Even though the unusual rainy weather and flooding definitely effected participation the tournament was well received and we have laid the groundwork for successful future events.
We got to meet many teachers and lots of new competitors who were taking part in an ICMAC event for the first time.
The Opening Ceremonies featured an amazing Lion Dance from Sifu Steven Baugh's Lohan School who came all the way from Las Vegas to perform.
As expected, this tournament brought out many Contemporary Wushu competitors from the West Coast and we hope to continue to build on this momentum as the year goes by.
The Internal divisions featured many top notch competitors vying for top placement and this provided fierce competition.
Everyone loved the spacious 42.000 carpeted square feet Great Exhibit Hall; a space which provided large competition rings and which will allow for additional rings in the future.
We had many famous masters on hand and even some celebrities drop in for a visit. Among the dignitaries and judges present were: Jason Tsou, Liu Yu, Fu Hang Ng, Lei Man Iam, Li Jing, Bryant Fong, Wei Wei, Daniel Wang, Benson Lee, Kenny Perez, Siu-Fong Evans, Eric Lee, Tony Puyot, Ben Zhang, Fan Kam Hong, Fong Mei In, Steven Baugh, Jan-Yu Weng, Doria Cook-Nelson, Guan Da He, Chris Luth, Jose Johnson, Robert Jones, John Olivier, Xu Xiao Da, Matt Wong, Feng Yu, Michael Dasargo, Andrew Brown, Eric Brooks, Harrison Best, Robert Burke, Vraja Groover, Howard Lin, Pat DiBattista, James Heally, Richard Garrison, Valarie Prince Gabel, David Harmon, Viet Le, Troy Dunwood, Raz Lavinson, Jonathan Liljeblad, Art Schonefeld, Jo Anna Schoon, Eric Smith, Alex Wang, Phunsak Tiennviboon, Mark Purkeypile, Wesley Scarpias, Yun Zhao, Manuel Marquez, Michael Lomotan, and Mary Melliza.
The Masters Demonstration on Saturday night featured several outstanding performances which astounded the audience. This alone was woth the price of admission.
Dave Cater from Inside Kung-Fu was there to cover the event and take lot's of pictures.
We want to thank all the competitors, judges, special guests and spectators for their participation and support. We want to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who worked so hard over the weekend.
Special thanks go out to Jose Johnson and Tony Puyot for serving as coordinators for the event.
We have already booked the venue for January 21-23, 2011 so mark your calendar and tell all your friends. The ICMAC Worldwide Circuit is here to stay!
Sincerely,
Su Zifang and Nick Scrima
Friendship through Martial Arts®
