The 2nd Tiger Claw’s KungFu Magazine Championship
March 28, 9:00 PM St. Louis Tai Chi Examiner Violet Li
Kungfu Tai Chi Magazine is the authority on reporting Kungfu and Taichi. Kungfu Tai Chi Magazine is the largest English language magazine that focuses on the Chinese martial arts: both internal styles as well external styles. When it decided to host Tiger Claw’s KungFu Magazine Championship (TCKFMC) with Tiger Claw and Shark City Nationals, it holds the same level of integrity and professionalism. Right now, they are working diligently to import a special carpet just for the competition ring. This carpet will be used for the push-hands competition which is new for this year’s TCKFMC. They are also getting special Terracotta Warrior replica form Xian, China for the push-hands contestants.
Last year there were 500 contenders participated in the Tiger Claw’s KungFu Magazine Championship. This year, with additional competition categories and divisions, it is expected to attract even more participants. This competition is designed for everyone and embraces all types of martial arts practitioners, which includes Taichi, traditional Kungfu and contemporary Wushu. To encourage the love of martial arts, TCKFMC works with sponsors, including California Bank of Trust, 5 Branches University, Omei Kung Fu Academy, USA Taichi Culture Association, Shaolin Kungfu Intertional, and Selena Lu, to provide many fabulous awards. To uphold a high-level competition standard, there will be divisions for Grand Champions. Below are some features of this tournament:
Over 200 Traditional Kung Fu and Contemporary Wushu Divisions
24 Separate Chinese Martial Arts Grand Champion Divisions for Chinese Styles
Over $15,000 in cash and awards
Over 50 Grand Champion Divisions
6-foot trophies to all first place winners in all BASKA Divisions
1st through 8th places awards in all divisions
First timer divisions for inexperienced Sport Karate, Kung Fu and Wushu athletes – all first timer division competitors receive participation trophies
More than 350 kata, sparring, weapon and self defense divisions
5 OVERALL BLACK BELT GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
To celebrate the Year of Tiger, TCKFMC works with the non-profit organization WildAid Tiger to host a special division to benefit WildAid Tiger in the tournament. WildAid Tiger is part of the world-wide organization of WildAid whose missions are to save the lives of endangered animals and to end the illegal trade of these animals. Action movie super-star Jackie Chan is a primary spokesperson for WildAid Tiger along with Academy winner Harrison Ford, Oscar winning director Ang Lee, actress Bo Derek and other international celebrities.
This Tournament will be held in San Jose, California on June 12, 2010. It will conclude with a grand showcase with exhibitions by grandmasters. As of now, Master He Tao, Grandmaster Lily Lau, Grandmaster Helen Liang, Grandmaster Benny Meng, Grandmaster Al Novak, Shouyu Liang, and Tu Jin-Sheng, will join Shaolin Monk Shi Decheng and Jet Li Coach Wu Bin will appear at the tournament. Taichi practitioners may find it is extremely interesting that many Taichi masters practice extranal hard style martial arts as well. Actually, when a martial artist reach the highest level of kungfu, both internal and extranal work will come together.
Last year KungfuMagazine.com pioneered with a board effort and webcasted some of the highlights of the tournament. This year it will have webcast for live coverage as well. In case you cannot make it to the tournament , you can definitely catch some of the exciting movements on line.
For more info:
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