2024 Tiger Claw Elite Championships & KUNG FU TAI CHI DAY May 4-5, San-Jose, CA

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Good luck to all our competitors!

Hope to see some of you here!

[GeneChing]

It was another great one.

Photos and videos coming soon...

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[bawang]

Sounds very exciting that the championships go on, and the monks still visit, looks like there's still life left in American kung fu scene. Do you think the magazine will ever go back to print format?

[GeneChing]

We've talked about doing special issues, but I'm skeptical that'll actually ever happen.

Print magazine publishing has been dying the death of a thousand cuts. For a niche mag like us, it was unsustainable.

[GeneChing]

2024美国功夫太极杂志社国际武术锦标赛举行
2024-5-3 16:06| 发布者: 柳随风| 查看: 1530| 评论: 0|原作者: 钱承飞
摘要: 第十三届美国功夫太极杂志社国际武术锦标赛、第十届功夫太极日以及首届美国加州少林考功大赛于5月4日至5 日在圣荷西市会议中心南馆(San Jose Convention Center, South Hall， 435 S. Market St. San Jose) 举行。


（钱承飞 报道）第十三届美国功夫太极杂志社国际武术锦标赛、第十届功夫太极日以及首届美国加州少林考功大赛于5月4 日至5日在圣荷西市会议中心南馆(San Jose Convention Center, South Hall， 435 S. Market St. San Jose) 举行。超过2000名参与者（包括运动员、领队、裁判、嘉宾及武术名师等参加武术盛会。


本届锦标赛的嘉宾阵容强大，包括加拿大国家武术队首任总教练梁守渝、著名武术家王子平的外孙女吴小高、陈式 太极大师陈小旺的高徒陈炳、世界太极拳冠军邹云建、美国高校太极联盟主席翁启修、伯克利大学武术队总教练方 国旋、国际医大校长王英秋、演员兼制片人梁侠儿、少林寺监院释延体、美国少林文化中心执行长释 延然， 北美洲少林联合会副秘书长释延翌、于振龙等人。还有远从上海来宣传AI技术用在中国武术的学习及比赛上面的 “功夫链KUNG FU CHAIN"。 他们在比赛场地展示且参与人们互动。


活动为期两天，5月4日（周六）的比赛项目包括传统功夫、现代武术、对练及个人及团体外家拳等。锦标赛设置 了最佳学校奖、单项冠军奖和56个不同年龄及级别的总冠军奖。特设项目“May the Fourth LED Saber Championship”将在当日下午3点30分举行，这是一场由《星球大战》中光剑灵感启发的比赛，展 现中西武术的独特融合。5点举行颁奖典礼，将有从北京首都体育大学武术队的表演及颁发最佳学校参赛奖、终身 成就奖及各项总冠军奖等。



为响应北美洲少林联合会的计划，原定于周六的少林比赛项目已调整至5月5日（周日）进行，使得当天的活动更 加丰富。包括第十届功夫太极日庆典、首届美国加州少林考功大赛，及其他太极及内家拳个人及团体组比赛。5月 5日下午1点，将有包括六合八法、查拳、太极拳、现代武术及少林功夫的表演，届时将呈现一场精彩绝伦的武术 盛宴。
*注释1：2024年虎爪精英锦标赛的第一天即“五月四日”恰逢《星球大战》粉丝的庆祝日。光剑作为快速发 展的现代武术形式，已有多个组织推出了竞技性陪练比赛。Tiger Claw与Terra Prime Light Armory合作，推出了首届LED光剑武器比赛，聚焦创意与忠诚表现，获胜者将获得定制光剑及其他丰厚奖 品。（插图为宣传海报及历届武术锦标赛精彩瞬间）

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2024 American Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine International Martial Arts Championship held [/URL] 2024-5-3 16:06| Publisher: Liu Wu | View: 1530| Comments: 0|Original Author: Money to fly The 13th American Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine International Martial Arts Championship, the 10th Kung Fu Tai Chi Day and the first Shaolin Kuwait Kuwait Kuwait Kuwait Co-operation Contest, California, held May 4-5 at the San Jose Conference Center, South Hall, 435 S. Market St. San Jose.

The 13th American Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine International Martial Arts Championship, the 10th Kung Fu Tai Chi Day and the first Shaolin Kuwait Kuwait Kuwait Co-operation Contest, California, was held from May 4 to 5 at the San Jose Conference Center, South Hall, 435 S. Market St. San Jose. More than 2,000 participants (including athletes, leaders, referees, guests and martial arts artists) participated in the martial arts event.

The guest lineup of this tournament is powerful, including Liang Shunyu, the first head coach of the Canadian National Martial Arts team, Wu Xiao Gao, the granddaughter of the famous martial artist Prince Ping, Chen Bing, the high-granddaughter of Chen Ji-Wang, the world Tai Chi Champion Zou Yunjian, champion of the Tai Chi League of American Universities, Weng Kai-Shi, head of the Tai Chi League of American Universities, Wang Yun-yu, head of the Martial Arts Team, the deputy secretary-general of the Shaolin Temple, the execution of Shaolin Cultural Center, the deputy secretary-general of the North American Shaolin Federation of North America, Yu-Zhenlong and others. There is also the "Kung Fu Chain Kung Fu Chain" to promote AI technology for the study and competition of Chinese martial arts from Shanghai. They showed and participated in people interacting at the competition venue.

The two-day event, Saturday 4 May, includes traditional kung fu, modern martial arts, training and personal and group external fists. The tournament has set up the Best School Award, the Single Championship Award and 56 Championships of different ages and levels. The ad hoc project “May the Fourth LED Saber Championship” will be held at 3:30 p.m., a competition inspired by the Lightsaber in Star Wars, showing the unique blend of Chinese and Western martial arts. At 5:00, the award ceremony will be held from the Beijing Capital Sports University martial arts team performances and awards for best school entry, lifetime achievement awards and championship awards.

In response to the plans of the Shaolin Federation of North America, the Shaolin competition, scheduled for Saturday, has been adjusted to Sunday, May 5, to make the day more activities. Includes the 10th Kung Fu Tai Chi Day Celebration, the first Shaolin Course Competition in California, and other Tai Chi and insider individuals and groups contests. On May 5, at 1 p.m., there will be a performance of 6-in-8, Chase, Taijiquan, Modern Martial Arts and Shaolin Kung Fu, which will present a wonderful martial arts feast. *Note 1: The first day of the 2024 Tiger Claw Elite Championship, the first day of “May 4” coincides with the celebration of Star Wars fans. As a rapidly developing modern martial arts form, several organizations have launched competitive esports competitions. Tiger Claw, in partnership with Terra Prime Light Armory, launched the first LED Lightsword Weapons Competition, focusing on creativity and loyalty, with the winner getting a custom lightsaber and other rich prizes. (Illustrated for promotional posters and past martial arts tournaments exciting instant)

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臋衡锟ꪛ婣卲㝕劋槊⻄鴤둛䩘곸겑
美國功夫太極雜誌社舉辦的第
十三屆美國國際武術錦標賽於5月
4日至5日在聖荷西市會議中心南館
舉行，2,000多位來自美國、中國、
加拿大、墨西哥等國家的運動員、
領隊、裁判、武術大師和嘉賓參加
這場武林盛會。
5月4日的比賽項目包括傳統功
夫、現代武術、對練及個人及團體
外家拳等。當日適逢《星球大戰》粉
絲的慶祝日，主辦單位推出了首屆
LED光劍武器比賽特設項目，展現
中西武術的獨特融合。頒獎典禮上
北京首都體育大學武術隊的精彩表
演獲得熱烈掌聲。
5月5日舉辦了第十屆功夫太極
日慶典和首屆美國加州少林考功
大賽，並進行了太極及內家拳個人
和團體組比賽。賽場內劃分不同賽
區，六合八法、查拳、太極拳、現
代武術及少林功夫的競技和表演令
觀眾目不暇接，各路好手翻轉騰
挪、矯健凌厲、剛柔相濟，掌聲、
叫好聲此起彼伏。三名選手分獲大
賽最高級別「虎爪菁英虎頭爭霸賽」
少兒、青年、成年組冠軍，少兒冠
軍得主是聖荷西的廖宇達。大賽分
組總冠軍有50多項。
這屆錦標賽匯聚各方武林高
手。加拿大國家武術隊首任總教練
梁守渝、武術家吳小高、陳式太極
大師陳小旺的高徒陳炳、世界太極
拳冠軍鄒雲建、美國高校太極聯盟
主席翁啟修、柏克萊大學武術隊總
教練方國旋、少林寺監院釋延體、
美國少林文化中心執行長釋延然、
北美洲少林聯合會副秘書長釋延翌
和于振龍等都表演了高端武功。
終身成就獎頒發給堪薩斯州的
武林女傑吳小高。她是中國近代
著名武術大師、「千斤王」王子平的
外孫女，母親王菊蓉也是精通各路
拳法的武術家。吳小高對本報記者
說，她不但要繼承家學，更要讓世
界上更多的人欣賞中國文化的武術
瑰寶。
來自東灣菲蒙（Fremont）的16
歲華裔高中生柳天成獲得了金、
銀、銅牌共4塊。他說練武使他學
會了中國文化的孝道、禮節，也讓
他感受到功夫的博大精深。捷克18
歲青年Karel Korenc也獲得四塊獎
牌，他從6歲起習武，深深愛上少
林武功。 本報記者王蔚聖荷西報道
■（左起）洪文淑、陳秀珊、李新
文、卓春美、賴銘琪、陸淳麗、馬
蒨君、韓慧英、儀容、彭樂雲。
記者王蔚攝
䉗㖪㝤銝❵┯䥧寛挗ⶤ䨽⧜䒤ⲇ⹸䓆
加州地產經紀協會(CAR)最新
數據顯示，灣區九縣3月房價中位
數漲至139萬元，比去年同期激增
15.5%，漲幅居全州第一，重回兩
年前水平，令想要置產的買家進一
步舉步維艱。
《三藩市紀事報》指出，從2022
年秋季以來，聯邦儲備局因應通脹
大幅升息，衝擊房屋買賣活動，最
新數字反映房價已收復過去兩年的
失地。
灣區核心區五大縣3月房價中
位數全面上漲。房價中位數最高是
聖馬刁縣，高達217萬元，其他依
次為190萬元的聖他克拉縣、175萬
元的三藩市、140萬元的阿拉美達
縣和89萬元的康特拉科斯特縣。
灣區地產經紀協會(BayEast)發
言人史塔克(David Stark)指出，灣
區買家意識到等待房價下降已經沒
有意義，「整體而言，我們正在面
對非常強勁的房價上升」。
市場房屋庫存下降，加上現時
房貸利率維持7%以上，令疫情期
間獲低至3%利率房貸的潛在賣家
只好留在原地。即使房屋掛牌出
售，買家也可能陷入競價戰。
普遍缺乏供應導致灣區九縣
買賣個案減少，3月成交年比銳減
5.4%。康縣降幅達21%位居第一，
低庫存促使該縣房價中位數上漲
9.5%。
對買家而言，高房價和高利率
是雙重打擊，令置產夢更遙不可
及。雖然一些經濟學家預測下半年
可能會降息，但最近幾周強過預期
的通脹，可能意味聯儲局將會保持
現有水平，而房貸利率往往都是跟
隨利率的變動。
有地產經紀認為，買家之間存
在激烈競爭，一些通常較慢的冬季
房屋買賣季節被壓抑的需求重新湧
現，而且房價上漲速度比降息速度
還要快，所以高利率下仍積極找房
子。
全國地產經紀協會(NAR)同意
取消地產經紀佣金限制後造成的不
穩定性，似乎對市場並沒影響。
房地產資訊平台Redfin 3月資
料顯示，聖他克拉縣房屋掛牌待售
平均天數僅10天，比去年同期的14
天進一步縮短。聖馬刁和康縣各為
13天，阿拉美達縣為12天，三藩市
則為22天。 本報訊
■大賽最高獎「虎爪菁英虎頭爭霸賽」
少兒組冠軍廖宇達（右）與青年、成年
組冠軍。 記者王蔚攝
■終身成就獎得主吳小高。
記者王蔚攝

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The United States Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine The 13th American International Martial Arts Championship was held in May 4-5 at the Southern Hall of the San Jose City Convention Center More than 2,000 people from the United States, China, Athletes from Canada, Mexico and other countries, The leader, referee, martial arts master and guest attended This Wuling event. The competition on May 4 includes traditional success Hu, modern martial arts, practicing and individuals and groups Outside fists, etc. The day coincided with Star Wars powder Silk celebration day, the organizer launched the first LED Lightsword Weapon Competition Project to show The unique integration of Western and Western martial arts. At the Awards Ceremony A wonderful table of the martial arts team of Beijing Capital Sports University Acting with warm applause. On May 5, the 10th Kung Fu Tai Chi was held Day celebration and the first Shaolin, California, California The contest and the Tai Chi and the inside of the person Competition with groups. Different matches in the field District, 6 in 8, Chase, Tai Chi, Now Sports and Performance Order of Martial Arts and Shaolin Kung Fu The audience is unsightly, all roads are turning Move, strong, gentle, applause, Call to sound each other. Three players have been big. Top level of the game "Tiger Claw Elite Tournament Tournament" Children, Youth and Adult Champions, Children's Crown The army's owner is Liao Yuda of San Jose. Contest points There are more than 50 championships. This tournament gathered all parties at Wullin Gao Hands. First head coach of the Canadian National Martial Arts Corps Liang Shuangyu and martial artist Wu Xiaoqu and Chen style Tai Chi Chen Bing, the high man of Master Chen Xiaowang and the world Tai Chi Boxing Champion Yun Jian and Tai Chi League of American Colleges and Colleges Chairman Weng Yi - yu and general martial arts team at Berkeley University Coach of the Guoxin, Shaolin Temple Monitor Extended Body, The CEO of Shaolin Cultural Center of the United States Deputy Secretary General of Shaolin Federation of North America Delay Delay And Yu Zhenlong and others performed high-end martial arts. Lifetime Achievement Award for Kansas Wuling female Jie Wu. She is modern in China. The famous master martial arts and the prince of "kg king" Ping Granddaughter, Mother Wang Jurong is also proficient in all roads Martial artist of fist. Wu Xiao-Gao to this newspaper reporter Said she not only wants to inherit the family, but also to let the world More people in the world appreciate Chinese culture martial arts The gems. 16 from Fremont, East Bay Young Chinese high school student Liu Tiancheng received gold, Silver and bronze medals are four. He said he had taught him. It has the filial courtesy and courtesy of Chinese culture, and also let He felt the great profession of Kung Fu. Czech 18 Karel Korenc also won four awards Card, he has been in the Wu since the age of 6, deeply in love with less Forest martial arts. This newspaper reporter Wang Wei-San Jose Report ■(Left from left) Hong Wen Shu, Chen Xishan and Li Xinxin Wen, Chunmei, Lai Mougki, Lu Juli and horse Yu, Han Hui Ying, ritual, Peng Le Cloud. Reporter Wang Wei Pho

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Report: Tiger Claw Elite Championships
May 12, 2024
D. Nonymous



I am back from San Jose California, where I attended, the 2024 Tiger Claw elite Championship. And what a Weekend it was! I was there to officiate and run the first May The Fourth LED Saber Tournament that Tiger Claw had added to this years event. But outside of the official business I was there for, the experience really cannot be topped.

It began almost the moment I stepped out of the Airport in San Jose. Being picked up by one of the Dragon Crew, those of us involved with the set up, running, and tear down of the event. We arrived at the venue where I hooked up with Gene Ching and the rest of the crew. After a little set up we broke to get ready for the Welcome Banquet for the staff and VIPs. In attendance we luminaries like Liang Shou-Yu, Grace Wu-Monnat, Bryant Fong, Chen Bing and of course the Tiger Claw and Kung fu Magazine owners and leaders Gigi and Johnny Oh. The food and fellowship was great. Although Jet Lag did have its way with me.

Bright and shiny the Saturday morning I reported to judge Traditional Kung Fu. I ended up in a ring which ended up being the first few competition for the eventual grand champion of the tournament. My first foray judging went well, the head judge was patient and helpful and my fellow judges upstanding and forthright. And all round wonderful experience.

The afternoon was spent sharing lightsabers with the crowd and getting ready for the first competition in LED saber forms. It really is amazing how these things bring people together. Kids and adults alike love the sabers. Even the venerable Masters in attendance were struck by how useful and elegant they really are. I was prepared to field lots of skeptical questions, which I have come to expect. But I got zero myself.

The May the Fourth LED Saber Tournament

The reason I was there in the first place was to run and officiate the first LED Saber Forms competition being held at the Tiger Claw Elite. This was the first Led saber competition using solo forms or “Dulon”. There were six competitors for the event and it was held on the main stage. I was head judge and my fellow judges were none other than Liang Shou-Yu, Grace Wu-Mommant, Bryant Fong, and Jeff Lin. High level masters and well known teachers, and founders in Chinese martial arts here in the US. A panel of True Masters! I have a large sense of admiration for all the competitors for performing in front of such a distinguished panel. I was intimidated enough in my position.

The rules were simple. No time limit, no stylistic constraints. Just keep your blade lit for the entire performance and do not touch the blade when lit at any time. Up for grabs in this event was an issue of Kung Fu Magazine with a story about Ray Park, a Darth Maul Art Box, and a specially engraved saber by yours truly.

The actual competition went well. All the competitors brought their own unique flavor to the stage and my hats off to all of them. The judges as well, Such luminaries of Kung Fu and Wushu, ad yet they approached this lightsaber event with all the seriousness as any other event. It was great to see them truly understand the point of the weapon and I couldn’t be more grateful to them for their judging and expertise.

Shaolin and Taiji Sunday

Sunday was devoted to the Shaolin Games. One of the first international tournaments endorsed by the Temple in China. There were several monks on hand and entire schools devoted to the Shaolin curriculum. Together with Masters demos and the events, there was a lot of Kung Fu to be had. It was also World Taiji Qigong day and I participated in a large group performance of the 24 set.

Closing the event were the award presentations. I received one for bringing the LED saber to the tournament. Although it is just for showing up, its a nice medal and I am quite fond of the memories attached to it.

Coming home

The weekend was something out of a fever dream. It was as if I had broken into mount Olympus and was being allow to party with the gods. Hyperbole aside, it was a kind of home coming for me. To be in the presence of so much Chinese Martial Art and artists, to be seeped in these traditions again, felt very good. Add to that the absolutely wonderful people that were my hosts. Thanks and congratulations on such a successful event. I hope this marks the beginning of a strong relationship between TPLA, USA Lightfencing and Tiger Claw.

And a special shout to the whole Dragon Crew. Some I got to know better than others but every one of you treated me like family. You made me feel totally at home and welcome. Thanks to Greg, Emilio, Hoel, Toch, and Stephen, for saving my bacon more than one occasion during the weekend. I cant wait to join you all again in the near future. To thanks to Gene Ching, the Man the legend. Were it not for yo initing me, none of this would be possible. Thank you, my friend.

This May the Fourth was a great one. And I am given rented energy as Led Saber sport is being accepted by influential people in my parent art. So much of the TPLA curriculum is taken directly from Chinese sources, modern and historic. This has very much been a home coming for me, Terra Prime, and the art of sabering. Soon we wile releasing the rules for Dulon competition, much of which is inspired by competitive Chinese martial art.

To all my new found friends! Thank you for a great Fourth and we will see you all soon!

Check out the Kungfumagazine.com, socials for more photos and coverage.

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