Mao Kuang Meng

Well... in order fully emphasize a totally sound response (at least in this situation) I must ask you what you mean as sparring. Do you mean sparring as in like 1 step sparring where somone would throw you a pinch or kick, hammer, chop, grab, etc.... and you would just counter it and take him down. Or do you mean free sparring where the fight goes on until someone goes down. Im my Swoon, there is free sparrin with such sorts except it is sort of watered down. If you gouge his eyes out, dont really gouge the eyes, If you break the arm, dont hit it hard and break it, dont really break his neck - let go before he falls down and etc... You may find this contorversial (to san soo practitioners and many others) especially depending on your background, in this art or any other style. We also have the one step sparring where we just practice the specific technique we were taught, and sparring where we throw eachother combinations that we need to block (in the first attack, second, or third, depending if your quick enough, If you never block the other may stop or keep going, but in this type of sparring, not free' , one person is the attacker and the other the defender) ranging from 1- whatever number, of kicks, punches or any mix. I myself have ben taught by 2 first generation masters (students of Chin Lo Si Fu, or Jimmy Woo as he is commonly called) and 2 second generation masters. Masters meaning thery have obtained the highest level in the Art of San Soo. I have also found many similarities with san soo and other arts, naming specifically, the styles found in Kung Fu. And to answer the post, yes, I have proven myself in many fights. Explaining why, Im the only white kid in a primarily mexican poor neighborhood. sorry if this was kinda run on, lots of SP errors, and doesnt make much sense, but hey, what more can you expect from a thirteen year old.

Thank you for your input on this post. Your reply is very much appreciated. I agree, spinning a knife between your fingers doesn't seem very practical at all, as you said, especially in a fight. Ive experienced what you talked about as far as loss of motor skills in a fight, so I can really relate to your opinion of not doing flashy tricks, especially when training realistically.

I know its a simple question. But do you know any good ways for switching from a forward grip to a reverse grip in knife figthing? Thank you for your time.

I have only been in three "real" hard, long, tough fights. I live in a very bad gang stricken neighborhood. One of the kids, I dont know how this happens, but he was a mid level student(not sure aout the belts) in American Kenpo and was bugged by his friends to go try his stuff on someone, I am thirteen and he was about 15 or 16. His friends circle around me and he gets in the middle. be both exchange blows blocks and throws and stuff. But it all came down to this one part. He threw a punch to my head(right roundhouse), I did a right inside block followed by a left palm to his solar plexus. In retaliation he tried to kick me(right roundhouse) which I in turn blocked. AAAND he threw AAANOTHER punch, this is where my practise in Qin Na comes in handy, I did the "Old Man Carries Fish on Back" technique, and he just gave up and ran away. He was just too aggresive. I really dont feel about typing the other two right now.

From what I have heard, San Soo was taught to the Red Army. Mao’s army was very different from the Guomintang. Officers were forbidden from beating men in the ranks. Though officers had the right to decide orders etc. they were of equal importance to the men and all soldiers were encouraged to speak their minds freely. However, it would be wrong to portray the Red Army as a force without problems. In 1930, Mao ordered 2000 Red Army soldiers to be shot for staging a revolt. The Red Army was sent out to help the peasants in Hunan. This help, given free of charge, converted many to the cause of Mao. The Red Army also had to abide by the "Six Principles of the Red Army". Put back all doors when you leave a house Rice-stalk mattresses must all be bundled up again and returned Be polite. Help people when you can. Give back everything you borrow, even if it’s only a needle. Pay for all things broken, even if only a chopstick. Don’t help yourself or search for things when people are not in their houses. The Red Army also protected the rights of women. Traditional peasant society had kept women as second class citizens. They were expected to do what their husbands told them to do or as their family said if they were unmarried. Under the Red ARm, this was not so. Women were given far more rights though, perhaps, not full equality It wasnt founded by Mao--- though, It was in fact founded by Jimmy H. Woo. Brought over to Americ, Im sure you can find out the rest.

1. As A San Soo practicioner I find my style (IMHO) to be one of the most effective styles (especially because my only reason for taking it was for self-defense). I may only be a yellowbelt but I try my best to come in all week ( and train with Jimmy Woo's grandson) . It comes effective for all types of fighters, the heavy-hitting sluggers, people who throw fast jabs and mix them up with some uppercuts and kicks, grapplers, and have used it on many occasions with boxers and karate practicioners who were looking to take their anger out on me (bad kids, no one under 15,... but im not proud of it). Though this is somewhat off the point, biased, and coming from a 13 year old. By the way, I am not in any way putting down Karate practicioners or Boxers, these ones just happened to be way too aggressive even though I did take a few hits myself. (sorry for being so unorganized in writing and for it being poorly written in general) 2. Krav Maga 3. American Kempo 4. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5. Wing Chung 6. Choy Lee Fut (from watching my older brother defend me many times) 7. Shui Chiao 8. Tai Chi (from my other older brother) 9. Silat (Dad, hehe, lots of family members) 10. any good, well based and well constructed fighting style derserves to to go here. once again, thank you for your time.

As A San Soo practicioner I find my style (IMHO) to be one of the most effective styles (especially because my only reason for taking it was for self-defense). I may only be a yellowbelt but I try my best to come in all week ( and train with Jimmy Woo's grandson) . It comes effective for all types of fighters, the heavy-hitting sluggers, people who throw fast jabs and mix them up with some uppercuts and kicks, grapplers, and have used it on many occasions with boxers and karate practicioners who were looking to take their anger out on me (bad kids). Though this is somewhat off the point, biased, and coming from a 13 year old. Thank you for you time!