Double Dragons Kung Fu San Soo

Top notch instructors who pay close attention to details and charge very reasonable rates. Definitely a quality experience. Kung fu San Soo is an amazing art.

A West Coast original! San Soo, as it was introduced to the U.S. by Lao Sifu Jimmy H Woo. Southern style Chinese martial art, distilled to its efficient and immediate base of power, leverage, and uncompromising execution. Stripped out from the «classical mess», and expressed in the truest form of hand-​to-​hand combat through angles of attack, projection of weight, and manipulation of the skeletal frame. Young or old, male or female, novice or adept, no matter your background, this art will complement and elevate your physical expression of personal self-​defense to masterful self-​offense.

I grew up in a tough hood on Chicago’s South Side brawling in grammar school and high school. I worked in clubs as security and have had my fair share of brawls. As a grown man I have been around the block and do not have a problem defending myself physically. I have had some self defense and martial arts training but nothing like the lessons I get at DDKFSS.
It has changed the way I would now defend myself if need be. My style of fighting was street and this art is street with skill. No rules to follow in the street but with perfection in form and foundation you will see a whole new way of fighting after having lessons at DDKFSS.
Master Lue and Master Dora are amazing martial artist and great teachers. Not everyone can teach and make sure you understand fully what needs to be done in a situation that is going to become a physical confrontation. This form of Kung Fu is a street fighting style that not only teaches you how to apply it but also teaches you how to react to punches and kicks that are directed at you. I could go on about the nature of the art but you can read all of that on their website. San Soo Kung Fu is easy to pick up because of how Masters Lue and Dora teach it. The lessons are thorough and informative but most of all fun. No attitudes from other students and the advance students really go out of their way to help guide beginners which is a reflection on the kind of school it is. Once you join you are in a family. There are plenty of days to choose for classes and the price of attending is the same as a gym membership.

I’m not into Kung Fu, but my son is. I guess it’s a guy thing and when the school is basically walking distance from my house, it was something I knew he should start doing in this day and age. When he was little, he started doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a bit more hands on and being 8, he just wasn’t into it. Now that he’s much older, the school teaches more than just technique, but respect. With kids these days, being Bullied at school, San Soo is more about avoiding confrontation, protecting yourself and getting away from an awful situation. He’s now a green belt and I see how much confidence he now has.

There are many Martial Arts out there, many schools, many studios and dojos to choose from … Which Art will work for you and which art won’t? That’s a question that a lot of people asks themselves when they look for a Martial Art they want to try or study. Each and every Martial Art has its pros and cons. Some demand a lot of upper body strength, some demand extreme flexibility and agility (flying spinning leg kicks) and many arts will demand years and years of very strict practice «to be effective». We all have physical limitations due to age, prior injuries or like many of us just being out of shape … What differs Kung Fu San Soo from many other arts, is that Kung Fu San Soo adapts to you and not the other way around and one can be very effective within just a couple of months of training. I found that out when I took the complimentary class and joined the very same day the Double Dragon School Of Kung Fu San Soo !!! The two Masters (husband and wife team) who own the school and teach, are dedicated and committed about sharing their knowledge and passion for this art with each and everyone of their students from the Junior Dragons class (kid’s class) to the most advanced students, black belts and Masters that trains there. Higher ranked belt take new students «under their wings» to show them and help them improve in whatever area they need. There are no egos or attitudes and it is a family away from home for many students. You will have a fun time and a great workout while studying a very effective art. Just stop by, take the complimentary class and try it out, I am glad I did. This is the best school around, come check out Double Dragon School Of Kung Fu San Soo !

Simply the best!
You won’t find anywhere better than the Double Dragon’s School of Kung Fu San Soo to learn this great self defense art. Masters Lue and Dora Montalvo are terrific teachers who teach this art in a coherent, easy to understand way without ever losing sight of the philosophy or purpose of the art; that being to save your butt in an actual fight! There are no rules in a real street fight so one should train accordingly. If it is your intention to learn how to protect yourself from harm against others as opposed to training for competition, this is the art and the school for you.
You will get an individualized program best suited to your strengths (and weaknesses) and abilities (or disabilities) with plenty of personal attention from the Montalvos as well as plenty experience working out with others of all ranks, from beginner to master. This diversity of training will help make the art work for you instead of the other way around.
Having trained personally at this school for many years can attest to the quality of the teaching and teachers as well as the students. We are all there for one purpose: to learn how to better protect ourselves and our loved ones, but we also there to help one another. We are a family here, and you can feel it. It also doesn’t hurt that we have a blast doing what we do. :)
There are many other good arts and good schools out there, but there is something unique about this one. If you are serious about learning realistic self– defense and you live in the LA area, this is the place to be.
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