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San Soo
is comprised of five aspects known as the Families of San
Soo. Each of these aspects is an art unto itself and yet,
incomplete without the others. The names of the families are
Tsoi-Ga, Li-Ga, and Hoi-Ga. Fut-Ga and Hung-Ga were added
aspects. The true and correct name for the art known as Kung-Fu
San Soo is Tsoi-Li-Hoi-Fut. Our Grand master used
the name San Soo because it accurately describes the use of
the art "free fighting". It is important to understand
that the families work together to form San Soo. If you overlook
any one of them you will lose an integral part of the art.
The families can be broken down as follows:
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Tsoi-Ga: |
Many
practitioners believe Tsoi means punching and kicking,
but this is not correct. Tsoi is a Surname. The Tsoi family
specialized in punching and kicking techniques. This aspect
of San Soo incorporates all of the striking methods and
blocking techniques of the art. |
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Li-Ga: |
Many
practitioners believe Li means balance or leverage, but
this is also incorrect. Li is a Surname. The Li family
specialized in throwing and locking techniques or Chin
Na. This aspect deals with the interplay of balanced movement
and the use of leverage for throws, take downs, submission
holds and breaking if necessary. |
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Hoi-Ga: |
Again
many practitioners are under the impression that Hoi means
pressure points or open hand, this too is incorrect. Hoi
is a Surname. The Hoi family specialized in attacking
nerve centers and pressure points. This aspect deals with
vital points and the accuracy necessary to strike or seize
them for control or to kill. |
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Fut-Ga: |
Many
believe Fut to mean psychology, however they are incorrect
Fut-Ga literally means "Buddhist family." The idea is
to have a higher plane of thought, allowing the mind to
control the body to effect mind I body unity. This aspect
of San Soo deals with what many call the internal aspect
of martial arts including psychology and the directing
of movement by the mind. |
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Hung-Ga: |
Hung
has also been incorrectly translated as power. Hung is
Surname which literally means Hero or heroic. This aspect
of San Soo deals with body dynamics, such as stance, form,
dynamic tension, and principles which all deal with the
development of power through proper breathing, body alignment
and momentum. |
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