Fu San Soo has a horrible performance in being used in fight challenges!

5) there are martial arts/fighting styles that take techniques and teaching methods from superior martial arts/fighting styles to include them in their own teaching because it makes them stronger (Kung Fu San Soo teachers will take boxing, BJJ, etc to include in the crappy art of Kung Fu San Soo since those fighting styles actually are effective, etc).

6) there are many more points, but this is just a good amount to remember in choosing a fighting style(s) to study for self-defense, physical fitness, etc.

I've already talked about these issues in past blog posts, but I just want to remind the readers of the new blog.

Here is another way to put it.  Try to find ONE Kung Fu San Soo video that supports the opinion it teaches effective technique to take on these real fighters!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2Qq4qjaz0c

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I've been attending a lot of fighting events (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA) lately and have put a post together to express feelings I have regarding why it would be important to study any of the fighting styles recommended on this blog for a person who wants to learn how to fight in order to defend oneself if such a situation arises.

First, imagine the training Kung Fu San Soo entails:

Forms training:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKRkwbQJwnU&t=6s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj0icZhp8SM&t=89s

Weapons training (it's combined with forms):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSq5Sn17_3w

Lesson training (the video below is Numpi which is the most advanced type of KFSS):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLaiSQyy_o0&t=2s

Finally, the "Freestyle workout" where people use whatever techniques they learn in their lessons.  I would like to call it the "play fighting" workout.  No real sparring takes place and the people involved are cooperating with each other (I'm going to include a variety of videos from variety of KFSS schools to show you how ridiculous it is):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkhdpC5Z-2k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kU40R5PoDM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ-t5f9mKk8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQRvUxlyYps&t=63s

Anyway, you get the gist of the ridiculousness of this crappy art!  Now I'm going to present videos of fight training from some of the arts recommended on this blog:

Sanda (San Shou, San Da):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttLLMIWg7OA&t=5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttLLMIWg7OA&t=5s

Muay Thai:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kedX5w6MpJY&t=13s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYiGX0lCP0

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y44940xzn34

Sambo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi1zAOMuHXE&t=7s

I can't use examples from all the recommended fighting styles on the blog because it would take too long, but you get the point.  Anyway, between the examples I provided and looking at the Kung Fu San Soo training which side is the most realistic, effective, efficient, and practical in preparing for an unarmed encounter?

It's obvious the fighting styles recommended on this blog are the most superior and a crappy art like Kung Fu San Soo is going to get you killed.  Sure, you might get lucky and be able to poke a person in the eye or kick them in the groin, but if you come across a person trained in the fighting styles recommended on this blog then you better be prepared for a big ass whooping!

Anyway, back to the fighting events that I attended.  It's always amazing seeing two people go at it in the ring or cage using some of the fighting styles recommended on this blog (not all of the fighting styles recommended on this blog are available to study in the USA).  I can't help but think that a person trained in Kung Fu San Soo would not last long in the ring or cage, because the art doesn't teach a strong foundation in applicable punching, kicking, and certainly NO grappling skills (unless the Kung Fu San Soo teacher goes out to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu).  Kung Fu San Soo DOES NOT teach punching and kicking skills like the striking styles mentioned on this blog!  A person who trains in Kung Fu San Soo CANNOT ATTAIN the SPEED AND POWER in his/her punches and kicks like the fighting styles recommended on this blog (unless the Kung Fu San Soo teacher includes Muay Thai, Boxing, etc. in the curriculum).

The FACT that Kung Fu San Soo teachers combine techniques/curriculum from the fighting styles mentioned on this blog into Kung Fu San Soo and the FACT that the teachers of the fighting styles mentioned on this blog DO NOT take techniques/curriculum from Kung Fu San Soo show Kung Fu San Soo is not an art worth studying.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

The next real fighter I'm going to present is a 19 year old man who I believe is going to be the next big thing in the striking world/mma world from Japan/Asia.  He's still developing his skill, but he has proven it against people WAY older than him!

Even though his original style is Kyokushin Karate (a way better traditional style than most traditional martial arts such as Kung Fu San Soo) he has absorbed Muay Thai and Kickboxing into his set (along with grappling).  Kyokushin Karate has been a one traditional style to go into K-1 and/or MMA and do quite well, but eventually the practitioners (i.e. Andy Hug, R.I.P) train in the striking arts mentioned on this blog for their practicality, etc.

He has an impressive record both amateur and professional.  HE IS THE EXACT REASON WHY STUDYING THE FIGHTING STYLES RECOMMENDED ON THIS BLOG SHOULD BE DONE TO DEVELOP REAL EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT FIGHTING SKILLS!

Watch this video where he destroys a fighter almost twice his age!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FBK4fRyisM

This is a very good detailed video of his skills:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvsgixKCWg8

The chance and the ability for a Kung Fu San Soo school in America or any where around the world to create a fighter like this man is equivalent to seeing a man fly in the air...translation: "It's not going to happen!"

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

The fighting styles recommended on this blog really do teach effective, efficient, and practical self-defense, physical fitness, and mental strength far better than traditional martial arts like Kung Fu San Soo.

After my experience in Kung Fu San Soo and going into Muay Thai I realized how I was at a disadvantage studying an inferior art like Kung Fu San Soo.  The fighting styles recommended on this blog are so good that fights take place between the styles (people like to see which ones are better).  For example, China sends Sanda fighters to fight Muay Thai fighters.  I must admit that Chinese Sanda (San Shou) has been the one martial art to not only hold ground against Muay Thai, but take ground away (Cung Le and the other San Shou fighters in America helped prove it in the 90's and early 2000's).

Another, is Japanese Shootboxing going against Chinese Sanda (example below):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsFBN-FIDUU

Another is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs Wrestling or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs Judo (example below):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtSQSbJzGAM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLjOg0DBjTo

The point of this post is that more types of matches between these superior fighting styles will continue in the future and it will be debated on which ones are superior (usually the conclusion is to blend them together such as striking style and grappling style to make a complete style).

However, what will not occur is traditional styles like Kung Fu San Soo going against these styles recommended on the blog because it's pretty much set in stone that Kung Fu San Soo is the inferior style of just "play fighting" and doesn't stand a chance against well trained REAL fighters.

Think of San Soo's history:

1) John Marsh (BJJ, Boxing, Wrestling) vs Sean Scott (Kung Fu San Soo) - Marsh won and broke Sean Scott's arm!

2) Vitor Belfort (BJJ and Judo) vs Jon Hess (Kung Fu San Soo) - Hess lost bad!

3) Frank Hammaker (Sambo) vs Thaddeus Luster (Kung Fu San Soo) - Luster lost bad too!

*Certain members of the Kung Fu San Soo community made up a story that 5 San Soo guys were going to fight Muay Thai fighters, but the Thai's backed out.  I've already discussed the article written by a San Soo guy who tells the story, but I have no doubt it's a lie and other San Soo guys have admitted it's a lie made up by San Soo masters.  The Thai fighters have a history of never backing down from a fight challenge and sure as hell wouldn't back down from Kung Fu San Soo crap!  Message to all Kung Fu San Soo guys, if you want to prove me wrong go to Thailand or your local Muay Thai gym and make a challenge!

*On the old blog there was a person who informed me of an event that occurred in Culver City, CA 1975 (I did some research and I think it took place in May 1975) that 5 San Soo guys under Kung Fu San Soo master Larry Wikel fought 5 Kickboxers/Boxers and lost with 3 of the San Soo guys getting knocked out!  The person told me he was there and I'm researching it now to find any more information.

Like I said before, Kung Fu San Soo can't hold ground in the long run vs the fighting styles recommended on this blog.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

There are times in your life that you never forget.  Watching the Glory Last Man Standing Tournament was a great thing to do because it exposed excellent striking skills for fighting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLInfZTMghE

I can only imagine the attitude these 8 men would have if you took them to ANY Kung Fu San Soo school and showed them Kung Fu San Soo.  I know there's more than one guy in that group of 8 that would be like "F$%^ this!  It's fake and I have better things to do in order to get ready for a fight!"

These 8 men have trained less amount of years then the majority of Kung Fu San Soo masters and black belts and have more punching and kicking power and fighting skill.  How do I know?  It's simple.  There's never been a Kung Fu San Soo guy go on to make it to such a world class fight promotion AND perform well!  These 8 men study some of the striking styles recommended on this blog (and in their spare time the grappling too).  It's what put them where they are and they wouldn't have gotten there by studying Kung Fu San Soo.  That's a fact!

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I've made it a point on this blog that there are Kung Fu San Soo teachers that incorporate BJJ, Kickboxing, etc. (and other styles recommended on this blog) into their teaching at their school.  It's mostly the new generation masters that are doing it while the remaining old school generation (1st generation masters and a lot of 2nd generation) keep Kung Fu San Soo "pure" and just teach Kung Fu San Soo as Jimmy H. Woo would want to happen.

I've also talked about another point which I want to dedicate a post on the blog too.  Which is if Kung Fu San Soo was an effective fighting style then why the hell would you incorporate other striking styles with it?!? For example, taking kickboxing or Muay Thai and incorporating Kung Fu San Soo with it.  The answer is that Kung Fu San Soo is not a good striking style and needs Muay Thai or Kickboxing, etc.  

I can tell you right now, there are no REAL Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, etc. gyms and/or teachers seeking out Kung Fu San Soo to incorporate with Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing, etc.

I spoke to a guy that studies a fighting style recommended on this blog and he never studied any other martial art before he started training.  I asked him if he would study any of the traditional martial arts like Kung Fu San Soo after I exposed him to it (through youtube videos) and he immediately stated "no!"  He knows what he trains in is far superior than Kung Fu San Soo!

Are people beating down the doors of Kung Fu San Soo schools to incorporate in their curriculum?  Nope.

This also supports another argument which is that a person that studies a fighting style recommended on this blog (preferably study a striking style AND a grappling style on this blog to be covered in all aspects of fighting) does not gain anything by seeking out and studying under a Kung Fu San Soo teacher!  The reason...Kung Fu San Soo teachers don't really have nothing to offer in terms of knowledge that a person that studies a fighting style recommended on this blog wouldn't already know or can already get by studying under a teacher of a fighting style on this blog.

I can tell you right now from my experience that I would never study or seek out the knowledge from another Kung Fu San Soo teacher when I have more than a handful of teachers of the fighting styles recommended on this blog that have been in real fights and proved their skill in the ring and/or cage!  I can get the answers to self-defense, physical fitness, etc. from people who have proved themselves instead of people that "played fight" for the title of "master."

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Growing up in this world we learn there is only so much time we have to enjoy life.  Also, we have to take account of the money we have to spend on the things we need to do.  Whatever money is left can be spent on the things we want to do (unless you're Bill Gates or Warren Buffet who have money to last you several lifetimes).

So, If a person wants to learn how to defend themselves, get in shape, and/or fight in the ring/cage then make the best of your money and time and study any of these styles recommended on this blog.  Why?  It's due to the fact that these fighting styles will develop proficient fighting skill quickly, effectively, and efficiently!

A martial art like Kung Fu San Soo is perfect for the type of martial art you should not and do not want to study!

Even after you attained a black belt in Kung Fu San Soo (it takes about 5 to 6 years to get a black belt) you will not have sufficient fighting skill compared to the fighting styles recommended on this blog!  Studying Muay Thai for less than 2 years will develop harder and faster punches and kicks than Kung Fu San Soo masters or black belts can ever do!  How do I know?  It's because I've seen way too many Muay Thai practitioners develop into competent and REAL fighters and prove themselves in the ring or cage. I've seen way too many (almost all) Kung Fu San Soo guys on youtube show hardly any real fighting skill (remember, it's play fighting)!  I've seen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu guys who train for less than a 1 year and already have skills to dominate a person who studies Kung Fu San Soo for more than 10 years!

This post sounds harsh, but it's the truth.  That's why the blog is called "Kung Fu San Soo Harsh Truth."  Yes, Kung Fu San Soo sucks.  Yes, Kung Fu San Soo is crap.  When compared to the fighting styles recommended on this blog, Kung Fu San Soo cannot be considered on the same level in developing fighting skill, physical fitness, and mental strength.

Watch these videos (of a variety of fighting styles recommended on this blog):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e1rAP2Gl5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFOlK_MkDR4&t=13s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_3JcfLDu4w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DCNQ7NANY&t=93s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rkkDBTunpA

Now watch this crap (some of these videos are demonstrations for the public, but it's still how Kung Fu San Soo guys actually trains):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueC2ohzOP2M&t=175s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNmHCwEDV8o&t=21s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj0icZhp8SM&t=89s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WDIGZSZqbg&t=106s

Not all martial arts are equal!

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

The next real fighter is Alistair Overeem.  This guy is a beast!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OwjG-Np9w0

To all Kung Fu San Soo masters with your stupid black belts and title of "master."  Have you ever trained as hard as this guy or any of the real fighters mentioned on this blog?  I doubt it.  Can you go rounds on bags and pads without coughing up your guts?  How many of you know what it's like to fight in the ring or cage for at least 3 rounds?  I know that most of you have no experience (not all, but most).  Most of the Kung Fu San Soo "masters" are posers, fakes, etc.  Kung Fu San Soo masters have to take things from the fighting styles mentioned on this blog (i.e. BJJ, Muay Thai, etc.) to make Kung Fu San Soo more exciting, effective, etc.

Anyway, Alistair Overeem is a warrior!  He has done more in the ring and cage than most people would ever dream.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

Well, the blog is up and running.  I'm amazed I was able to make a new blog in such a short period of time and upload many posts.  More to come on the real fighting styles recommended for self-defense/street fighting, physical fitness, and mental strength.  In addition, real fighting gyms/camps, real fighters, and of course to add some humor I'll add more Kung Fu San Soo crap!

I'm working on getting the word out about the new blog and hope to have many of the old readers back here too.  Don't be surprised if you see personal insults made to me in the comments section from Kung Fu San Soo guys!  I don't expect any Kung Fu San Soo guys to know about the new blog since it was recently put up, but the main readership is from the United States and Europe so far.

I would like the readers of this blog to view at least 5 videos of Kung Fu San Soo on youtube.  Any 5 videos and then compare everything you see to this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-LOhvQmjc&t=250s

What looks most practical, efficient, and effective for fighting in the ring, cage, or street?

If you're smart and honest, you'll know the answer.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

The next real fight gym is Eminent Air Muay Thai gym!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaFE9IvfL_E

There is no "play fighting" at this gym like you would find at a Kung Fu San Soo school.  Just people working hard and really training for fighting!

There are men at this gym that know what it feels like to be punched, kicked, etc. unlike a lot (not all) of Kung Fu San Soo masters who've never been in the ring or cage.

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

The next real fighter I'm going to present is Muay Thai fighter John Nofer.

I've said it before and I'll say it again...all of you Kung Fu San Soo masters better stop calling you and your students fighters because you're not fighters!  At most you know how to poke a person in the eye, kick a person in the groin, or use another dirty tactic that any human being could do if they had to do it (even professional fighters can do that stuff)!  Kung Fu San Soo doesn't prepare people for the ring or cage.  Another serious question I've stated before on this blog is if Kung Fu San Soo can't do well for the ring or cage then what good is it for the street (besides doing dirty tactics)?!?

Anyway, here is John Nofer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8LeEQlvbk4

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

The next real fighter I'm going to present is Muay Thai fighter Victor Saravia.

Think about this, I have no doubt this guy will punch and kick harder than the majority of Kung Fu San Soo "masters" and a huge part of it has to due to the fact he studies a real effective and efficient fighting style (Muay Thai)!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvWWnaC1axs

He hasn't even studied Muay Thai for a decade!  That's the power of Muay Thai and the other Southeast Asian Boxing styles!

Kung Fu San Soo can never do what Muay Thai does!  Period!

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Southeast Asian Boxing

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

East Asian Boxing

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Western Striking

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Grappling and Other

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

I'm posting more videos of real fighting styles, fighting matches, real fighters, fighting history, etc. on the Kung Fu San Soo Harsh Truth youtube page.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCc3RK4PllakxUNIicJ6lQQ

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

The next real fighting style to present on this blog is Savate.  The famous French Kickboxing style!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrNGyucsOS0

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

More posts will be put up soon about real fighters and legit fighting gyms/camps. Still have interesting topics to discuss about the art of crap called Kung Fu San Soo.

Watch this video and realize this man is a former Navy SEAL who is discussing which martial
arts to study for self-defense.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOV-adXFT2k

Other than talking about guns as the best for self-defense he mentions the four pillars of MMA as the best for self-defense which are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Boxing, Muay Thai, and Wrestling. I don't know what he knows about other martial arts, but I feel confident to suggest he (Jocko) would agree that the other martial arts mentioned on this blog are good for self-defense/street fighting because they are similar to the four pillars of MMA!

Kung Fu San Soo cannot be considered close to any of the four pillars of MMA because it doesn't teach anything about real fighting! It is a martial art style that is in it's own little world of make believe!

I love how he talks about how the traditional martial artist couldn't hold ground against him while he used BJJ.

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima

Hello Everyone,

In the ring or cage, people don't focus on philosophical concepts or principles that are complex or focus on executing multi-step techniques (step with right leg, throw punch with one hand, throw another hand technique, etc, etc, etc) or fancy techniques (jump spinning kicks, fancy hand technique combinations, etc). What's executed are practical techniques and concepts such as basic round kicks, boxing combinations, and footwork that doesn't consist of ridiculous stances, etc.

Watch a Kung Fu San Soo class and you'll see what I mean...ridiculous stances (horse stances) and techniques where opponent doesn't move while you execute an 8 technique combination or takedowns or throws that are so complex the only way they would work is if the opponent lets the Kung Fu San Soo guy take him down.

Kung Fu San Soo is a striking art, but I would add it's a "crappy striking art." It cannot hold ground against Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi, Boxing, etc. It certainly cannot hold ground against ground fighting styles like Sambo (also has striking component), BJJ, etc. There are Kung Fu San Soo schools that combine BJJ with Kung Fu San Soo (that's a good thing to do), but take into account San Soo's striking with fighting styles mentioned in this blog it (Kung Fu San Soo) is crap, waste of time and money, and cannot hold ground. Period!

What good is it (Kung Fu San Soo) for? In my analysis, not for actual fighting in the ring, cage, or street. I would want my loved one to learn striking from more practical fighting styles mentioned in this blog.

Is there any reader of this blog that will make a comment on this particular post that this Kung Fu San Soo training (shown below)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snRYtf5LlYs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6CI5_bh4fc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtSAht3z1o4&t=5s

can develop fighters that can take these types of guys (in the videos below) that are developed from studying the real fighting styles mentioned on this blog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NAnWKfl0Ks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwyDS6uzOiQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd882up_5Nw

ALL HONEST PEOPLE WILL TELL THEMSELVES..."No, Kung Fu San Soo can't hold ground against a real trained fighter."

Questions or Comments?

JimmyHWoo2016@gmail.com

Recommended Fighting Styles:

Muay Thai, Muay Lao, Pradal Serey, Lethwei, Tomoi

Sanda (San Shou, San Da), Kyuk Too Ki, Shoot Boxing, Yaw Yan

Dutch Kickboxing, Savate, Western Boxing

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Pankration, Judo, Shuai Jiao, Kali/Arnis/Escrima