The San Da program uses a Hung Ga foundation in a sport setting to form a high intensity, fun and exciting workout while teaching real-time defense, offense and conditioning in a variety of situations. Its cardiovascular and muscular benefits are second to none. In more advanced training, students will spar full-contact and will train in a variety of ranges, including groundfighting.

As in all of our classes, we utilize a progressive step-by-step method of teaching, and pace the training according to the individual.


San Da Kickboxing

Basics and Fundamentals is broken down into 3 parts:

Warm ups - shadow boxing, single person work that focuses on movement, footwork, hip placement and coordination.

Drills - Long Range striking techniques are practiced on pads, Short Range strikes, lifts, throws and defenses are practiced in the clinch range and locks, positioning, Strikes and Defenses are practiced in the ground range.

Cool down - calisthenics and stretching exercises are performed to relax the body at the end of class.

No actual sparring is practiced in this class.


San Da Sparring Drills

Intermediate principles consists of sparring in the various ranges: "long range", "clinch range", "ground range" and mixed ranges. All sparring is performed at a relaxed and controlled pace. Any student that is not familiar with sparring will work with an instructor until they are comfortable.

As student's progress in their skill level, the concentration on training will change to fit their new ability such as advanced techniques, advanced pad drills, throwing, clinching and locking combinations and advanced sparring. There is also special training for any student who wishes to enter into open competitions.


San Da Circuit

Circuit training is offered as a supplement for those who want a more intense cardio workout. It is a high-intensisty cardio workout, which can include heavy bag work, plyometrics, interval training, and shadow boxing amongst others.