Go to the school in College Park, it has MT classes during the day, if I am not mistaken.
I don’t get mad.
I get stabby.
Don’t worry, I’m planning on checking them out bud 
I am, however interested in ring fighting, vice self-defense…I kind of want to make sure that is what I’m getting into
If you’re looking for preparation for the ring…
There’s a school in Gaithsburg (sp?) called U.S. Martial Arts Academy headed by Shifu Joe Dunphy. He was the Infinite weight Champion at the 1986 Kuoshu World Championships, he won every fight by knockout (dubbing him “Iron Fist”). He trains some excellent fighters for the Kuoshu tournaments. If you’re interested I can dig up an address for you.
Go for it Merryprankster. Kuoshou is friggin’ brutal.
By all means, dig away.
What’s the difference between Kuoshou and San Shou?
Here’s the info…
U.S. Martial Arts Academy
811 Russell Avenue, Suite B
Gateway Center
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301)921.0003
I did write a comparison between Kuoshu and SanShou, but when I posted it the board said that I had to go back and put my username… well, going back, I lost the post… I’ll post it when I have a little more time.
I hope this helps though.
Thanks much.
Differences between Kuoshu and SanShou…
Just to make this clear, I do not think that one is superior to the other. I do train my fighters for Kuoshu fighting. I have far more experience in Kuoshu than SanShou (so if any SanShou people would please enlighten me to any errors I make, I would appreciate it).
That said…
Let’s talk first about what they have in common. They are both CMA full contact fighting, they both have protective gear, they both (should) have their contests held on a Lei Tai (24’x24’plataform raised anywhere from 1ft. to 3ft. off the ground)) they both are promoting the fighting aspect of CMA, they both can be very exciting to participate in and watch (when the fighters are well matched) and they are both sports.
Now the main difference (that matters for the practicioner) is in equipment, and this has created many heated debates between Kuoshu and SanShou fighters and coaches.
Kuoshu equipment in the US is:
mouthpiece, groin cup, shoes (Otomix, Pine Tree, etc…), fingerless gloves (with light padding) and a head guard with face cage. The official clothing is t-shirt and sweat pants (blue or yellow depending in what corner you’re in).
SanShou equipment in the US is:
Mouthpiece, groin cup, bare feet, shin/instep pads, 8-10 oz. boxing gloves, chest protector and open face head guard (like amateur boxers wear). For clothing you usually see tank tops and shorts (like Muay Thai).
There are many other differences but they dwell on opinion and perspective.
I hope this helps MP
Ok. Thanks!