Dear Masters, Athletes, Parents & Friends
The 2016 Windy City Championships was a huge success. We are already receiving inquiries about next years’ event, so, please, save the date, September 9, 2017 for the 7th Annual Windy City Chinese Martial Arts Championships at the Pheasant Run Resort in beautiful St Charles,Illinois. Check back often to the website for updates on the 2017 Windy City Chinese Martial Arts Championships.
Sifu Ray Hildreth
Push Hands Skills – Softness to overcome hardness..
Presenter – Master Chun Man Sit
Tai Chi (Taiji) Push Hands is a unique martial art. Trained correctly, the old can beat the young and the weak can defeat the strong. In this workshop you will learn howto use softness to overcome hardness and why less is better than more. All styles are welcome.
Master Chun Man Sit
Master Chun Man Sit studied Six elbows kungfu in Hong Kong in 1972. Later he has learned many different styles; such as Tai Chi (Wu & Chen), Karate, and many qigong methods. He has been chief judge in many US national tournaments for over 20 years. He teaches in Kansas City and is an expert on Wu Tai Chi, 6 elbows kungfu, push-hand and Chinese weapons.
Friday September 15th(location to be announced)
6:00 pm – On On Site Registration
Saturday September 16th (St Charles Ballroom)
7:00 am – Workshop Registration
7:30 am – Tournament, On Site, Registration Begins
Workshops Begin
8:45 am – Doors Open
9:15 am – Judge’s Meeting
9:45 am Competitors Entrance & Opening Ceremony
10:00 am – Lion Dance & Masters Demonstration
10:30 am Competition Begins
6:00 pm – Competition Ends