Kung Fu Heroes

[wr2]

Help Create Free Kungfu Wushu Camps in America

Hey everyone, Support our cause to inspire and strengthen others through the study of Martial Arts and Vote for our Pepsi Refresh Project: "Kungfu Kids Camp" & Youth Outreach Tour. A new group the Kungfu Heroes together with the "Walking Tall Foundation" a non profit organization of South Coast Martial Arts which has been helping the youth of our communities since 1993 by providing affordable training and scholarships for children who otherwise could not afford it's benefits.

1. So how does it work?
The top 10 projects get funded and recognized by the Pepsi Cola Campaign aiming to support community leaders. All it takes is your vote once a day through your e-mail or various social networking sites to show your support and help us get to the top.
But remember voting ends June 30th! So keep those clicks going

2. Invite Kungfu Heroes to see you!
After voting if you want the Kungfu Heroes to visit your town or your school leave a comment on the site's page and help us build the tour!

To vote & Share this project:
http://www.refresheverything.com/kungfukidscamps

To find out more about us please visit us on Facebook:
Kungfu Heroes

[Lokhopkuen]

Wow just the other day i was thinking the same thing:rolleyes:

[sanjuro_ronin]

Kung fu heroes ???
What kung fu Heroes ???

[SPJ]

well sounds like great ideas.

well at least it has the proper name kung fu kids

unlike some movies calling kung fu kids as karate kids

the teacher said I will teach you kung fu

and yes I am holding a grudge about naming the movie as karate kid

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whatever floats their boats.

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:D

[taai gihk yahn]

Kung fu heroes ???
What kung fu Heroes ???

well, like LKFMDC - he's a genuine Kung Fu Hero™ - he'll visit your house, raid your refrigerator, drink all your liquor, take a crap in your laundry basket, put on evil clown make-up and terrorize your kids, you know, the usual...

[sanjuro_ronin]

well, like LKFMDC - he's a genuine Kung Fu Hero™ - he'll visit your house, raid your refrigerator, drink all your liquor, take a crap in your laundry basket, put on evil clown make-up and terrorize your kids, you know, the usual...

Well, I am glad there is a pattern !!
I thought it was only me.

[David Jamieson]

well, like LKFMDC - he's a genuine Kung Fu Hero™ - he'll visit your house, raid your refrigerator, drink all your liquor, take a crap in your laundry basket, put on evil clown make-up and terrorize your kids, you know, the usual...

does he do parties?

[wr2]

Hey guys this is Philip Sahagun, and since someone asked I'll take a little time to do a shameless plug about who are.

Our group Kungfu Heroes is about promoting inspiration and unity via the Martial arts. We didn't choose the name Kungfu Heroes because we view ourselves as great pillars of inspiration, but because we feel there's a need to show that beyond Martial Arts skill and despite one's adversity, religion, race, cultural or national boundaries, we all hold the power within ourselves to ignite positivity and become someone's inspiration, someone's idol and someone's hero…

I trully hope that through partnering up with others we can help grow and share Martial Arts in a positive light. We are not tough MMA Fighters, nor are we Big Grand Masters... we are simply people who want to help others find strength within themselves while showcasing what we do!

ANYWAYS Sorry if I got carried away. LOL

Kungfu Heroes is a brand new group currently expanding their network for future projects! We want to unite like minded individuals seeking to become “Heroes” and positive role models in their local and worldwide communities! I encourage everyone on Jiayou to show your support and check us out!

FACEBOOK: KUNGFU HEROES
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/wr2

LINK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Costa-Mesa-CA/Kungfu-Heroes/316180088037?ref=mf

[bawang]

(looks at white ppl doing backflips on youtube)
(sheds single tear for kung fu)

[Lokhopkuen]

Contemporary Wu Shu:D

[lkfmdc]

well, like LKFMDC - he's a genuine Kung Fu Hero™ - he'll visit your house, raid your refrigerator, drink all your liquor, take a crap in your laundry basket, put on evil clown make-up and terrorize your kids, you know, the usual...

if my sig line wasn't already full.....

[MightyB]

(looks at white ppl doing backflips on youtube)
(sheds single tear for kung fu)

I'm pretty sure these guys could do Sil Lum Tao... :rolleyes:

Seriously - cool stuff. I wish I could do half the stuff these guys do (and they make it look so easy).

especially the plank pushups.

[MightyB]

Contemporary Wu Shu:D

So?

I'm willing to bet that these guys could do anything that's in TCMA tomorrow and probably execute better than guys with 15 years TCMA only experience.

[wr2]

Haha thanks for the backup MIghty B!!! :)
As for the rest of you gentleman, good morning... its time to vote

http://www.refresheverything.com/kungfukidscamps

[hskwarrior]

I am a citizen of the world and a student of martial arts culture. I wear the flesh of a human but I carry the heart of a ghost. I seek a power to trick your eyes, shake mountains and capture imaginations. I want your fantasies, I want your energy and I want to be remembered with affinity... Welcome to my world.

I'm a little scared hahahahaha

[GeneChing]

Good luck with this.

Wednesday, 02 June 2010 16:21
America’s Got Talent: Recap for Tuesday June 01, 2010 (http://www.tvgrapevine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6598:amelliscomcastnet&catid=181:americas-got-talent-2010&Itemid=58)
by Momthemaid

America’s Got Talent is back for its fifth season. The dreaded giant X buzzards are back to dash the hopes and dreams of some of the contestants. Most of the judges are back. Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne return, and replacement judge Howie Mandel joins the panel with fresh opinions. He said he has been a part of this show since the beginning. He has been judging from home on his couch where he was in his underwear.

Howie is a breath of fresh air and a handful at times. He is genuinely excited to be a part of the show. He says he is looking for someone exciting, different, and someone to WOW him. Of course our host Nick Cannon is back for the fifth season as well.

We start the night off right with the cutest duo ever. 9-year old Little Bailey “B Boy Bailrok” Munoz with his ultra cool mohawk and 5 year old “Baby Boogaloo” Brown danced their way into America’s and the judges hearts as Future Funk. Piers said they can really good dancers for their ages, and Howie called their performance his first “Wow moment” of the show.

Naturalized citizen Ranses Valentt came to this country four years ago hoping to make his dreams a reality. He is a very jovial person. He and Howie have a connection after Howie accidently buzzes him. They laugh and laugh. Finally he begin to sing very badly. He is screeching out the Kansas hit “Dust In The Wind”. Nick asks viewers to move their dogs to another room. He is again buzzed by Howie, this time on purpose. Sharon and Piers buzz as well. Ranses leaves with a smile and a thank you.

On the flip side of Ranses awful performance we had Hannibal Means. He is a voice teacher who has a colorful wardrobe and an eerie anatomic voice with perfect diction. He started singing the last half of Hallelujah, and before long Piers buzzed him for over doing it. Everyone else truly enjoyed him. He was a pleasure to hear while singing but a bit strange to actually watch.

The Kung Fu Heroes came out and were a kicking success. All the judges agreed that they were the very best kung fu act they have ever had on the show so far. Nugget comes out and introduces himself and begins his. He opens up a suit case and we see the partner to his dance routine all folded up inside the case. They rip off their shirts and Piers buzzes them. They begin to contort, twist, and disfigure the human form while remaining in time and in step. Piers is unhappy and Howie informs him “This is the point at home I am screaming at you to shut up!”. Sharon turns to Piers and says “Did you hear him shut up?” With two yeses they will be back on stage in Vegas with another one of their many other styles.

Some of the acts going through include Maricar the sexy cat woman with a whip. I honestly believe she is only going to Vegas to be eye candy for Piers and Howie. Then there was Haspop. He is a father from France who came to America to become famous and make his children proud. He has a wonderful self taught dance style that pleased all three judges. The New Directions Choir, which is comprised of retired military personal who were homeless. They received a standing ovation from everyone in the studio and trust me there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. They are a force in this competition. Lastly there was Michael Grimm. He has a sad story and a sexy soulful voice that was a pleasure to listen to. Sharon asked him to remove his hat to see what was going on under it. She was pleased to see a full head of curly dusty blond hair. A smile reached both sides of her red cheeks. He called his grandma to tell her he made it through to the second round and she told him she wasn’t surprised because she believes in him and is proud of him.

Some strange and interesting acts flowed through the evening. We met Evan Berst a 72 year old shoe leather salesmen. He has been dancing since he was 9 and married to the same woman for fifty years. He had some serious moves but the judges thought he wouldn’t be able to sustain an audience for an entire show. Nick decided he needed a partner and came out and started dancing with him. They then received 3 buzzez. Evan voes he will return next year and prove his moves are great for a 73 year old.

The Swing Shift Side Show was a trio that came out to the theme from Adams Family. They didn’t fail to keep the audience’s attention. No matter how creepy and strange they seemed the 2 of the judges want to see more in Vegas.

The Chainsaw Chicks failed to impress with their attempt to saw through blocks of ice. Maybe shorter Daisy Dukes or a rubber cat suit and whip would have helped? Ronith was an impersonator with one voice. For whatever reason Howie and Sharon want to see him return and show them more. There is even an adult cheerleading act to make it through to the next round.

All and all the America's Got Talent had a lot to offer this first night. I am excited to see what Dallas has to offer tonight. I am sure it will include some shockers both good and bad.

[firepalm]

(looks at white ppl doing backflips on youtube)
(sheds single tear for kung fu)

Perhaps Phil has been a little remiss in outlining the extent of what he has done;

Took part in two Mainland China Reality TV Shows; K Star & the Jackie Chan Reality TV Show. He was also a performer on the recent Tina Turner concert tour. Does a successful Martial Arts Camp (We Are Making Ninjas) that teaches not only Wushu & current Shaolin, but also Jujitsu, Kenpo, etc... Has taken part in the World Traditional Wushu (Kung Fu) Championships in China. Most recently he & his group (Kung Fu Heroes) of co-Martial Artists took part in the America's Got Talent Show. When I look at what he's doing, I see that he is not only promoting himself (like a lot of Grandmaster's of the Chinatown Universe) but a group of other young forward thinking & genuinely talented Martial Artists as well as Chinese Martial Arts as a whole and in a very positive light.

Shed a tear, I applaud the young man! Boy got Ging! :cool:

[Lokhopkuen]

So?

I'm willing to bet that these guys could do anything that's in TCMA tomorrow and probably execute better than guys with 15 years TCMA only experience.

Smoke some more bro <burp>

[MightyB]

Smoke some more bro <burp>

How'd you know I'm a fan of the Rubber Guard?

[David Jamieson]

It's not a bad thing. It will generate interest and once those people come into YOUR school, then you can teach them the difference between performance wushu and actual martial arts.

:p

[wr2]

Well I've always maintained that garnering support to fill your own ego will only make a "big head." But using support to pursue an idea shared by common people will help spread its message. I am a representative of martial arts culture; I have no ego to strengthen only a tradition to maintain. For those of you that are voting thank you for all for the support. - Philip

[Lokhopkuen]

It's not a bad thing. It will generate interest and once those people come into YOUR school, then you can teach them the difference between performance wushu and actual martial arts.

:p

Goodness I don't see why people would come to my school just because they saw a bunch of dancers on TV:D

[Lokhopkuen]

Well I've always maintained that garnering support to fill your own ego will only make a "big head." But using support to pursue an idea shared by common people will help spread its message. I am a representative of martial arts culture; I have no ego to strengthen only a tradition to maintain. For those of you that are voting thank you for all for the support. - Philip

Phillip;
If you want to be on TV that's cool bro. There is nothing wrong with pursuing the life of an entertainer. I do not have anything against you personally but your approach rankles a bit. You say that you are interested to " Help Create Free Kungfu Wushu Camps in America" but I get the feeling from all the other associated hype "look at me look at me" business along with the name KUNG FU HEROS tagged to a PERFORMANCE GROUP, that you are really just another aspiring "polisher of the silver bowl" & that you see this corporate sponsored " Help Create Free Kungfu Wushu Camps in America" as just another vehicle on the ride to fame and fortune......

If I am mistaken please forgive me.

Recently when I was moved to post about my decision to commit my time to teaching young people in the mid-west who's family might not be able to afford my class, I wasn't looking to get on TV, wasn't looking for a sponsorship and I was not looking to promote myself. No I was simply sharing my ideas in discussion with some of my respected brothers in the martial community in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. My project will use my own monies and associations to make it happen.

IMHO The true Kung Fu HEROS are the people who teach quietly to their dedicated groups seeking only the feeling that comes from watching people grow from their disciplines and doctrines respective of their daily, consistent self cultivation rituals.
I have no intention to be insulting or to derail your thread, I am simply adding my two cents on this discussion forum.

With all due respect.

LOK

[David Jamieson]

Phillip;
If you want to be on TV that's cool bro. There is nothing wrong with pursuing the life of an entertainer. I do not have anything against you personally but your approach rankles a bit. You say that you are interested to " Help Create Free Kungfu Wushu Camps in America" but I get the feeling from all the other associated hype "look at me look at me" business along with the name KUNG FU HEROS tagged to a PERFORMANCE GROUP, that you are really just another aspiring "polisher of the silver bowl" & that you see this corporate sponsored " Help Create Free Kungfu Wushu Camps in America" as just another vehicle on the ride to fame and fortune......

If I am mistaken please forgive me.

Recently when I was moved to post about my decision to commit my time to teaching young people in the mid-west who's family might not be able to afford my class, I wasn't looking to get on TV, wasn't looking for a sponsorship and I was not looking to promote myself. No I was simply sharing my ideas in discussion with some of my respected brothers in the martial community in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. My project will use my own monies and associations to make it happen.

IMHO The true Kung Fu HEROS are the people who teach quietly to their dedicated groups seeking only the feeling that comes from watching people grow from their disciplines and doctrines respective of their daily, consistent self cultivation rituals.
I have no intention to be insulting or to derail your thread, I am simply adding my two cents on this discussion forum.

With all due respect.

LOK

+1

Show business is a hideous ***** goddess. :p

[bawang]

america needs more kung fu like this
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTA4OTkyNjg=.html
this real kung fu

[Lokhopkuen]

+1

Show business is a hideous ***** goddess. :p

She will scratch your eyes out and sprinkle in some sequens as she taps her feet to a titillating show tune.

True story BTW:D

[SoCo KungFu]

america needs more kung fu like this
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTA4OTkyNjg=.html
this real kung fu

Hmmm....I think we need more kungfu like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKmYd0Q2hXg

[wr2]

Phillip;
If you want to be on TV that's cool bro. There is nothing wrong with pursuing the life of an entertainer. I do not have anything against you personally but your approach rankles a bit. You say that you are interested to " Help Create Free Kungfu Wushu Camps in America" but I get the feeling from all the other associated hype "look at me look at me" business along with the name KUNG FU HEROS tagged to a PERFORMANCE GROUP, that you are really just another aspiring "polisher of the silver bowl" & that you see this corporate sponsored " Help Create Free Kungfu Wushu Camps in America" as just another vehicle on the ride to fame and fortune......

If I am mistaken please forgive me.

Recently when I was moved to post about my decision to commit my time to teaching young people in the mid-west who's family might not be able to afford my class, I wasn't looking to get on TV, wasn't looking for a sponsorship and I was not looking to promote myself. No I was simply sharing my ideas in discussion with some of my respected brothers in the martial community in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. My project will use my own monies and associations to make it happen.

IMHO The true Kung Fu HEROS are the people who teach quietly to their dedicated groups seeking only the feeling that comes from watching people grow from their disciplines and doctrines respective of their daily, consistent self cultivation rituals.
I have no intention to be insulting or to derail your thread, I am simply adding my two cents on this discussion forum.

With all due respect.

LOK

I see your point... originally I agreed with your statement show business is no easy business and when I started training I never said, I'm gonna use this and be a star, and then everyone follow me, and despite what mediocre status some people may think I have, The truth is my family has been in martial arts for 3 generations we have had many students and currently house over 19 coaches that teach many different martial arts, In the beginning we always struggled like many other schools to stay open. My family and myself still teach classes 6 days a week and with many children on scholarships we barely ever break even.

I think that given the opportunity many teachers would choose to share their passion with a larger audience. If people see me or one of my comrades on TV we don't care if they don't remember our name, whats more important is that they find a connection with the discipline and the mindset it takes to do the things we do. Whether you are a closed door teacher or one who seeks to share a little bit of what you have learned with others we all have the right to call ourselves "teachers" of an art. I guess the difference between you and I is we are teachers with a different method, but I believe we are still teachers with the same heart.

Much respect...

Also on a side note if we get the funding we would love to host a free training camp or seminar at your location. Help us vote and if we make it I would be honored to come and teach alongside you... best wishes - Philip

As an update, I want to extend a tremendous thanks to everyone involved in our project! We have come very far from the 300's and are now in the 60's! As the days are counting down I strongly urge everyone here to keep voting and reposting the links daily. With your help we can all contribute to making a positive impact and help the project move forward! Support our cause to see free Kungfu Wushu Camps come to life in America...

http://www.refresheverything.com/kungfukidscamps

[GeneChing]

Actually I saw on Phil's & Jingde's FB that they would be on the first live results show tomorrow. I tried to search but only came up with Selena. Everything on Kungfu Heroes was from last week.

ACTRESS AND SINGER/SONGWRITER SELENA GOMEZ & THE SCENE AND TONY AWARD-NOMINATED 'ROCK OF AGES' TO PERFORM ON FIRST LIVE RESULTS SHOW OF NBC'S 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 (http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/07/13/actress-and-singer-songwriter-selena-gomez-and-the-scene-to-perform-on-first-live-results-show-of-nbcs-americas-got-talent-wednesday-july-14/20100713nbc02/)

First Four Acts From the Top 48 Move into the Semi-finals

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - July 13, 2009 - Actress and singer/songwriter Selena Gomez & The Scene and the Tony Award-nominated musical "Rock of Ages" will perform on the first results show of NBC's "America's Got Talent" Wednesday, July 14 (9-10 p.m. ET). In addition, the first four acts going into the semi-finals will be revealed live.

Gomez & The Scene will premiere their single "Round & Round" from their upcoming album, "A Year Without Rain," which comes out September 21. Gomez's last album yielded her the platinum single "Naturally" and the album later went gold. Fans may know Gomez best for her starring role on Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place."

The cast of "Rock of Ages" will perform a medley of songs from the show with a surprise special guest. "Rock of Ages" opened on April 7, 2009 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre to critical acclaim and continues to be Broadway's Best Party. Constantine Maroulis of "American Idol" stars as the lead alongside Emily Padgett and James Carpinello. This past year the smash hit musical comedy garnered five Tony nominations, launched a production at Toronto's Royal Alexandria and will kick off their first National Tour in September.

In its fifth season, "America's Got Talent," airs Tuesdays (9-11 p.m. ET) and Wednesdays (9-10 p.m. ET) on NBC. Nick Cannon hosts. Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel and Piers Morgan star as the celebrity panel of judges.

"America's Got Talent" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television. Simon Cowell, Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"), Jason Raff, Ken Warwick ("American Idol") and Georgie Hurford-Jones are executive producers.

[uki]

kung fu wushu camps... LOL... wow. :rolleyes:

[GeneChing]

I'm delighted to see live wushu on one of the most popular TV programs now.


July 14, 2010
'America's Got Talent' goes live (http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/realitycheck/blog/2010/07/americas_got_talent_goes_live.html)

Hey, folks. It's SKK here, pinch hitting for usual guest blogger (and pinch hitter for me) Chris in KS. Funny how that works out. Anyway, tonight is the first live show of this season of AGT, so I couldn't let it pass unblogged-upon.

Tonight, the first 12 of the Top 48 will perform live for viewer votes. I'm coming at this mostly blind, having only seen bits of the season so far, so bear with me.

Just as a reminder that it's live, when host Nick Cannon comes out and starts talking, there's no audio. Doh!

Next up, the judges hit the stage, which I would let pass without comment, but have you heard that Piers Morgan is in the running to replace Larry King? How insane is that?

So tonight, 12 will perform, and four of them will make it to the next level.

First up are the Kung Fu Heroes. They want to bring the martial arts to the masses, and in order to raise their game tonight, they're going to use real weaponry. Fun Fact: I'm a senior green belt in tae kwon do, and the school I used to go to spends quite a bit of training time on musical forms. Not like this, mind you, but still. I'm pretty fascinated by these guys, and I think they put on a good show, and I don't think all of that has to do with my own TKD background. Piers says this wasn't as enthralling as their audition was. Sharon Osbourne says it was more like a martial arts exhibition and that she'd like to see more intricate choreography in the future. Howie Mandel says that's what's missing: the choreography.


'America's Got Talent' - 'Episode 513' Live Show Recap (http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/14/americas-got-talent-episode-513-live-show-recap/)
by Isabelle Carreau, posted Jul 14th 2010 1:15AM

After 12 episodes of auditions, it is now time for America to take control of the show and vote for their favorite acts. Live shows are back! This not only means that the pressure is on, as Howie mentioned, but that we will finally get to see every performer for a full act before we vote -- some of them we've seen for only a few seconds during auditions.

One of my big beefs in past seasons when live shows are concerned was that the sound was terrible during a lot of the performances. Bad sound can send an act packing if viewers aren't able to get the full experience and if the performer doesn't get a second chance. Sadly, tonight's show started badly with sound problems during the opening credits, but also when Nick started to talk on stage. Would acts suffer from the same faulty sound?

It's time for America to make all the decisions!

Kung Fu Heroes, martial arts performers: Sharon and Piers said exactly what I was thinking as I watched these martial arts performers at work: It felt like an exhibition where one guy showed his skills while the others watched in the background. Yes, they interacted for a few moves, but not that much. As the judges pointed out to them, if they return they need to change their routine to have more moves where they are performing together. Nonetheless, the Kung Fu Heroes performed an energetic routine set to a cool soundtrack and with great lighting and background effects.


'America's Got Talent': Quarter Final 1 (http://www.digitalspy.com/ustv/s67/americas-got-talent/news/a243519/americas-got-talent-quarter-final-1.html)
Wednesday, July 14 2010, 5:41am EDT
By Lara Martin, News Editor

The quarter finals for the fifth season of America's Got Talent began on NBC last night as the first 12 performers took to the stage in a bid to win America's vote and become one of the four acts from the group to progress to the next stage.

Here's what the judges said:

Kung Fu Heroes - Martial artists

Piers jokes they might kill him if he says the wrong thing but he doesn't think it was as enthralling as the audition because it was too routine. Sharon wants more intricate choreography but loves the energy. Howie agrees the choreography was the issue but thinks that can be changed and advises them to figure out what America wants.

[@PLUGO]

Check out (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=918)the KFM coverage of Kung Fu Heroes.

[GeneChing]

We posted the unabridged version of Jump High, Fall Safely (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=951) from our March April 2011 issue (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=944)two weeks ago. We are also offering one of Philip's new DVDs - WUSHU JUMPS (http://www.kungfumagazine.net/index.html) - as our current online sweepstakes prize! Contest ends 6:00 p.m. PST on 04/07/2011. Good luck everyone!

[GeneChing]

Here are the winners of our DVD contest back in April (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1148538). :o

Also here is a re-cut of the YouTube promo of the DVD by Philip himself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJfsMAagp24.

[GeneChing]

KFH European Tour Teaser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKn8i3sstaQ)

[GeneChing]

Philip and his crew are still working it. :)

Published: Feb. 5, 2013 Updated: 2:17 p.m.
Venezia: Kung Fu Heroes come to Costa Mesa (http://www.ocregister.com/news/arts-492875-martial-sahagan.html)
By BARBARA VENEZIA
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
bvontv@earthlink.net

The music pounds as they fly through the air kicking, twirling, and tumbling. They seem to defy gravity and the laws of nature as they maneuver swords and sticks.

The Kung Fu Heroes are martial arts wonders, and they're coming to South Coast Martial Arts in Costa Mesa on March 2 for a charity exhibition benefiting the Walking Tall Foundation.
http://images.onset.freedom.com/ocregister/article/mhrl1b-b781055188z.120130205122824000g7e1c7nqa.1.jpg
Philip Sahagan - creator of Kung Fu Heroes
PICASA, PHOTO COURTESY OF KUNG FU HEROES


If you go

What: Kung Fu Heroes perform in fundraiser for 20th anniversary of South Coast Martial Arts and to raise funds for Walking Tall Foundation.

Where: South Coast Martial Arts, 2990 Grace Lane in Costa Mesa.

When: 8 p.m. March 2

Tickets: $30 VIP, $20.00 general admission.

Information: www.kungfuheroes.com/

Kung Fu Heroes is the brain child of 25-year-old Costa Mesa resident Philip Sahagan.

Sahagan's not only an accomplished martial arts instructor, he also is a seven-time National Weapons Champion, three-time International Martial Arts Council Grand Champion, and was a contestant on two of China's top-rated reality competitions, Kung Fu Star and Jackie Chan's Disciple.

With an extensive background in American Kenpo, Kickboxing, Wushu and Shaolin Kung Fu, in 2008 and 09 he toured as a martial arts 'Ninja' performer for Tina Turner's 50th Anniversary World Tour.

He's represented America twice at the World Traditional Wushu Festival in China, winning both gold and silver medals for the U.S. Team.

Sahagan says he hand-picked the 12-member team of Kung Fu Heroes in 2010.

"In the group -- six are based out of South Coast Martial Arts -- five are international -- two of those are from China," he says.

If you look at the photos of the group on their website, http://www.kungfuheroes.com/, they look like movie star action heroes.

Most are in their 20's, three are in their 30's, good looking and have interesting backgrounds.

Sahagan's 23-year-old sister Nicole is their only female member.

Yanxu and Yan Hong are monks from China's Songshan Shaolin Temple, which was established in 495 AD.

Don Hyun is a corporate attorney/CPA and a gold medalist for the United States Chinese Martial Arts Team.

Kjer, from Amsterdam, grew up inspired by Ninja Turtles and Jean Claude Van Damme movies, he says.

Sebastian Castellanos's martial arts specialties include Hook Swords, Scorpion and the rare two finger Zen skill. He's also an aspiring model and motivational speaker.

When he was just 9, Wes Scarpias was a member of America's first Jr. Wushu Team trained exclusively in Beijing and Shanghai. He's an actor as well.

DY Sao began his martial arts career by doing martial arts stunts for movies, TV and live shows.

Thevada, from France, is a French National Champion in Long Fist, Broadsword and Staff.

Augie De' Angelo holds a second degree black belt in American Kenpo. In 2008 he represented the USA during the 2008 World Traditional Wushu Festival in Shiyan China, and earned a gold medal for the team. He's also a drummer.

Tommy Leng is an expert in Kung Fu, Karate, Wushu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.

All began their martial arts training as children.

The Kung Fu Heroes soared to national fame in 2010 as semi-finalists on NBC's hit television show America's Got Talent.

Sahagan said the contest really launched the Heroes and they've gone on to do exhibitions all around the world.

They've even filmed a reality show of their travels, which appears in the form of webisodes on their site.

You could say Sahagan and his sister were born into martial arts.

For the past 20 years their parents, Gina and Joaquin Sahagan, have owned the South Coast Martial Arts gym in Costa Mesa.

The March 2 fundraiser will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the gym and raise funds for the non-profit organization Walking Tall Foundation Sahagan's parents created.

The foundation supplies martial arts scholarships to young people.

This event in particular, will raise funds for two students to accompany and perform with the Kung Fu Heroes at a charity martial arts exhibition in Paris on March 23.

"There will be teams from all over Europe and we'll be representing America at the event," Sahagan says.

Martial arts teaching has been around for thousands of years and Sahagan feels it's important for young people.

"Beyond the physical aspect, it gives them self-confidence and will help them throughout life," he told me. "The strength is in the internal component."

Sahagan says martial arts teaches people how to explore their curiosities and that things aren't always as they appear at first glance.

"Everyone sees the kicking and flipping - it's so much more than that. Once you go through the experience, it changes you," he said.

I've watched some of the videos on the Kung Fu Heroes site and they truly are amazing athletes. I'm looking forward to seeing them on March 2.

[GeneChing]

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