Testing and Wong People Tournament this weekend

We will have our monthly test at 11:00 am this Saturday, June 26. If you aretesting, be sure to have your full uniform and belt, sparring gear (Blue andGreen belts for dragons, green and above for adults). Check this week tomake sure your tuition is up to date and testing fees have been paid. If you are not testing, you should still come out to support your fellow students and cheer them on. You are encouraged to bring something to share for the potluck celebration following the test. There will be no kung fu or wushu classes on Saturday because of the test (Tai Chi class will run on regular schedule).

On Sunday, June 27, the Wong People Tournament will be held at Trinity College in DC. You can find details at http://www.wongpeople.com/id10.html

Registration begins at 10 and competition at 11. At noon, there is the opening ceremony with a procession and introduction of schools, so even if you only come as a spectator, wear your shirt and march with us. There are events in forms, wushu, weapons, sparring, tai chi, push hands and more.

There are separate divisions by age (8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36 and older) by experience (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and gender. The opening ceremony includes an incredible lion dance team and other demonstrations.

Sifu Raymond Wong has again generously offered the opportunity for anyone to compete. If you cannot afford the tournament registration, just write "Kung Fu Stimulus" by the payment information of the registration form and you will owe nothing. If you cannot pay now, write "IOU" on the form and you can pay what you can, when you can.