09/22/2026
Our group had a big day. Turns out Kung Fu does very well in an open tournament (meaning, there's Karate, Shotokan, Kempo, etc.) Lonnnng day, everyone did at least two events. Sifu Dario and Tamara did not win at the ultimate level (Grand Champion). But they stayed for it! Christophe (left) looks sad but he won a gold medal in his advanced category. So it was a good day, and they all practiced hard. I don't think we would pull this off at one of the National Kung Fu tournaments - mostly first place - but that's what makes the local ones fun; there are not 20 people in every event.