| WINTER MAKEUP TEST |
The MAKEUP TEST WILL BE THIS SUNDAY 3/2/08 at 1PM. If you missed the 2008 Winter Test, please attend the makeup test! |
MARCH 2, 2008 1PM |
| New BaJi Class |
Friday Nights 7:00PM-9:00PM- Da Ba Ji Class. We will be teaching Da Ba Tze (Big Ba Ji Basic 8 Foundational Movements) and the Da Ba Ji form (Big Eight Forces) to all Black Belt students. The class will be taught by Sifu Alex Chang. Master Ma will allow students who are qualified, but not able to learn Shiau Ba Ji to participate and learn Da Ba Ji. This is a rare opportunity as this form has not been taught in over 5 years. This program will be at the B program price, but free to students and instructors reviewing what they already know! |
February 29, 2008 and on
Friday Nights 7:00-9:00PM |
| New Push hands Class |
Saturday Mornings, 10:30AM-11:30AM Sifu Tom Tsai will open up his Tai chi class for all members, especially black belts, to practice push hands. Push hands is an important part of the training for all martial artists as it teaches us to feel the power of the opponent and absorb it, without losing stability. This is a great opportunity to get some practice and prepare for tournaments. Sifu Kazumasa Kuken has brought home several gold medals in the event, so come and learn how to compete and win at this form of competition. |
March 1, 2008 and on
Saturday Mornings 10:30-11:00AM |
| New Staff Class |
Sunday Evenings, 6:00-8:00, Sifu Michael Mavroudes will be holding a new Staff class for intensive training in the skills of one of the fundamental weapons of Kung Fu. Come practice with other experienced students where there will be more space and freedom of movement for this long weapon. Beginners are welcome to come and watch. Intermediate students are encouraged to come and try out the staff to get a feel for the weapon. |
March 2, 2008 and on
Sunday Evenings 6:00-8:00PM |
| NEW CHILDREN'S PROGRAM DEMO |
Our new children's demo video is now available! Take a look and give us some feedback! click here!It's still in the early draft stages, so if you have good footage, send it to us, and we'll try to incorporate it! Check out Youtube.com for videos submitted by NYWUTANG, and you'll find many of our videos already posted! |
February 27, 2008 |
| 2007 Wutang Hall Of Fame Tournament in Ohio |
Wu Tang Hall of Fame Open Tournament sponsored by Master Tony Yang was held this past weekend in Akron, Ohio. Master Marlon Ma came back from Beijing for the occasion, arriving the day before to make the trip. Thank you Master Yang and Master Ma, it is always an honor and pleasure to see you.
The expedition was a great success. Sifu David Chiang and Sifu James Gu were asked to perform in the Masters Demonstration at the Opening Ceremony, wowing the crowd with a display of skill and power. David, James, and Sifu Kaz Kuken were asked to be judges of the event, which is quite an honor in itself. Thank you for representing us with grace and confidence.
The competitors were exceptional as well:
Naoki Okai Adult Baji Division Gold Medal
Taison Okai Youth Hand Forms Gold Medal
Keith Owens Traditional Hand Forms Gold Medal
Northern Praying Mantis Gold Medal
Continuous Light Contact Sparring Silver Medal
Click for photos of the event:
Congratulations to all courageous participants. Standing alone in an unfamiliar environment and performing at your best requires confidence backed by many hours of practice. You have passed another test!
Let us all build on the success from the tournaments we participated in the last few months and The Fall Test. Set new goals, find ways to improve, and take steps to achieve it. We are extremely fortunate to have a Master who let us grow to our fullest, and many Sifus to guide us there. We are part of something very special!
| October 13, 2007 |
| 2007 Wong Fei Hong Tournament in New Jersey |
We continued out successful outings to the tournaments this time at the Wong Fei Hong Tournament hosted by Yee's Hung Gar. We saw many friends which we made
last year. Assistant Instructors Marvin Go, Jin Ooi, and Sifus David Chiang and Chi Yuan Hwang attended. We brought 6 competitors and won 7 medals! Keith Owens won 3 medals, 2 Gold and 1 Silver!
Intermediate Northern Praying Mantis
Gold Medal - Keith Owens
Intermediate Northern Style Kung Fu
Silver Medal - Keith Owens
Childrens' Northern Praying Mantis
Silver Medal - Times Hwang
Bronze Medal - Sean Zhou
Intermediate Sparring - Light Weight
Silver Medal - 2nd Place - Keith Owens
Advanced Sparring - Light Weight
Bronze Medal - 2nd Place - Keith Owens
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September 29, 2007 |
| 2007 USKSF Tournament |
We went to the Baltimore United States Kuo Shu Federation tournament and had an amazing time. Sifu James Gu and David Chiang went with five students and did very well. With seven competitors, we won 10 medals.
More importantly, we met Master Jason Tsou from LA Wu Tang and the Master John Hum from Ottawa Canada. We were very happy to meet with the other Wutang schools and we all had dinner at Obrykie's crab restaurant. Master Lum suggested that we should make it a tradition for the Wutang schools to meet and eat together every year!
Advanced Northern Praying Mantis
Silver Medal - David Chiang
Bronze Medal - James Gu
Advanced Northern Style Kung Fu
Silver Medal - David Chiang
Intermediate Northern Praying Mantis
Gold Medal - Keith Owens
Silver Medal - Martin Franshaim -
WuTang Ottawa
Bronze Medal - Luc Chauvin -
WuTang Ottawa
Intermediate Northern Style Kung Fu
Gold Medal - Carlos Ramirez
Silver Medal - Keith Owens
Beginner's Light Contact
Silver Medal - Arthur Syed
Bronze Medal - Lucas Siminovsky
Advanced Light Contact - Middle Weight
Copper Medal - 4th Place - Jin Ooi
Weapon Fighting Light Contact
Silver Medal - Jin Ooi
Copper Medal - 4th Place - Michael "?" -
Honorary WuTang Member
Women's Intermediate Northern Praying Mantis
Silver Medal - Mpho Maruping -
WuTang Ottawa Member
Bronze Medal - Yen Enge -
WuTang Ottawa Member
Women's Beginner's Northern Praying Mantis
Silver Medal - Ginny Bolduc -
WuTang Ottawa Member
Women's Beginner/Intermediate Southern Forms
Gold Medal - Ginny Bolduc -
WuTang Ottawa Member
Women's Open Weapons
Bronze Medal - Ginny Bolduc -
WuTang Ottawa Member
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July 28-29, 2007 |
| INDEPENDENCE DAY BBQ! |
COME CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY WITH YOUR WUTANG FAMILY! BRING YOUR OWN FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR A LITTLE COOKOUT IN OUR BACK YARD! Take a little time to
get to know your fellow kung fu devotees a little better. Hope to see your friends and family there!
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July 4, 2007 1PM-7PM |
| NEW ULTRA-INTENSE SUMMER SUNDAY WORKOUTS AT THE BEACH! |
want a greater challenge? Want to get into the best shape of your life? Want to do what you thought was impossible? Push yourself to new limits at Jones Beach with us Sundays at 2PM.
On July 1, 2007 we ran and fought for 4 miles in 6 inches of water. Join us and see what you can do! There is limited space so call to reserve your spot! 
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Summer Sundays at 2PM |
| PERFORMANCE AT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT! |
We had a great performance at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Kissena Park. Thanks to all our performers for their hard work!
Times Hwang
Ashlee Hwang
Howard Tai
Kuya Okai
Keith Owens
Carlos Ramirez
Jin Ooi
Marvin Go
Kelly Shu
Jack Xiang
Andrew Kao
CY Hwang
Taison Okai
David Lefkowitz
Naoki Okai
Russel Lee
Kaz Kuken
Jose Beledo
James Gu
David Chiang
Alan Lee
Howard Lau
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June 23, 2007 4:30 PM |
| 100 TIMES IN ONE DAY!!!! |
Assistant Instructor Jin Ooi, inspired by his fellow Assistant Instructor, Marvin Go, practiced Tza Chue 100 times in 3 hours!! 28 times the first hour. 36 times the next. and 36 times the hour after that! Breaking all records of what was thought to be possible,
Jin Ooi should be an inspiration to all of us to practice harder! |
June 12, 2007 |
| 1000 TIMES!!!! |
Assistant Instructor Marvin Go led the way when he became determined to do Tan Tuei one thousand times! His dedication and commitment will pay off in unimaginable ways. When he is done, he will undoubtedly be a master of Tan Tuei.
Motivated by Marvin's dedication, both Assistant Instructor Jin Ooi, and Red Belt Carlos Ramirez have decided to practice Tza Chue and Li Pi one thousand times! Make sure you encourage them and ask them how far they've gotten! |
May 30, 2007 & June 6, 2007 |
| SPRING 2007 TEST |
The Test is this week!! Practice hard and prepare for your next opportunity to advance to the next level! All students must attend the test. We will be testing Shaiu Chi Den
as well as your other forms so you may be able to advance to your next belt sooner than you think!!! The fee is $50 per form tested. Be prepared! |
May 12, 2007 2PM |
| PERFORMANCE AT BUDDHIST TEMPLE! |
We had a great performance at the Fu Guan San Temple in Flushing. Thanks to all members who participated and showed up to give us moral support! |
May 20, 2007 1PM |
| SPRING 2007 TEST |
We had a very successful test, with many students scoring in the high 80s! That is a rare achievement and congratulations to those members! We had several promotions to brown, red and blue belt. Congratulations to these intermediate
level students. They will be black belts soon! |
May 12, 2007 2PM |
| NEW AFTERNOON CLASS!!! |
From now on, there is a new class from 4:30-6:00PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Long Fist and Praying Mantis for all levels will be taught, so
if you're only coming on weekends, here's your chance to get more practice in!! |
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30PM |
| PERFORMANCE AT PS 162 QUEENS! |
We had an excellent performance at PS 162 where almost 20 of our students represented our school in front of both parents and kids.
Loraine Zhou, Nicole Zen, and Sean Zhou, who are students at that school, showed off their skills to their classmates. A special thanks goes out
to Michael Lai, whose daughter also goes to PS 162 for arranging this opportunity. |
February 28, 2007 6PM |
| NEW BA JI CLASS! |
We are starting our first BA JI CHUAN class for students new to BA JI in three years. Our last group of students has grown strong and
skilled and are ready to help teach others kung fu. This is your chance to learn the style that is at the top of our system. It is the system
made famous by Great Grand Master Li Shu Wen, who 'required no second hand' to defeat his enemy, and his disciple, Wu Tang Founder
Grand Master Liu Yuen Chiao.
Used to train the body guards of Presidents and high ranking officials in Taiwan, Ba Ji teaches students the secrets of short distance power, deadly
elbow strikes and striking with the whole body. After learning Ba Ji, everything you do will improve. The class will meet Saturdays from 5PM-7PM.
B program. |
March 10, 2007 |
| RENOVATIONS AT WU TANG |
We've done some renovation to Wu Tang so if you haven't come in for some time, come check us out! We've painted some and changed our
boiler! We're sure you'll like the new look. |
February 11, 2007 |
| WINTER 2007 Make-up Test! |
The make up test was a success, with several students moving up in rank! Congratulate them when you see them! |
February 11, 2007 1 PM |
| WINTER 2007 TEST |
It was a great showing at the Test. More than 15 students took their exams and passed on to the next rank! |
JANUARY 20, 2007 2PM |
| SOME CLASSES CANCELLED THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! |
We'll be taking Thursday off from our Wu Tang family to spend with our other families. We wish you all a
happy Thanksgiving. There will also be no class from 2-5 PM on Saturday and Sunday! So if your regular class
was cancelled, come during the week. Monday night from 6-7:30 is a perfect time to come practice for all ages. |
NOVEMBER 23, 25, 26 |
| SIFU GEORGE HU'S is here to visit! |
Come and see our rising star! He's only here til Thanksgiving, when he will go back to Taiwan to begin filming his third series. He
will be going to the Shaolin Temple to study for his next role in an action series! The best time to catch him is during our Saturday
2PM Class. |
NOVEMBER 7-24 |
| MAKE-UP FALL TEST |
A successful test where Kelly Shu became our newest black belt! |
OCTOBER 29, 2006 |
WUTANG OHIO TOURNAMENT!
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We returned from a successful tournament in Canton, Ohio. It was great to see the other Wu Tang masters and students. Alaska Wu Tang
was represented by an impressive 10 students (or more!). They showed their special dedication to Kung Fu by traveling thousands of miles
to participate in the tournament.
cONGRATULATIONS TO:
Lynne Yip - Silver Medal in Yang Tai Chi
Richard Kuan - Silver Medals in Ba Ji and Youth Praying Mantis
Kazumasa Kuken - Bronze Medal in Push Hands
Kuya Okai - Bronze Medal in Youth Hand Forms
David Chiang - Bronze Medal in Advanced Men's Northern Praying Mantis
| OCTOBER 14, 2006 |
| FALL TEST |
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD ATTEND! BROWN BELTS PREPARE FOR YOUR BLACK BELT TEST! |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 2PM |
11th Annual Wong Fei Hung North Eastern All Kung Fu Championship!
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Instructors David Chiang and James Gu brought a team of Wu Tang students to the Wong Fei Hung Tournament to show the other
Kung Fu schools what Wu Tang Kung Fu can do.
Assistant Intructor Robert Kuan along with Jin Shen Ooi and Jake Preda fought in the light contact sparring divisions.
Both Jake Preda and Jin Ooi dominated their fights but despite the rules of the competition, consistently overwhelming their
opponents. Unfortunately our competitors were handicapped in the competition, since they were not allowed to grab and attack
their opponents, use their elbows or knees, or even be aggressive. Jake Preda made it to the semi-finals of his class, where
he was disqualified after tripping and knocking down his opponent over 4 times. Jin Sheng Ooi received a bronze medal
in his class after losing by split decision to the eventual winner of his class (who won because his opponents were all disqualified).
In the forms competition, Robert Kuan brought home the gold medal in the teen Advanced Northern Style Hand Form Competition!
David Chiang won a silver medal in the Northern Style Praying Mantis competition and Jin Ooi won a second bronze medal in the
Intermediate Northern Style Hand Form Competition.
More importantly, we were approached throughout the competition because many of the other kung fu practitioners recognized that we
had a style and power that was very different from what they had seen before. Our fighting ability impressed many people, who had not seen the
forms used and applied in competition or in real fights. This competition gave us the opportunity to see how Wu Tang kung fu compared to other
fighting styles fared very well.
Good Job and Congratulations to all our competitors for their excellent performance.
See videos from the competition HERE!
| SEPTEMBER 23, 2006 |
| SIFU GEORGE HU'S TELEVISION SHOW NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD! |
Our honored instructor George Hu is now a star! He was one of the main characters in a series called "Emerald on the Roof"
which aired in Taiwan a couple of months ago! It's now available on DVD at the Asian video stores! Look for it! |
SEPTEMBER 2006 2PM |
INSTRUCTOR MICHAEL MAVROUDES TAKES FIRST PLACE AT
2006 INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT IN
QINDAO, CHINA!
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Congratulations to Sifu Michael Mavroudes who won gold medals in both the Tradtional Praying Mantis and Traditional
Weapon events. Sifu Mavroudes also won a silver medal in the Traditional Ba Ji event. Sifu Mavroudes is a testament to Wu
Tang Kung Fu's quality around the world. Salute him when you see him next! | AUGUST 19 & 20, 2006 |