This year’s tournament was held again at the Encinel High school in Alameda, Ca. This year’s participating schools came from, Concord, CA Home of the Concord, branch of the GSA, Walnut Creek, CA, Campbell, CA, San Jose, CA, Boston, Mass, Los Angeles, CA. San Francisco, CA.
Missing this year due to economic reasons and other obligations were, Vancouver, Canada, Edmonton Canada, Richmond, VA, San Bernardino, CA
Despite the smaller turnout the spirits were high and the Federation proudly displayed the Ecoflag where all spectators, athletes, and officials could see. GSA brochures, cards and mini flags were made available at the tournament signup registers counter.
The tournament was held in two rings, this year. One ring hosted the Weapons competitors, both from Tai Chi Mantis and Open Categories. The other ring hosted the various hand forms from the Tai Chi Mantis system and open categories as well as Yang Tai Chi , Chiu Tai Chi Palm and Chen Tai Chi, including Tai Chi Sword.
What was different this year beside flying a full size Ecoflag was the addition of school demo’s in the beginning of the tournament and the continuation of a the Q& A section afterwards that was started last year. My job again changed this year, last year I was a judge. This year I held the coordinator position making sure things ran smoothly. I was a bit unsure at first when I as asked to handle it, but after I got going I could see what needed to be done. Everyone was happy.
The tournament ran smoothly and was enjoyed by everyone. As was the memorial banquet afterwards.
The banquet we have down now after so many years. It went very smooth. The food at the Veggie table was good. I had the treat of a former student seat with us even though she and her husband are not vegetarians.
Small thing give me pleasure these days. Times of less joy will do that I guess. I took less pictures this year, there were others doing plenty of that. I am sure at some point I will get some copies to post on the website and/or on Facebook.
It is interesting to me to see the changes in my placement with the group. From having to make a big effort to be accepted, to this year sitting with the 8th generation for my school photos instead of standing behind the elders. Changing times.
Hello. Great forms! I was curious as too the name and possible contact of the female doing straightsword. I am the director/producer of the action flick “Fists of Righteous Harmony” and am currently in the pre-production process for the sequel and am looking for talent. thank you, Aaron.
LOL feng shui curse!!!! ROFL
yeah, ok, well you can tell me how to contact you I’ll give you her father’s email.
Send me an email! quickjampictures@gmail.com. I’m happily married and would by HAPPY to talk to her father!
Thank you!