Australian Martial Arts Championships (Queensland)

Congratulations to the Team of 11 who brought back 15 Medals & Trophies for the academy. Special Mention goes to Daniel Vidakovic (7 yrs) who took both 1st and 2nd place trophies in Internal/External forms. David  Willoughby took out Freestyle Weaponry with his form taking home the Gold on top of another gold for individual forms.

Mitchell Williamson and Hayden McMahon both took out 1^st place with their individual Hand form events.  We were really impressed with the AMAC tournament, the referees and organizers were very approachable and extremely helpful which was a breath of fresh air in the tournament scene.

We also made many friends on the day, hopefully school friendships that will last years to come. It is a fitting theme for one of our core philosophies “Martial Arts One Family” Thank you to all the students and supportive parents and I look forward to seeing you all at the next competitions.

Best Regards

Sifu

Gold at the National All Styles Tournament

8 Gold, 4 Silver & 3 Bronze is what the team only 10 strong brought back to the academy. The Team took out 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the Demonstration event with a convincing choreographed fight scene display.

The Academy has never seen a more talented bunch of kids and adults. An amazing performance from the teams youngest member Daniel who at 8 years old did amazingly well taking home 2 trophies. Curt Hall, Mitchell Williamson and Hayden McMahon also took all 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings making it all Chai Sing Tong event as well as Ashka Williamson and Joshua Cuba both taking out 1st place in there divisions.

15 trophies in total, great work!!!

 

Not only is this the best team the Academy has seen, they were also the most sportsman like. The parent support was amazing with all parents in support of all students competing. All CURRENT Students at the Academy can enter these comps, this is definitely the year of competitions!!!

2011 Australasian Kung Fu Wushu Championships

何國強 加油!

Congratulations to Curt Hall our Junior team coach who won Gold, Silver & Bronze medals at the 2011 Australasian Kung Fu Wushu Championships held in Melbourne.

Curt Competed in Wushu winning gold in Chang Quan while also winning other medals in Weoponry and Traditional Kung Fu Hand Forms.


Results:
Wushu Chang Quan: Gold, Kung Fu Hand Form: Silver, Kung Fu Long Weapons: Bronze

We wish Curt the best and hope he does even better next time round. Keep up the good work!

University of Queensland Cultural Fiesta

Yesterday the team had a feast of local, national and international activities in a day of cultural celebration at the University of Queensland. The energy of the the event was captivating. Our team showcased traditional Chinese Lion Dance at the open invitation event. With hundreds in attendance it was a colourful and memorable day. As QLD becomes more familiar with us we are getting more busy with great performances like these.

The team did a great job and we thank all who participated. To wind up the day The team went to Sunnybank to enjoy a Chinese meal together.  Great day! and many more to come.

Cindy Mackenzie Charity Ball

Our team was invited to perform opening acts at the Cindy Mackenzie 'Hot Dice Shanghai Nights' Ball at the Hyatt Regency Coolum. It was a huge event with our team opening the night with a spectacular display of Lion Dance. Being such a great cause raising money for families with cancer sufferers the team was enthusiastic to take part.

 

The team then led the presesion with a traditional dragon dance. Our Gold Dragon made a great impact on the night. Traditional instruments rang through the venue while the dragon dancers weaved in and out in complex choreographed routines flawless in excecution showing that all the training had paid of. (below our team practicing hours before the event that day.)

Training in Hong Kong 2011

Curt with his Sifu - 34 Generation Shaolin Monk Master Liu

Well done to Curt Hall  who spent 2 months in Hong Kong Training in Wushu, Shaolin Quan, 7 Star Preying Mantis and Hakka Kei Lun. He trained 7 days a week 4-5 hours a day. He learnt a total of 10 forms of Wushu & Traditional Kung Fu as well as recieving private tuition from Sifu.

Sifu & Curt Learning Kei Lun (Unicorn Dance) a Hakka tradition

Sifu & Curt were also invited by one of Sifu's friends to study the Kei Lun (Unicorn Dance) which is a traditional costumed dance similar yet quite different to the lion dance. This particular form is popular amongst the Hakka people of China.

Sifu receiving a Friendship Flag from his good friend - Yim Sifu

Sifu & Curt were also invited to perform their skills at various charity events and public displays during the trip. They were also invited to perform at the famed 'Kung Fu Corner' in Kowloon Park, many new friends were made and old friendships were strengthened.

Sifu with his master Sifu Tung Kin Kwong of Lung Ying (Dragon Sign Kung Fu)

Much respect & gratitude to Master Tung Kin Kwong for sharing his knowledge and passion in Hakka Lung Ying Dragon Sign Kung Fu. A Traditional System from the Dong Gong region of China.  Our Hong Kong trips are a yearly event, all students at the academy are welcome to join. Cant wait for next year!

恭喜發財 Happy Chinese New Year 2011!

齊勝堂 Chai Sing Tong @ Fu Kang 

The team prepared them selves well and trained hard. Well done to the new comers to the team who also did extremely well. Special mention to Ashka whom at only 11 years old performed her very first Lion dance this Chinese New Year. She performed every aspect of the Lion Dance extremely well and matched all the older boys in everything.

"採青" Curt plucking the greens.

As with many teams on the coast we all dealt with the heat! Thank you to all the restaurants we visited who kept the cold drinks flowing! Well done team, lets keep training for next Lunar New Year!!!    順風順水順順利利，大吉大利

2011 Lion Dance Team: David Willoughby (Tail), Ben Hall,Matthew Duthie,Geoff Lougoon,Paris Moletti, Mitchell Williamson (Tail), Ashka Williamson (Head), Summer Van Der Vlies, Curt Hall (Head), Wayan Suastika and Adam Beanland