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Shaolinlueb
08-03-2005, 12:30 PM
so who's gonna be checking it out? anyone competing in the tournament (not team trials)?
i might, who knows.
Mutant
08-04-2005, 09:55 AM
Marvin and Ming from our school will be out there. I can't make it though, would like to go...

Ming will be at the tournament most the time, Marvin will be hanging at the casinos for the most part :D
Mortal1
08-04-2005, 10:14 AM
Where is it?
Mutant
08-04-2005, 11:26 AM
Its in Vegas.
Shaolinlueb
08-04-2005, 12:22 PM
no its in connecticut. us wushu union is in vegas.
Mutant
08-04-2005, 02:47 PM
no its in connecticut. us wushu union is in vegas.
Oh. Haha different tournaments LOL :D

Have fun at the conn. tourny.
eling99
08-06-2005, 05:48 PM
it was pathetic!!! i wasnt fascinated by any of the external arts....push hands..omg..that was a joke.....u might as well spar!!! tai chi was cool...wat got my attention were the younger kids...i mean like 8-12 y.o. they were awesome!!!
Citong Shifu
06-26-2006, 12:13 PM
Gene, I recently attended the USAWKF National Championships / 4th International Chicago Wushu Gongfu Tournament and was wondering if anyone from the magazine was covering this event?

Ron Davenport
GeneChing
06-26-2006, 03:31 PM
No arrangements were made for coverage of that event. The promoters never contacted me about it.
Citong Shifu
06-26-2006, 08:37 PM
Ok, just asking.... Thought they would have contacted you guys. Anywho, thanks for the response.....

Ron
GeneChing
06-27-2006, 11:03 AM
We're working out something for the USAWKF but coverage of the nationals has not been discussed at this point. We're looking more at the internationals. ;)
Citong Shifu
06-27-2006, 02:20 PM
Ok, Thanks......

Ron
yu shan
06-29-2006, 09:02 AM
How was the tournament? Any demos?

Jim
Citong Shifu
06-29-2006, 12:34 PM
The tournament was great! I placed with 4 gold & 1 siver. My student placed 4 gold & 1 bronze :D . The demos were great; Chun Man Sit, Sam F.S. Chin, Malee Khow, Randy Li, Tat Mau Wong, Sam Ng, etc. We're really looking forward to Taiji Legacy... Are you guys going to be in Dallas? Well gotta get going. Talk to ya later.

Ron.
GeneChing
06-29-2006, 01:34 PM
Isn't that where everyone is going to buy the forum adminstrator beer? (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41744) ;)

Congrats on the wins, Ron, that's awesome.
Citong Shifu
06-29-2006, 07:13 PM
Thanks Gene! I got you covered :D. Of course, I'll be having the nutritional drink, lol. Lets meet up.........

Talk to ya later.
Ron.
GeneChing
06-30-2006, 09:32 AM
Beer is a nutritional drink. You'll need your carbs. ;)
Citong Shifu
06-30-2006, 03:16 PM
Lol, Lol, .
Exadon
02-05-2009, 10:39 AM
How official is the USAWKF?
(United States of America Wushu-KungFu Federation . INC)

I noticed that they have some products on MartialArtsMart.com . . . and since they are our sponsor, I was wondering if anyone could tell me more bout this organization

In the future I would like to watch and maybe join tuornaments. . . so I wanted to know if the USAWKF still holds events? Their website (http://usawkf.org/home.htm) seems out of date.

Thanks :cool:
brothernumber9
02-05-2009, 11:57 AM
Chester Copperpot went looking for one of those elusive USAWKF tournaments. He hasn't been seen or heard of for some time. It's beleived he was taken by the ghost of "San Shou" which died inside of USAWKF. Learning the truffle shuffle may help in your quest.
Pork Chop
02-05-2009, 11:59 AM
nice Goonies reference :)
Exadon
02-05-2009, 12:24 PM
dan, I guess no one has heard of it...in that case ... does anyone mind sharing what American tournaments you are apart of? (if any)
Oso
02-05-2009, 12:29 PM
forms, full contact or light contact?
Exadon
02-05-2009, 12:32 PM
forms, full contact or light contact?

Forms and Sparing.

I am guessing light contact at first since I am new? I am not sure.
Something local to the east coast would be cool, but I am willing to travel
xcakid
02-05-2009, 12:35 PM
USAWKF has hosted some tournaments here in the TX/OK area. Although nothing in 2008 however. They seem to be active in sending a team to international Wushu Tournaments.

As as far as tournaments are concerned, depending on what part of the country you live in, you would have the following.

http://www.kungfuchampionship.com/index.htm
http://usksf.org/?page_id=13
http://www.tigerclawelite.com/
http://www.iska.com/default.asp

For TX area:
http://www.legendsofkungfu.com/Site/EventInfo.html
http://amafest.org/
Oso
02-05-2009, 12:52 PM
in April you have the Great Lakes tourney in Cleveland, I've been to that 3 times and it's run very well...the link is last years, i guess they haven't gotten the new info up for this year yet.

http://www.shaolininstitute.com/Tournaments.htm



close to you this summer will be the USCKF ...i think that's right, US Chinese Kuoshou Federation???) nationals...i've never been but i understand it's pretty large.

http://www.usksf.org/?page_id=16



sometime in the summer will also be the tournament put on by Sifu Wong in DC

http://wongpeople.webs.com/index.htm


that's all i got, i'm sure there are more, check here:

http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/news/index.php


as far as light contact vs. full contact... it all depends on what you are being trained for...i wouldn't do full contact unless you have someone training you for it...though, of the three i gave, only the Cleveland event has san shou.... whichever the event, learn the rules and practice for the rules....but, light contact is still a waste of time, imho.

oh, and north of you lkfmdc has events every couple of months but they are full contact only...and again, you need someone training you for it who knows what they are doing.
Exadon
02-05-2009, 12:55 PM
Thank you for all the information Oso. I will look into the links you provided.


One more quick question. Since different schools have different forms… how do they judge forms? Just on stances /speed/power and so on?


Thanks again this thread has really been helpful.
brothernumber9
02-05-2009, 12:55 PM
some of us have heard of WKF and used to compete in, and even work for WKF. If your goal is to compete in wushu at the IWuF worlds, then follow up on USAWKF, they are the recognized U.S. representative by the IWuF. Sifu Goh is the President, he has a school in Maryland close to or in Baltimore, if there is no contact info on the WKF home page, you can probably get some info there.

If you want to compete in divisions labeled traditional, particularly traditional sourthern, or short-hand, you have other open tournaments to checkout. Some have already been listed. Some others of note are Taiji Legacy in texas, although it seems to be year-to-year whether or not Sifu Wong will actually hold it, Sifu Lily Lau holds eagle cup tournaments fairly yearly, Five Tiger's tournament yearly in Maryland hosted by Sifu Derek Johnson, Wong's Jow Ga holds a tournament every year in Washington D.C., Wong Fe Hung Hall of Fame tournament in New York, to name a few on or near the east coast, there are several on the west coast throughout the year as well, but I am not as familiar with them.
lkfmdc
02-05-2009, 01:34 PM
The USAWKF is the organization responsible for pretty much ruining the entire TCMA scene in the US, and destroying Sanshou in particular

(did I just say that out loud?)
Exadon
02-05-2009, 01:42 PM
The USAWKF is the organization responsible for pretty much ruining the entire TCMA scene in the US, and destroying Sanshou in particular

(did I just say that out loud?)

ah, I know nothing about their history. Why do you say this?
brothernumber9
02-05-2009, 02:14 PM
oh boy.

Hey Exadon, don't think I'm trying to be mean, but the forum has a search funtion, use it to look up USAWKF and WKF and most of it has been hashed out in the past already. It was just another good idea that has ended up in divisiveness and disenchanted many. Including one eyed Willie.
Exadon
02-05-2009, 02:37 PM
oh boy.

Hey Exadon, don't think I'm trying to be mean, but the forum has a search funtion, use it to look up USAWKF and WKF and most of it has been hashed out in the past already. It was just another good idea that has ended up in divisiveness and disenchanted many. Including one eyed Willie.

Sall good dude I understand.
I should have searched it fromt he start

THanks :)
lkfmdc
02-05-2009, 02:40 PM
it isn't like Anthony Goh is the anti-Christ......

(he's got far fewer followers for example)
lkfmdc
02-05-2009, 02:41 PM
It was just another good idea that has ended up in ........





The road to hell is paved with good intentions

(and nacho cheese)
WinterPalm
02-05-2009, 02:46 PM
Anybody have experience with these folks?
http://www.kungfuchampionship.com/index.htm

Good or bad? Sounds interesting...
lkfmdc
02-05-2009, 03:07 PM
Anybody have experience with these folks?
http://www.kungfuchampionship.com/index.htm

Good or bad? Sounds interesting...

My problem with NIck Scrima's tournament is

1) He is using old rules, rules not even the IWUF is using anymore

2) He is charging the Sanshou folks an unreasonable fee to compete, much more than the forms folks

3) I have no idea who the officials are
WinterPalm
02-05-2009, 05:03 PM
My problem with NIck Scrima's tournament is

1) He is using old rules, rules not even the IWUF is using anymore

2) He is charging the Sanshou folks an unreasonable fee to compete, much more than the forms folks

3) I have no idea who the officials are

Thanks!

1) Didn't look at the rules yet but every San Shou/San Da thing seems to have different rules.

2) That sucks! Doesn't make any sense...if anything they should charge less to draw up support for the sport as many tournaments have the San Shou as the sparsest division.

3) What is the issue with this? Refs? Judges? Shady doings?
GLW
02-05-2009, 06:01 PM
No..the issue with this is that there is little or no info on who the judges are and what they are supposed to be about....yet they DO have a set up for judge certification.

Nice idea but no one has been able to get that done in any meaningful way in 20 years.

One of the big misconceptions about all of this is that the big names in CMA are the ones who are the best judges.

First, they tend to be the ones who work the least when they come to an event....AND expect the most from the promoter.

They also tend to NOT score a competitor any more consistently than others who are 'experienced' judges.

They also have a habit of getting caught up in minutia...like the Hung Gar big name who looks at another Hung Gar person's routine and says "Wrong...scoring you down because WE do it this way..." and the point they are choosing to score on is NOT an important one.
Exadon
02-06-2009, 07:32 AM
it isn't like Anthony Goh is the anti-Christ......

(he's got far fewer followers for example)

People often say to put up where you train, or shut up.

Being prepared to be fully bashed on the interwebz, I go to
Anthony Goh’s school. I have full respect for Si-fu goh, and the only reason
I asked about the USAWKF here and instead of at school was … I thought it might be
a sore subject. Seems I was right some what I guess?

Does that make me a follower? haha I guess so

Regardless my personal experience at Si-fu Goh’s school has been fantastic.

Anyway, I respect everyone’s oponion . . . and I know I am a newb and do not know the history many of you may have with Goh (or vice versa).

Anyway , it’s Friday people , where is the cake?
lkfmdc
02-06-2009, 07:55 AM
I knew Sifu Goh for years before the USAWKF back when he was co-founder of NACMAF. I was pretty friendly with a lot of his students. He's a great sifu. On a personal level, he was friendly and kind of charming (no ****)

My issue (s) were political , how he ran the federation, decisions he made and his attitude. You can be king in your school, sifu and all that. A federation is a different matter. You should try and listen to your members, your PAYING members. If he had there would have been a lot less mis steps and disasters, the worlds for one
Exadon
02-06-2009, 07:59 AM
I knew Sifu Goh for years before the USAWKF back when he was co-founder of NACMAF. I was pretty friendly with a lot of his students. He's a great sifu. On a personal level, he was friendly and kind of charming (no ****)

My issue (s) were political , how he ran the federation, decisions he made and his attitude. You can be king in your school, sifu and all that. A federation is a different matter. You should try and listen to your members, your PAYING members. If he had there would have been a lot less mis steps and disasters, the worlds for one

Thank you for the kind words of my si-fu (no sarcasm as you did have kind words)

And I understand your opinion. My first opinion of this forum was troll city haha, it is nice to meet and talk to many respectful members.
lkfmdc
02-06-2009, 08:01 AM
I didn't like his politics, his kung fu was top notch, didn't want the two separate issues confused
taai gihk yahn
02-06-2009, 01:10 PM
The USAWKF is the organization responsible for pretty much ruining the entire TCMA scene in the US, and destroying Sanshou in particular
be clear Dave, say what you mean, don't hold back...


I didn't like his politics, his kung fu was top notch, didn't want the two separate issues confused
there you go again, dealing in nuances and fine discrimination; what are you, some kinda book-larned egg-head?
lkfmdc
02-09-2009, 08:08 AM
there you go again, dealing in nuances and fine discrimination; what are you, some kinda book-larned egg-head?

gosh darn, we wouldn't want no kind of edukation leakin in here would we? :eek:
taai gihk yahn
02-09-2009, 08:16 AM
gosh darn, we wouldn't want no kind of edukation leakin in here would we? :eek:

apparently it is not the watchword of late...
AJM
02-09-2009, 12:38 PM
The USAWKF is the organization responsible for pretty much ruining the entire TCMA scene in the US, and destroying Sanshou in particular

(did I just say that out loud?)

This is exactly why I am no longer a member. Apparently membership voting is frowned on and it's in reality a dictatorship.


P.S. I believe shillery is at work here.
bakxierboxer
02-09-2009, 11:27 PM
This is exactly why I am no longer a member. Apparently membership voting is frowned on and it's in reality a dictatorship.

P.S. I believe shillery is at work here.


Were you actually referring to "Shrillary"?
GeneChing
07-12-2010, 12:57 PM
The 2010 USAWKF Nationals and International Wushu-Kungfu Championships is this weekend in San Jose, CA at the Parkside Hall and San Jose Civic Auditorium. Anyone going?


1. USAWKF Junior Wushu Team Trials

2. A USAWKF and USA Tai Chi Chuan Federation (USANTCCF) Training Course

3. The International Wushu-Health Qigong Championships

The following events will also be held in San Jose during the same period:
1. USAWKF Junior and Traditional Wushu Team Trials
2. USAWKF Nationals
3. The International Wushu Championships
4. Masters Demonstration and Exhibit of Traditional Weapons
5. A USAWKF and USA Tai Chi Chuan Federation (USANTCCF) Training Course
lkfmdc
07-12-2010, 01:22 PM
Holy necro hijack batman :eek:

USAWKF still does events? :rolleyes:

oh, that's right, but not sanshou anymore :p
GeneChing
07-20-2010, 02:48 PM
I just posted a few pics from Nationals last weekend on our Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kung-Fu-Tai-Chi-Magazine/135964689362) & MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/kungfumagazine).
Here's a few select pix.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs091.ash2/37889_449618054362_135964689362_6078700_1831871_n. jpg
Tiger Claw Booth (http://www.tigerclaw.com/home.php)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs091.ash2/37889_449618059362_135964689362_6078701_4350918_n. jpg
Zhao Haitao, Alex Whitlow and Alex's g/f? in front of the Tiger Claw Booth (http://www.tigerclaw.com/home.php).

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs038.ash2/35277_449618184362_135964689362_6078703_7614126_n. jpg
Kyle Loehr (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=910)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs071.snc4/34905_449618199362_135964689362_6078706_2361538_n. jpg
taiji aerobie ;)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs075.snc4/35136_449618219362_135964689362_6078710_6113276_n. jpg
Alex Tao (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=133) & Joan Chien in front of the Tiger Claw Booth (http://www.tigerclaw.com/home.php).

I'm also changing the thread title from "USAWKF Team trials and tournament this weekend" to "USAWKF Tournaments". I figure we can keep the USAWKF chat contained on this here thread.

This was the 4th and final major Chinese tournament in the S.F. Bay Area in 2010. First was CMAT (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36106), then our TCKFMCII (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56385) (which I'm still posting pix from), then ICMAC (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57613), and now this one. It's been quite a ride. I'm glad it's done and I can get on with enjoying my CA summer. Don't get me wrong. I love going to tournaments, but when the S.F. Bay weather is shining like it has this summer, it's really hard to stay inside some hall for a tournament.
Drake
07-20-2010, 02:55 PM
They don't allow ripping off the opponent's head! They aren't TEH REAL KOMBATZ!
GeneChing
06-21-2011, 12:43 PM
The 2011 USAWKF National Taolu Team Trials will be held by from June 25-26 (Sat. & Sun.), 2011 in the San Jose Civic Auditorium. Anyone going other than me? I'll only be there Saturday morning.
lkfmdc
06-21-2011, 01:25 PM
thread of the living dead
GeneChing
06-27-2011, 03:28 PM
Here's our booth.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264924_10150299810114363_135964689362_9291255_1930 56_n.jpg
Here's the house.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262272_10150299811149363_135964689362_9291289_6112 302_n.jpg
Here's a hurricane. ;)
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263738_10150299812974363_135964689362_9291336_7889 388_n.jpg

The album is here (you don't need facebook to view it). (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.449617629362.232815.135964689362)