Ken Wins Gold Medal in Advanced Hsing-I Competition in Chicago

On Saturday, June 26, 2004, Ken competed in the 3rd Annual Chicago International Wushu/Gong Fu Tournament.  In the advanced Hsing-I forms competition (the most advanced group), he won the Gold Medal performing a 12-animal form called "Hsingichuan."  The all-day tournament included dozens of divisions, featuring competition among many styles of kung fu, including Tai Chi, Hsing-I and Bagua.  The tournament was held at the Holiday Inn Northshore.  It was Ken's first appearance at the tournament, and it was a fascinating day with outstanding martial artists displaying their skills.  Video clips are coming soon on this page and on a soon-to-be-created Tournament/Seminar page.  Keep checking back.

"I love tournaments," Ken says.  "I entered two events and won the gold in one of them.  It was a learning experience.  When you receive feedback from a jury of your peers, and from judges with far more experience, it's a valuable thing.  It's also fun to meet other internal artists and find out where and how they train.  The differences within even the same art are fascinating to watch."

To watch video clips from the tournament, go to our Tournament/Seminars Page.