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KUNG FU SAN SOO is strictly a fighting system not meant to be used for sport or competition, which
makes it perfect for personal defense or the protection of loved Ones. It is comprised of “Five Families”
using concepts and qualities uniquely individual to each family. When combined together they compliment
each other to create an effective system of self defense. The powerful dynamics created through the proper
use of motion, and foundation along with the specific contributions from each family, transform all the
individual concepts into an extremely practical and versatile martial art. Therefore, the art of Kung Fu San
Soo is never just one or two of these families isolated, but all five working together. They cannot be
separated without compromising the integrity of the entire system.
The true and correct name for the Art of KUNG FU SAN SOO is Tsoi-Li-Hoi-Fut. Our Grandmaster used the
name SAN SOO because it accurately describes the use of the art "free fighting". There are three fighting
Families, with five aspects of training. Tsoi, Li, and Hoi were family names with each one containing its own
specialized fighting system. Tsoi-ga dealt with striking, Li-ga the use of balance and leverage, Hoi-ga the
specific anatomical targets and precise execution of technique. Tsoi, Li, Hoi combined their Systems around
Fut-ga (Buddhist influence dealing with the use of the mind or psychology), later elements from Hung-ga
(the proper use of power through body dynamics) were added. The Families can be broken down as follows;
makes it perfect for personal defense or the protection of loved Ones. It is comprised of “Five Families”
using concepts and qualities uniquely individual to each family. When combined together they compliment
each other to create an effective system of self defense. The powerful dynamics created through the proper
use of motion, and foundation along with the specific contributions from each family, transform all the
individual concepts into an extremely practical and versatile martial art. Therefore, the art of Kung Fu San
Soo is never just one or two of these families isolated, but all five working together. They cannot be
separated without compromising the integrity of the entire system.
The true and correct name for the Art of KUNG FU SAN SOO is Tsoi-Li-Hoi-Fut. Our Grandmaster used the
name SAN SOO because it accurately describes the use of the art "free fighting". There are three fighting
Families, with five aspects of training. Tsoi, Li, and Hoi were family names with each one containing its own
specialized fighting system. Tsoi-ga dealt with striking, Li-ga the use of balance and leverage, Hoi-ga the
specific anatomical targets and precise execution of technique. Tsoi, Li, Hoi combined their Systems around
Fut-ga (Buddhist influence dealing with the use of the mind or psychology), later elements from Hung-ga
(the proper use of power through body dynamics) were added. The Families can be broken down as follows;
| Tsoi Ga; This family of San Soo emphasizes the art of striking. Consisting of punching, open hand, elbows, kicks, knees and so on. |
Li Ga; This Family concentrates on the proper use of leverage. This concept is
applied in many ways, one principle is the removal and manipulation of your
opponent's balance as well as replacement of his center of balance with your
own. Another is utilizing your line of strength against your opponent’s line of
weakness. Throws, joint lock holds, and take downs can be accomplished on a
larger opponent by a smaller person when applying these principles.
applied in many ways, one principle is the removal and manipulation of your
opponent's balance as well as replacement of his center of balance with your
own. Another is utilizing your line of strength against your opponent’s line of
weakness. Throws, joint lock holds, and take downs can be accomplished on a
larger opponent by a smaller person when applying these principles.
Hoi Ga; This family is concerned with the accuracy and methods used in
delivering effective attacks to vulnerable locations of the human anatomy.
Pressure points, nerve points, muscle and internal organs are targets
considered. The idea is to disable the opponent quickly and with the least
amount of strength and effort used as possible. It requires much less energy to
inflict pain and injury to someone if this is properly used.
delivering effective attacks to vulnerable locations of the human anatomy.
Pressure points, nerve points, muscle and internal organs are targets
considered. The idea is to disable the opponent quickly and with the least
amount of strength and effort used as possible. It requires much less energy to
inflict pain and injury to someone if this is properly used.
Fut Ga; This family is the philosophical base of Kung Fu San Soo. It is the
relationship of the mind in unity with the body. This can be strengthened by
training with an offensive, deliberate and assertive attitude. This will build your
confidence and enable you to end a conflict on a verbal level before it becomes
physical. With consistent training, you will begin to prove to yourself, through
performance, that what you have practiced will work on the day you need to
defend yourself.
relationship of the mind in unity with the body. This can be strengthened by
training with an offensive, deliberate and assertive attitude. This will build your
confidence and enable you to end a conflict on a verbal level before it becomes
physical. With consistent training, you will begin to prove to yourself, through
performance, that what you have practiced will work on the day you need to
defend yourself.
Hung Ga; The last family of San Soo emphasizes dynamic power through proper
use of body motion. Hung-Ga is the utilizing of body rotation, shifting of weight
and generating power through the proper use of your center and foundation.
Physical conditioning is part of this training. Exercise forms are an excellent way
of training in body dynamics. Forms increase flexibility, circulation and overall
physical fitness. Also dynamic tension can be done in forms or individual
exercises. This strengthens the muscle tissue associated with the motions used
in Kung Fu San Soo.
use of body motion. Hung-Ga is the utilizing of body rotation, shifting of weight
and generating power through the proper use of your center and foundation.
Physical conditioning is part of this training. Exercise forms are an excellent way
of training in body dynamics. Forms increase flexibility, circulation and overall
physical fitness. Also dynamic tension can be done in forms or individual
exercises. This strengthens the muscle tissue associated with the motions used
in Kung Fu San Soo.
These definitions are very simplistic. As each area is explored you will see how they overlap each other and
how they work together to form the devastating style known as San Soo. When I say the families overlap I
mean that the bounds between them are not very definite. For instance each of the families or aspects
contains balance or it could not be practiced, In this same way punching and kicking skills can also be classed
as body dynamics. An example of how the families work together could start with Hoi-Ga (vital points). In
order to attack with Hoi-Ga you need Tsoi-Ga (punching and kicking skills) which in turn requires Li-Ga
(balance and leverage). Hung-Ga provides the proper movement skills while Fut-Ga (the mind) coordinates or
orchestrates the entire action. No matter which aspect you begin with, if you employ one, another will come
into play.
Our Philosophy;
The philosophy of our teaching is very simple: to either win a confrontation at any cost, or avoid fighting
altogether. Not to limit ourselves psychologically or technically by training for limitations of any kind at all.
If a fight was unavoidable, not to test the opponent with a limited response, not to give even a millisecond of
advantage. How you train is how you will fight, SAN SOO is based on the element of surprise and is strictly
offensive in nature. Therefore, outward displays of aggression and confrontation are avoided in order to
appear unprepared for battle. Because once an opponent is geared for a fight, you must work a lot harder to
defeat him. And to end a verbal or physical confrontation as quickly as Possible.
At the core of San Soo is the solid stances which are taught early during a students training to insure a solid
foundation. And the teaching of "lessons", or "techniques", and the practice of these techniques on other
students in a controlled environment.
The elements of a work-out are Action and Reaction: One student attacks with an un-specified hold, kick,
strike or weapon. His partner responds with a pattern of close range strikes, joint locks, nerve attacks, and
take-downs, to which the attacker "reacts" as if each strike were real. Other concepts include triangle and
circle theories as well as elaborate timing principles which concern body reactions. Also learning how to
manipulate the complete skeletal frame by taking a persons balance or using leverages the proper way and
knowing how and why the body reacts a certain way when locking one, two, three joints . As one partner
learns to fight, the attacker learns how each move feels and how a real opponent will react, which is one of
the most neglected areas of training.
"Learning how to react is as important as learning how to hit, this will teach the student how to minimize
the impact of a surprise attack". L. M.
Techniques or lessons are designed as a base for learning movement, power, balance, precision, flow and
focus. "If you can not gain complete control over your movements, balance, and emotions, then how can
you control another person". L. M.
When confronted with the possibility of physical violence, we teach our students to be spontaneous ,
creative and to apply the principles they have learned to suit the situation. The more techniques they
learn, the more options they will have when confronted. L. M.
Less is More:
Once students advance and start to learn and understand how simple it is to manipulate the skeletal frame
and muscular anatomy, they will start to notice it will take less physical strength and effort on their part to
manipulate and cause more damage to the attacker. The idea is to disable the opponent as quickly as possibly
to minimize any damage or harm to yourself, especially if there is more then one attacker.
"We implement a variety of exercises that our students do prior to their workouts that are designed to help
them build "reactionary quickness" and "creativity". To help control their balance and learn to read
another persons body language. We strive for the development of the complete person, of ones mind and
body, of personality and character, of empowerment and self-discipline".
Masters Lue and Dora Montalvo
how they work together to form the devastating style known as San Soo. When I say the families overlap I
mean that the bounds between them are not very definite. For instance each of the families or aspects
contains balance or it could not be practiced, In this same way punching and kicking skills can also be classed
as body dynamics. An example of how the families work together could start with Hoi-Ga (vital points). In
order to attack with Hoi-Ga you need Tsoi-Ga (punching and kicking skills) which in turn requires Li-Ga
(balance and leverage). Hung-Ga provides the proper movement skills while Fut-Ga (the mind) coordinates or
orchestrates the entire action. No matter which aspect you begin with, if you employ one, another will come
into play.
Our Philosophy;
The philosophy of our teaching is very simple: to either win a confrontation at any cost, or avoid fighting
altogether. Not to limit ourselves psychologically or technically by training for limitations of any kind at all.
If a fight was unavoidable, not to test the opponent with a limited response, not to give even a millisecond of
advantage. How you train is how you will fight, SAN SOO is based on the element of surprise and is strictly
offensive in nature. Therefore, outward displays of aggression and confrontation are avoided in order to
appear unprepared for battle. Because once an opponent is geared for a fight, you must work a lot harder to
defeat him. And to end a verbal or physical confrontation as quickly as Possible.
At the core of San Soo is the solid stances which are taught early during a students training to insure a solid
foundation. And the teaching of "lessons", or "techniques", and the practice of these techniques on other
students in a controlled environment.
The elements of a work-out are Action and Reaction: One student attacks with an un-specified hold, kick,
strike or weapon. His partner responds with a pattern of close range strikes, joint locks, nerve attacks, and
take-downs, to which the attacker "reacts" as if each strike were real. Other concepts include triangle and
circle theories as well as elaborate timing principles which concern body reactions. Also learning how to
manipulate the complete skeletal frame by taking a persons balance or using leverages the proper way and
knowing how and why the body reacts a certain way when locking one, two, three joints . As one partner
learns to fight, the attacker learns how each move feels and how a real opponent will react, which is one of
the most neglected areas of training.
"Learning how to react is as important as learning how to hit, this will teach the student how to minimize
the impact of a surprise attack". L. M.
Techniques or lessons are designed as a base for learning movement, power, balance, precision, flow and
focus. "If you can not gain complete control over your movements, balance, and emotions, then how can
you control another person". L. M.
When confronted with the possibility of physical violence, we teach our students to be spontaneous ,
creative and to apply the principles they have learned to suit the situation. The more techniques they
learn, the more options they will have when confronted. L. M.
Less is More:
Once students advance and start to learn and understand how simple it is to manipulate the skeletal frame
and muscular anatomy, they will start to notice it will take less physical strength and effort on their part to
manipulate and cause more damage to the attacker. The idea is to disable the opponent as quickly as possibly
to minimize any damage or harm to yourself, especially if there is more then one attacker.
"We implement a variety of exercises that our students do prior to their workouts that are designed to help
them build "reactionary quickness" and "creativity". To help control their balance and learn to read
another persons body language. We strive for the development of the complete person, of ones mind and
body, of personality and character, of empowerment and self-discipline".
Masters Lue and Dora Montalvo
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