Warning! Would you prefer facts or stories about your art, I was just shown the old lineage chart that we were first told by Jimmy, to be untrue, (it is circling around again) it was part of the marketing ploys because he did not want us to know we were from Choy Li Fut. Have a Chinese read your belt that says Choy Li Fut with Ho and Hung, Jimmy admitted to me that we … Read more
Our real San Soo Association story! When Jimmy first retired we felt no one was powerful enough to replace him so we decided on an association. Many of us met in a room in the bowling alley with an atty. to start the process, Harry Sera who has a strong personality was our first President, we had many meetings but each time we had less people. My position was on the standards committee, our job … Read more
Last of my swords…… Sorry…they are sold! I have 3 sabers left, new in the box, they are really nice. They are sharp and feel balanced and feel good in your hand. The sword is sharp so you must be 18 or older to purchase. $50 each + actual shipping cost Sword is approximately 33″ long…. Length of sword in sheath is approximately 36″ Blade is Stainless Steel Weight is approx 3 pounds I also … Read more
How soon will it be here. https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/opposition-builds-great-reset-argentina-whos-next?utm_campaign=&utm_content=Zerohedge%3A+The+Durden+Dispatch&utm_medium=email&utm_source=zh_newsletter Opposition Builds To Great Reset In Argentina, Who’s Next?
Listen up, This is critical, we are losing this country. Read this and it is happening to others and they can not get help but when it happens to you, you will feel helpless. They can attack, destroy, loot and burn (even kill) and they won’t be prosecuted, if they are arrested they walk out with no bail, and worst they will not be prosecuted, maybe the cops will not come when they are called, … Read more
From Ron Gatewood: Confidence vs Life! This statement is something that every student has heard however it is understood in many ways. To hear Jimmy explain what he really meant may be a little different than you may think. I am going through my personal belongings, collected research and weeding it out, much is very interesting and some has been long forgotten. I found this explanation I wrote over 30 years ago.
Post from Ron Gatewood Jimmy’s Mom holding his photo I am pleased about how this site is progressing and the new San Soo students are searching for real truths of our Art. The old stories are fading and not accepted and the new breed wants the facts. No one is giving that and I feel this is the last chance as those who know something are dying off. Here’s a backstory about this photo. I … Read more
I am posting this which is a long but interesting read of how Kung Fu entered California. Lau Bun left LA Chinatown Hung Sing and took over the same job for the Hung Sing in San Fran., Jimmy took his job in LA although Jimmy is not named here. Read about the conflicts that took place. When I did the my book research I contacted Hung Sing several times for info, an enforcer who took … Read more
There are combat formulas!! Even though this is a law enforcement gun fight his training and subconscious took over and faced every situation. He fired, reloaded, took cover, all without conscious thought. His life was at stake but his training carried him through. Don’t think that it is not San Soo related, this should be our goal also. Remember San Soo is not an Art, it means “full combat, my life or yours”, train for … Read more
From Ron Gatewood And the winners are:…….drumroll…….. George Stadler Richard Aguirre Tim Lee (Ron wanted me to add….”Send $29.95 for shipping”…..but he was just teasing of course. I will send them out on Tuesday. – Barbara Win a piece of San Soo History! As I told you I am going through my 58 years of collecting San Soo and other Martial Arts items. I want them to go to people who care about the Art. … Read more
Surviving! For years I have been trying warn people what was coming, most rolled their eyes and were too stupid to listen or read, now I see them sitting in long lines in their cars waiting to get food from food banks. Paying $1.00 for a single bullet if they can find it, they can’t find 9 mm or 22 anywhere. Time to lock and load, if someone comes to your home be in reach … Read more
So do you think you can beat a 10 year old kid, how about a Grand Pa? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UvubdV9CIk
From Ron Gatewood: Fighting tips! It is sad many times to watch students struggle to try to complete a technique because they lack set up knowledge and they don’t have the ability to figure it out. You must think it out, practice it. You can ask your instructor and he may or may not know but don’t let that stop you, work on it, test it and you will learn deeper. The set up is … Read more
Death Sucks, but he rides again! I attempted to call an old friend in Alaska today and saw an obituary and it was Master Bruce Bibee who taught up there for over 50 years. Much of the Art dies with each knowledgeable master who dies. I hear from the young one’s “when I get a job, I will get back to class”, moron you have told me that for 20 years and you are still … Read more