Since I joined Jimmy H Woo’s Kung Fu class in 1962 there have been many changes, on the outside of the building there was a sign in front that said Kung Fu Karate which did not make sense. Kung Fu is a Chinese Art and Karate is Japanese so that was my first question. He explained hardly anyone knew what Kung Fu was, he felt that people would go by thinking it was a Chinese
For those who did not understand what or how he showed what he did in video 2. It was my fault I did not think out what I shared, I thought that most would understand. First, he varied how he showed things, often he would take someone down with very little effort. I don’t think that was The first time he showed it that day because if you look at Barbara at the back she
I have been asked about what can be learned from the videos of Grandmaster Woo. I produced a few clips so we can go over and explain things that I was taught and the value of the Art we learned. There are many levels that one should travel to reach Master some learned and some remained stagnant. Some advanced to flowing movement, triangulation, subconscious movement, leverage and power when needed. The others learned many techniques using power
Ground work
Category: General Discussion
Do we need to do more ground work? You bet we do! We had many ground techniques however the Arts have evolved as they always have with new threats which each generation have to face. I have watched many very good stand up fighters from several styles taken off their feet and look as helpless as a turned over turtle. We need to learn some basic ideas on how to stop a take down if
Old San Soo vs New San Soo
Category: General Discussion
Old San Soo had a character of its own, it was violent, evasive, brutal and overpowering. Especially for the time we first learned because there were few on the streets who knew how to fight against it. Old San Soo was mostly a stand up Art with a few sweeps and takedowns. When interviewed, Chan Sai Mo (his classmate and Son of his instructor Chan Siu Hung) told us that he knew nothing but Choy
Great article! This matches everything I’ve been told/taught in my journey and can say, you would certainly be one to know. Much respect to you Master Gatewood.
Thanks Steve,
Keep studying.
RG