Kung fu champs win gold
2007-10-23 15:06:11.000
They’re calling them the magnificent seven.
Seven members from Mississauga’s Hong Yang Taiji Tai Chi class returned home victoriously from the 18th annual Canadian Kung Fu Championships in Markham recently.
Under the tutelage of instructor Sifu Andy Wong, who is a certified instructor of the Chinese Wushu Association in China, all seven members contributed to the haul of 12 medals.
Barby Choi, Catherine Lau and May Ma won gold medals in Group Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan, while Bonny Ma, Simon Yeung and Sik-On Wong took home gold in Group Mixed Style Tai Chi Hand-form.
May Ma added a gold medal in Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Hand-form and silver in Individual Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan.
Bonny Ma took silver in Individual Traditional Yang's Style Tai Chi Hand-form, while Yeung was second in Individual Mixed Style Tai Chi Hand-form.
Closing out the haul of medals were Lau and Rebecca Wong.
Lau won bronze in Individual Traditional Yang’s Style Tai Chi Hand-form, and Wong placed third in Individual Tai Chi Sabre.
The tournament was organized by the Canadian Chinese Kuo Shu (Martial Arts) Federation.
Hong Yang Taiji (Tai Chi) class is held on every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mississauga Chinese Presbyterian Church located at 5230 River Forest Ct. Mississauga.
Kung fu champs win gold
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