Kung Fu San Soo, as it is commonly referred to in America, is a comprehensive system of self-protection.
San Soo is literally translated as free fighting, and, in the truest sense, this system prepares one to use whatever is necessary to end an unavoidable confrontation with practicality, effectiveness and efficiency. This may entail extracting ones-self from a likely encounter by avoidance, by tactical diplomacy or by efficient use of force.
This ancient martial system predated the temple systems in China, but was preserved within them for many generations before being, once again, preserved - this time within the Chin (Chan) family of Toisan, Kwan Tung (Guang Dong) Province, Southern China. After five generations in his family line, it was given to Lo Sifu Chin Siu Dek (AKA Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo), who generously entrusted his family art to the Americans who trained with him. Today it remains preserved in his line through his grandson, James King and in those of us who continue to apply it's principles in learning and teaching.
