Kung Fu San Soo

La Mirada, United States

4.3

6 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 714-458-1585
Website:
www.sansooafc.com
Address:
13700 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA, 90638
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.5 miBuena Park
2.9 miMetro
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today –
Local time (La Mirada) 10:32 Thursday, 29 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday –
Wednesday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday –
Friday –
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

I run a safe and family friendly Community Center class. I have a zero incident reporting rating for my classes.

The type of students that train here range from law enforcement to hard working delivery drivers to high school and college level students. The class is made up of a close group of students; some have known each other for years. But new students (friends) are always welcome. Call for more info.

We teach the fine art of Kung Fu San Soo. We specialize in instruction that covers all concepts of fighting as taught by Grand Master Jimmy H. Woo. Classes are available to people of all ages: Families, kids 11 and older and adults of all ages are welcome to train in a friendly and safe environment.

History

Established in 2006.

My martial arts journey started in 1988 at Cal Poly Pomona University. I have received my masters under two different 1st generation Kung Fu San Soo masters. First in 2000 and then was re-​certified in 2008.

I have been under an instructor’s contract with the City since 2006 and I run a safe and family friendly class. My goal is to spread the art of Kung Fu San Soo as it was taught by Jimmy H Woo. Therefore I teach the 45 lesson set, Fut Ga mindset and lessons, hand and weapon forms along with proper stance/​horse training and advance Dap Ga lessons.

Come learn in a safe, family friendly environment. I have a zero incident reporting rating for my classes and I keep the classes fun and interesting.

Meet the Business Owner

Dale A.

Business Owner

I’m a family man with a wife and two daughters and started training in Kung Fu San Soo in 1988 and have never stopped training. I began teaching the art in 2006 and enjoy bringing this art to the community of La Mirada.

As a young boy I started trainging in wrestling and continued on that path in to high school. It was by chance that I found Kung Fu San Soo while going to college. I have trained with a variety of 1st generation masters and been awarded masters by two of them. I started as a wrestler but fell in love with Kung Fu San Soo and though I have trained in other arts along the way it was more out of curiosity. I have always (and continue to) trained multiple times a week and enjoy the contact and complexity of the art of Kung Fu San Soo and the never ending vast array of techniques, forms and the open structure of freestyle workouts. I’m a San Soo man for life.

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6 reviews of Kung Fu San Soo

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Place rating: 1
La Mirada, CA
if there was an option for zero stars i would rate zero!!!
i am with the american cancer society.
i called this place to see if there was a possibility of them doing a demonstration at our relay for life cancer fundraisers.
i was so rudely hung up on and talked down to!!!
this place is run by nothing but a bully!!! he may pretend to teach respect but doesn’t give it back!!!
it would have been nice to just have been given a polite no thank you, but instead i was told «i am wasting his time.»
that is too bad. the american cancer society hosts hundreds of events all over the country all year long, and i am in charge of the entertainment for these events. this place would have gotten some great free advertising!!! our events average 500 people!!!
i would never ever bring anyone to this place or recommend to anyone!!!
what a poor example this place set.
stay far away!!!
the number i called was 714−458−1585 and whoever answered this phone number was the person who i am making this complaint towards. whenever I make any phone calls regarding american cancer society i immediately identify myself as calling from american cancer society.
so if this place denies receiving any phone call or speaking to me that statement is untrue.
that means this place is run by a liar or they allow their phone number and phone to be answered by someone they don’t know… which tells you what kind of business they run.
Place rating: 5
La Mirada, CA
It’s been an honor and a privilege to train under Master dale. His knowledge of the art is immense. i started out as a white belt and am currently at black. Ive learned a lot over the years and made some great friends in class as well. If you want to learn the finer points of Kung fu san soo then this is the place for you.
Place rating: 5
Temple City, CA
Master Dale Garrison is very proficient at teaching real fighting (street ready) moves. The art of kung fu san soo is real hand to hand combat — nothing super-​fancy, just get the job done. After just a few lessons, you are able to defend yourself. I highly recommend Master Garrison’s teachings.
Place rating: 5
Orange, CA
Master Garrison is a great instructor. Although I’m not a student myself, I’ve observed him on several occasions since he teaches a friend of mine. You can really see the dedication he has for San Soo and for teaching. He pays a lot of attention to each student and the combat techniques he teaches are not only important for self-​defense, but for discipline, confidence, and overall physical well-​being. My friend loves this class, and the comments I’ve heard from some of the other students have all been positive.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I’m extremely lucky to study Kung Fu San Soo with Master Dale Garrison and I’m especially fortunate to also have worked out with him at Jack Sera’s studio. Jack is the master Jimmy Woo trusted to take over his El Monte studio. If you don’t know who Jimmy Woo is, he’s the one who first started to teach his family art to people who weren’t Chinese and every first generation master and beginning white belt owe so much to him. May he rest peacefully.
In regards to Dale, when I first began my training with Jack Sera, Master Dale Garrison was the instructor Jack chose to help me get my foundation in the art. People may think teaching a new student is not important, but it is of the utmost importance and for Jack to trust Dale with that responsibility speaks so much about how Jack respects Dale’s knowledge of San Soo and his ability to teach this wonderful art.
I’ve learned so much from Dale. The basic 8 footwork, punching and kicking combinations, leverages, takedowns, throws and how being a dedicated student requires practice outside of class.
If you’re not familiar with Kung Fu san Soo This art is one that focuses on close combat fighting. It’s not sport fighting with rules, but a system of refined fighting techniques where you try to do all the things MMA makes illegal. You learn and practice this art, so you can end an attack quickly, so you and your loved ones can get away from life threatening trouble and live to talk about it another day.
That’s what I did when a man pulled a tech 9 on me while I was only a yellow belt. I fought for my life and I know that what Dale taught me helped me save it, because when my life flashed before my eyes I recalled things he said and executed them with the muscle reflex I had gained in my training with him. So, now, I’m so honored to have him teaching me his take on San Soo as a lead instructor.
I highly highly recommend you study with him. It may save your life too.
Place rating: 5
Yorba Linda, CA
Master Garrison teaches my 13 year old personally. He learns self defense that are applicable in real life situations. A great teacher!
The useful skill/​knowledge of how to defend yourself if need to be was a great confidence builder for my son.
Thanks Master Garrison!