Style founder Jimmy Woo had learned the techniques, that he would use to create San Soo, from his great-uncle, Chin Sue-Hung. Jimmy Woo, who learnt the style and illegally emigrated to United States in 1937, would establish his first San Soo school in …

Feb 14, 1991 · The secret to the humility and wisdom of San Soo's Jimmy H. Woo might be found in the words associated with him, You can take my life, but not my confidence.

Master Sharon Wikel began her Kung-Fu San Soo training in 1965 with the late San Soo Grand Master Jimmy H. Woo and continued until his death in 1991. Sharon Wikel is one of the first women in the United States to be ranked a Master under Jimmy H. Woo.

Kung-Fu San Soo, as taught by Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, had it's origins in the very basics of Chinese feudal life over 2,500 years ago in the temple of Kwan Yin. This is the oldest martial art as we know it.

SAN SOO as taught by Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, had its origins in the very basics of Chinese feudal life two thousands years ago. For many hundreds of years, China was divided and sub-divided into various warring factions, and each produced many types of fighting styles.

Frank Woolsey began training in Kung Fu San Soo at the age of thirteen. Frank was one of the very first non-Asian students that Jimmy Woo taught, and by all accounts, became one of best that Woo ever taught. By the time Frank was in high school, he had earned his black belt.

Kung Fu San Soo originated for use in military combat and uses techniques designed to efficiently disable an attacker. Chin Siu Dek (aka Jimmy H. Woo), the man responsible for bringing Kung Fu San Soo to America, learned Kung Fu San Soo from his …

Jimmy H. Woo (as he was known in the USA) first taught his fighting style at his “Cousin’s Club” in Los Angeles Chinatown. In 1959, Jimmy opened his Studio in El Monte, where he taught his Kung Fu San Soo, and continued teaching until his passing on Valentine’s Day 1991.