Comments for Dynamic Street Defense - Kung Fu San Soo http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc Kung Fu San Soo Online Dynamic Street Fighting Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:44:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Welcome To KFSS – Dynamic Street Defense Blog by michael lee gooch http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-2820 michael lee gooch Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:44:37 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8#comment-2820 Hi my name is Sifu Mitch Gooch Ive been training in shaolin Kung fu for last six years and Im a wheelchair user. I live in the UK,I been training in martial arts most of my childhood until I became sick when I was 16, I went back too judo but was unable too complete at the same level as my illness got worse as I got older, then 7 yrs ago I moved too hull and met my teacher Si Sok Mike Mitchell who taught me from my wheelchair Shaolin Kung FU 'small forest temple way of boxing. Last year I acheived my black sash and now I wish too go further in my study unfortunately where I live now does not have any Kungfu schools, So Im setting up my own club. I would be honoured if you could give advice on how I would be able too continue too progress my kungfu now I am without a teacher. Please email me at the above address if you are willling too help Hi my name is Sifu Mitch Gooch Ive been training in shaolin Kung fu for last six years and Im a wheelchair user. I live in the UK,I been training in martial arts most of my childhood until I became sick when I was 16, I went back too judo but was unable too complete at the same level as my illness got worse as I got older, then 7 yrs ago I moved too hull and met my teacher Si Sok Mike Mitchell who taught me from my wheelchair Shaolin Kung FU ‘small forest temple way of boxing. Last year I acheived my black sash and now I wish too go further in my study unfortunately where I live now does not have any Kungfu schools, So Im setting up my own club.

I would be honoured if you could give advice on how I would be able too continue too progress my kungfu now I am without a teacher. Please email me at the above address if you are willling too help

]]> Comment on The Mile Stone of Black Belt by MARTIN CASTANEDA http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-2567 MARTIN CASTANEDA Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:30:24 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10#comment-2567 Earning your BLACK BELT is a great achievement and alot of hard work...i earned my BLACK BELT with BOB ESTRADA & BOB COTA at the COVINA CA studio many moons ago.. then later trained with CARLOS CHAVES at the same studio. Many good times and strong memories. MARTIN K CASTANEDA 4th degree BLACK Earning your BLACK BELT is a great achievement and alot of hard work…i earned my BLACK BELT with BOB ESTRADA & BOB COTA at the COVINA CA studio many moons ago.. then later trained with CARLOS CHAVES at the same studio. Many good times and strong memories.

MARTIN K CASTANEDA
4th degree BLACK

]]> Comment on Welcome To KFSS – Dynamic Street Defense Blog by Ken Marek http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-2183 Ken Marek Sun, 15 May 2011 23:24:19 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8#comment-2183 Hello, I am a student of Master Lasiter as well as Dave and others. I would love to conect with Dave. Where are you located? I can be reached at km.marekpt@gmail.com or 305-562-7093. I am located in Pomona. Thanks and have great day! Ken Hello,
I am a student of Master Lasiter as well as Dave and others. I would love to conect with Dave. Where are you located? I can be reached at km.marekpt@gmail.com or 305-562-7093. I am located in Pomona.

Thanks and have great day!

Ken

]]> Comment on The Mile Stone of Black Belt by Bill Johnson http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-1820 Bill Johnson Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:40:41 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10#comment-1820 When I got my Black Belt, 30 years ago, I was in the best shape of my life, focused and full of intensity. Then my life took a drastic turn. I moved away and started a new life. It was for the best and it is a great life but there was always a part of me that was filled with regret for not continuing my learning of Kung Fu San Soo. It took 29 years, a good friend who is a Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo and a loving and supportive wife to get me back in. I am now a student in Dave and Ron's school and happy to be back. I am no longer in the best shape of my life, my reactions are slower, it feels harder to get up off that mat, my techniques need a lot of work and every joint and muscle needs a good stretching, but every time I get thrown on to the mat and get up, I feel like I am back home. Reactions, techniques and fitness will return with hard work, but I am thankful for this 2nd chance, one I will not waste. When I got my Black Belt, 30 years ago, I was in the best shape of my life, focused and full of intensity. Then my life took a drastic turn. I moved away and started a new life. It was for the best and it is a great life but there was always a part of me that was filled with regret for not continuing my learning of Kung Fu San Soo. It took 29 years, a good friend who is a Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo and a loving and supportive wife to get me back in. I am now a student in Dave and Ron’s school and happy to be back. I am no longer in the best shape of my life, my reactions are slower, it feels harder to get up off that mat, my techniques need a lot of work and every joint and muscle needs a good stretching, but every time I get thrown on to the mat and get up, I feel like I am back home. Reactions, techniques and fitness will return with hard work, but I am thankful for this 2nd chance, one I will not waste.

]]> Comment on Welcome To KFSS – Dynamic Street Defense Blog by Hazmat.a http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-187 Hazmat.a Tue, 11 May 2010 19:34:15 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8#comment-187 Hello Sensei's, Hazmat.a here(Richard), i would like to ask a few questions involving martial arts. One: if i were to go against an original art, who would have the advantage, mixed or original? Two: can arts be mixed with swordsmanship or is it just used for defence? Three: i live in Canada, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, and there isn't any masters who can have an Apprentice, i've asked because of school, my Work ed teacher is giving us a chance to go into apprenticeship with some companies. and i would love to work with someone skilled(very) in martial arts, do you know of any? Four: is Seventeen years to old to learn breathing techniques? Hello Sensei’s,
Hazmat.a here(Richard), i would like to ask a few questions involving martial arts.
One: if i were to go against an original art, who would have the advantage, mixed or original?
Two: can arts be mixed with swordsmanship or is it just used for defence?
Three: i live in Canada, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, and there isn’t any masters who can have an Apprentice, i’ve asked because of school, my Work ed teacher is giving us a chance to go into apprenticeship with some companies. and i would love to work with someone skilled(very) in martial arts, do you know of any?
Four: is Seventeen years to old to learn breathing techniques?

]]> Comment on Welcome To KFSS – Dynamic Street Defense Blog by Sylvia Weeks http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-150 Sylvia Weeks Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:48:00 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8#comment-150 Tom, we miss having you in this art. Thank you for your kind words. Hopefully we all can see you soon! Tom, we miss having you in this art. Thank you for your kind words. Hopefully we all can see you soon!

]]> Comment on Welcome To KFSS – Dynamic Street Defense Blog by Tom Long http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-145 Tom Long Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:54:54 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8#comment-145 I was involved in KKSS for about 15 years with Bill Lasiter as my teacher. During that time, I had the honor and privilege to work with both Master Ron and Master David. Both of them are incredible men, whether in- or out- of the studio. Both are fantastic practitioners and teachers. Both exude power, speed and confidence, yet at the same time, both men are humble and helpful. To all of their students.... you couldn't have picked better teachers! You are definitely in good hands. Listen to these guys! They know what they are doing. Dave and Ron: Best of luck with the studio. I hope to stop by and see you both soon. I was involved in KKSS for about 15 years with Bill Lasiter as my teacher. During that time, I had the honor and privilege to work with both Master Ron and Master David. Both of them are incredible men, whether in- or out- of the studio. Both are fantastic practitioners and teachers. Both exude power, speed and confidence, yet at the same time, both men are humble and helpful. To all of their students…. you couldn’t have picked better teachers! You are definitely in good hands. Listen to these guys! They know what they are doing.

Dave and Ron: Best of luck with the studio. I hope to stop by and see you both soon.

]]> Comment on Welcome To KFSS – Dynamic Street Defense Blog by Erin Weeks-Havlu http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8&cpage=1#comment-108 Erin Weeks-Havlu Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:19:12 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=8#comment-108 My Daddy Rocks! (Master David Weeks) My Daddy Rocks!
(Master David Weeks)

]]> Comment on The Mile Stone of Black Belt by Michael Haas http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-87 Michael Haas Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:23:52 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10#comment-87 Ron Scanlon! Blast from the past! Michael Haas here! Look forward to seeing you again and catching up! I've thought of you often and the incredible life changing event of receiving my black belt. The season of my time studying San Soo has clearly been one of the most life impacting times of my life. Live in Oceanside now, took the opportunity to visit George Kosty and his school right around the corner from me. I look forward to getting back on the bike and talking with you. Ron Scanlon! Blast from the past! Michael Haas here! Look forward to seeing you again and catching up! I’ve thought of you often and the incredible life changing event of receiving my black belt. The season of my time studying San Soo has clearly been one of the most life impacting times of my life. Live in Oceanside now, took the opportunity to visit George Kosty and his school right around the corner from me. I look forward to getting back on the bike and talking with you.

]]> Comment on The Mile Stone of Black Belt by Michael Buffington http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10&cpage=1#comment-21 Michael Buffington Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:15:14 +0000 http://weeksmartialarts.us/etc/?p=10#comment-21 Getting ones Black Belt means one has demonstrated a significant degree of the practice and discipline which are require to actualize such a goal. Once one has become a Black Belt in San Soo the true learning begins. I agree Black Belt is not the goal but rather the begining of insight into the self. Once on has over come the fear of defeat and embraces the struggle within only then has one become a true warrior. Battles are won and lost often with the state of mind of the combatants. When we understand the futility of fighting the tendency is to avoid violent confrontation whenever possible. However, when no other course of action presents it's self San Soo training and discipline requires sudden and over whelmimg violence in the extreme. Hence, command of the self is the greatest tool of the well trained and disciplined San Soo Black Belt. In the more than thirty (30) years I have practiced the Art as I have matured I have come to understand violence is the last resort. Of the many things I have achieved in my life, joining the ranks as a San Soo Black Belt is the of whjich I am most proud. I worked hard and over came many internal challenges on my path. To all those who have traveled the same or similar path you have my deepest respect. Dr. Michael L. Buffington Getting ones Black Belt means one has demonstrated a significant degree of the practice and discipline which are require to actualize such a goal. Once one has become a Black Belt in San Soo the true learning begins. I agree Black Belt is not the goal but rather the begining of insight into the self. Once on has over come the fear of defeat and embraces the struggle within only then has one become a true warrior. Battles are won and lost often with the state of mind of the combatants. When we understand the futility of fighting the tendency is to avoid violent confrontation whenever possible. However, when no other course of action presents it’s self San Soo training and discipline requires sudden and over whelmimg violence in the extreme. Hence, command of the self is the greatest tool of the well trained and disciplined San Soo Black Belt. In the more than thirty (30) years I have practiced the Art as I have matured I have come to understand violence is the last resort. Of the many things I have achieved in my life, joining the ranks as a San Soo Black Belt is the of whjich I am most proud. I worked hard and over came many internal challenges on my path. To all those who have traveled the same or similar path you have my deepest respect.

Dr. Michael L. Buffington

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