Wushu Sanda (Martial Arts Free Fighting) also known as Sanshou (Free Hand) is a form of Chinese Kickboxing known for dynamic combat system combining powerful striking with practical throwing and takedown techniques. Sanda incorporates punches, kicks, knees, sweeps, trips, wrestling throws & grappling creating a creating a well-rounded approach to fighting. Rather than focusing on a single range, Sanda teaches practitioners to move fluidly between striking and close-range grappling.
Sanda is trained as a practical and adaptable fighting system. Students develop strong fundamentals in footwork, movement, timing, distance management, striking combinations, clinch work and takedowns. The emphasis is on applying techniques against realistic resistance, developing the ability to remain composed under pressure while continually improving speed, power, balance and technique.