Sifu Steve “Namaka” Garrett in 1986 and at the age of 17 had the good fortune to meet Master Sifu André Salvage and the art of Kung Fu San Soo. It was a crucial point in his young life, with violence and trauma occurring in all aspects of his life. So, he began studying Kung Fu as a channel for his rage and trauma. Under Master Salvage, he began to heal those broken parts of himself that were unheard and traumatized. He has taught Kung Fu since 1993 to all genders, creeds, and ages, achieving his rank as Master in April of 2002. He has continued to teach this art and (he hopes) helped many find the same healing and peace.
Kung Fu San Soo – The Basics and the Workout. We’ll learn traditional Kung Fu philosophies and basic movements and postures, then apply them to modern situations in a way that best fits your abilities & attitudes. Adults and teens 16 and over welcome. Adults Only. Sirius Rising: 11:00 -12:30 p.m. MON, July 21 North Stage
Kung Fu San Soo – Defense Against Multiple Attackers. Continuing the work from the Basics class, we’ll work towards being able to use movement and threat assessment effectively to defend against more than one assailant. Adults and teens 16 and over welcome. Couldn’t make it to the Basics? You can still get much from this class! Adults Only. Sirius Rising: 11:00 -12:30 p.m. WED, July 23 North Stage
Kung Fu San Soo – De-escalation Skills. De-Escalation is an integral (and often ignored) part of self-defense. Kung Fu San Soo is not meant to submit or “wrap up” your opponent. It is meant for dangerous situations when the safety of you or those you love is in jeopardy. As such, de-escalation is an essential part of the curriculum. The ability to guide another person to a non-violent conclusion allows you to avoid long term physical, emotional, psychological, and legal ramifications of a serious fight. Even if deescalation fails, you will have gained insight into your attacker that will be valuable if you have to fight back. Adults Only. Sirius Rising: 11:00-12:30 p.m. FRI, July 25 North Stage
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