full contact

Many of our practitioners also chose to enter into combat-based sport events. These events are quite demanding but are definitely fun and rewarding. One of the popular fighting-sports that we train our fighters for is San Shou. “San Shou” (or “San Da”) is a term used to describe the sport of Chinese full-contact kickboxing.

Originally, these events took placed as no-hold-barred bare-knuckle fights between two combatants. However, as time progressed, these events evolved into a sport more suitable for different types of people to participate. As of today, San Shou events takes place within either a standard boxing ring or on top of a traditional “lei tai” (an open raised platform). Standard kickboxing rules apply (no elbow strikes, but leg kicks and knees are allowed). In addition, fighters are encouraged to throw his or her opponent for points or knockout.

Training for San Shou is optional but it is a great workout that offers the practitioner an opportunity to test his or her skills in a combat-related event. Training involves running, weight-training, heavy bag work, mitt work, reaction drills, and hard sparring. The fighter must be well conditioned physically, as both cardiovascular and muscular endurance are very important to the success of the San Shou fighter.