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SAN SHOU - CHINESE KICKBOXING Although, our Chinese Kickboxing class is geared towards the competitive art of San Shou, this Martial Arts class offers something for everyone. Whether you simple wish to tone up, relive stress or compete on a highly exhilarating format of combat: San Shou is for you. Chinese Kickboxing is a conventional system of fighting that includes boxing, kicking, and limited takedowns. However, elbow, and knee attacks are also taught during these sessions as well. This class is perfect for men and women seeking something more competitive and fitness driven. Our Martial Arts training includes focus pad, kick shield and heavy bag work. |
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Safer alternative to Mixed Martial Arts No Grappling or Ground Work Fighting involved Great for Fitness, or simply to loss Weight Men, Women and Teenagers Welcome Non members only £25 per month |
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San Shou translates as "unbound hand", which refers to a form of free fighting where the rules are designed to accurately simulate actual combat. What makes San Shou matches so exciting is that they are typically fought on a raised platform called the "Lei Tai". Historically, the Lei Tai dates back centuries in China where challenge matches were fought both bare handed and also with weapons and no rules often resulting in death or serious injury. Of course competition format does not exist and modern training in San Shou is safe and sterile in comparison to its historical roots. Along with Wushu, the Chinese Government encouraged the development of modern San Shou during the 1960's a format in which the many different styles of Kung Fu could compete or test their martial arts skills against each other. Hence, the significant heritage of the many great Chinese martial arts systems was organised in to a standard kung fu fighting style. Co-operation between the many great Kung Fu masters from all over China has allowed a system of rules in which different styles could compete against each other. Protective equipment was also added to further reduce the risk of serious injury. The rules of San Shou kickboxing allow for a wide array of full contact punching, kicking, takedowns and throws derived from the traditional application of the many Chinese Martial Arts. The submission techniques typical of modern Mixed Martial Arts are excluded from the official San Shou rules. i.e. Chokes, Arm or Leg locks etc ate not permitted. The exclusion of submission techniques always for a fast pace combative display of skills. ABOUT SAN SHOU The strategies of San Shou are very different to conventional kickboxing, more exciting, varied and fun. Come along and see for yourself! |
It is easy to dodge a spear that comes in front of you but hard to keep harms away from an arrow shot from behind. |
(It is easier to guard against the obvious) |
A sly rabbit will have three openings to its den. |
(To succeed you got to have several alternatives) |
You can't catch a cub without going into the tiger's den. |
(Risky as it is, if you are afraid of taking chances, there is no way you can succeed) |
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The London Wing Chun Academy, Unit C (2nd Floor) Cypress House, 2 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ |
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