Who Is Jimmy H. Woo? Founder of Kung Fu San Soo

Jimmy H. Woo was a Chinese American martial artist who introduced and taught Kung Fu San Soo in America. His approach to martial arts was built around one core idea: Self defense must work in real life, not just in training or competition. In traditional martial arts, lineage determines authenticity. It shows how knowledge has been passed down, and whether it has remained true to its original source.

At Fight Elevator, this lineage is preserved and taught directly through a verified chain of instruction.

The recognized Kung Fu San Soo lineage is:

• Jimmy H. Woo: Founder who established San Soo in the United States

• Bill Lasiter: One of his earliest American students, widely regarded as a successor

• David Weeks: Longtime practitioner who preserved and taught the system

• Jarrad Arbuckle: Modern instructor carrying the lineage forward at Fight Elevator

This direct connection is what allows FightElevator to teach authentic Kung Fu San Soo, maintaining the system’s credibility, consistency, and real-world effectiveness.