On September 16-18, 2011, Master Tat-Mau Wong and Master Nick Scrima hosted the 2nd Annual "Golden Gate" Chinese Martial Arts Championship.

Over 900 competitors of all ages from across North America and several countries came together for this tournament. The Peninsula Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency was filled to capacity with even more top competitors and masters than last year’s San Francisco championship!

The energy was high and full of excitement as spectators, fellow competitors and masters came together to cheer for their favorite athletes and watch some remarkable performances.
The championship began right on schedule with the Opening Ceremonies being lead by a traditional Chinese Lion dance which was guaranteed to bring good luck and success to the ICMAC.  A surprise at the opening was the beautifully emotional National Anthem played on the violin by fourteen year old Leah Leiner.  Leah, a 2nd degree black belt at the Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy later competed in the tournament.

Throughout the day all eight rings were filled with non-stop action as competitors of all ages and levels stepped up for their chance to go for the gold. The ICMAC & its competitors were fortunate and honored to have more than 100 top Officials and noted martial art VIPs in attendance to judge and ensure a fair and top quality competition.

Also as part of this year’s event, the ICMAC was proud to support the Asian American Donor Program. AADP is dedicated to increasing the availability of potential stem cells donors for patients with life threatening diseases curable by a stem cell transplant.  They were on site at the event to conduct a donor drive for their  ‘Be the Match Registry’. Master Tat- Mau Wong, host of the ICMAC says, “ Not only does an event like this help Chinese martial arts to develop and grow, but it provides a unique opportunity for AADP to reach out to the Asian population. Kung Fu is all about promoting health and AADP is about saving lives. Together I know that we can make a difference and we were happy to do what we can to support their cause.”

Following a full day of Saturday competition, the audience was treated to the evening Masters’ Showcase. Renowned masters of a wide variety martial arts styles wowed the audience with their amazing skills. Then on Sunday morning the competition concluded with Sparring, Push-Hands and Chi Sao.

The championship is fast becoming one of the premier events on the ICMAC Worldwide Circuit and we appreciate the support & goodwill of all our competitors, officials, VIPs & schools who came together in the spirit of ‘friendship through martial arts”.  We look forward to seeing you again next year!

You can view results here:

Traditional Hand forms 
Traditional Weapons
Wushu Hand Forms
Wushu Weapons
Wing Chun
Taiji
Taiji Weapons
Taiji Push Hands
Xing Yi  
Bagua
Liuhe Bafa
Sparring & Sport Sanda 
Instructor Division

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A special note to Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy students & families: Our own Tat Wong students from our schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, Connecticut, Brazil & Chile in all divisions, did amazing and were a shining example of confidence, dedication, kung fu skill and sportsmanship. And thanks to our hard-working, energetic and devoted volunteers… our tournament ran like ‘clockwork’.
We are so very proud of all our students, volunteers and families that worked so hard and showed such great support. We couldn’t have done it without you.

We want to give a special thank you to Sifu David Law for serving as coordinator, Sifu Jeff Chow for overseeing the Sport Sanda and Sifu Francisco De Paula for leading the amazing Tat Wong Team from Brazil & Chile. And of course, thank you to all our wonderful Tat Wong sifus and instructors for preparing our students to go for their goals & to be their best always!

Again, a fantastic performance by everyone, and don't forget... training for next year's tournament starts TODAY!