Master Paul H. Borisoff began his study of the
art of Kung-Fu San Soo in 1975, under the tutelage of Master
Charles W. Cory. He became an assistant instructor at the North
Hollywood facility in 1977 and continued until opening his own
school in November 1978. He was awarded the degree of Master in
1986. He has also trained with Grand Master Jimmy H. Woo in
classes offered by the first International Kung-Fu San Soo
Association. Master Paul H. Borisoff has taught Kung-Fu San Soo
for Los Angeles Recreation & Parks (6 centers), Los Angeles City
Schools (In-service classes for teachers and school nurses). He
has instructed for the YMCA, YWCA, Woman's Workshop and North
Valley Jewish Community Center. Master Paul H. Borisoff is
committed to instructing the Art of Kung-Fu San Soo, as taught
by Grand Master, Jimmy H. Woo. As a classically trained
violinist, he understands the necessity of staying the course;
keeping it pure and unadulterated. Master Borisoff holds the
view that the process of learning San Soo is long and at times
arduous. As such, he believes that there is a great temptation
for the school owner or student to take an easier, more
immediately profitable path. It is not uncommon for some
instructors, he continues, to "adjust" the their lesson plans to
contain elements of the latest fad art. In the end he feels that
the achievement of excellence in this art depends on repeated
practice and persistence, and that a school owners integrity is
staying loyal and committed to the system which he professes to
teach. There is so much room for personal variation in this art,
but one has to honor its precepts and foundational concepts.
Paul H. Borisoff was born in Los Angeles and has a bachelor
degree in Radio Television and Film, from California State
University at Northridge. Since age 16, he has given Music and
Photography instruction. He has worked in the fields of Medical
Imaging, Camera and Lens Repair, Customer Service and Corporate
Purchasing.
