I will totally show my ignorance here but due to the fact that I have not seen any on TV, Cable or DTV, I am at a dissadvantage. I am not really clear on what San Shou is and how exactly if relates to Kung Fu.

Just how much Kung Fu is allowed, and what are the limitations. Sport fighting is severely limited in techniques that can be safely used and is an entity unto itself in my opinion.

Also, there are so many styles of Kung Fu. What makes San Shou more closely aligned with Kung Fu vs. some other sport fighting such as Muy Tai or pancrase or NHB style competitions?

MightyB - you should have a fresh idea since you just competed in one.