I thought this forum might be a good place to check for a friend of mine in Point Loma, CA who is interested in checking out a Shaui-Chaio school in the San Deigo County area.
He is enlisted Navy, has a training background in muay thai, derobio escrima, and 7 Star Praying Mantis and is interested in doing self defense based grappling/throwing.
I have him looking into what is hopefully a old school Kodokan Judo guy down there but he also mentioned chinese wrestling so I thought I would put this here.
If you have any info you can post it here or just pm me if you wish.
“He is enlisted Navy, has a training background in muay thai, derobio escrima, and 7 Star Praying Mantis and is interested in doing self defense based grappling/throwing.”
Just make sure he understands Shuai Chiao doesnt really do too much ground work. It puts great emphasis on the throwing/locking aspect. But its a real in your face art and im sure he will like it based on his background.
Jason Tsou has the good stuff in LA. A few make the drive from San Diego every week. Sorry, I don’t know anyone down there and I don’t know anyone better anywhere.
I pretty much figured he would have to make the climb to LA for Shuai Chiao but it didn’t hurt to ask. If he was not confined to a specific area that might be something he would look into but for now a closer school would be a better bet.
There should be some good judo in that area. I believe the San Diego Navy base has a old school vet that he is looking into who teaches a club there.
This is excellent news. I leave for college next fall. Is Sifu Kirk of San Antonio affiliated with Dr.Weng? I wouldn’t want to have to start over when I make the pilgrimage.
