The 2016 Victorian Kung Fu Championships have been announced for Sunday, 31 July at the Springvale Indoor Sports Centre, 546 Springvale Road, Springvale South.

Closing date for internet registration is Friday, 1st July and to register, please go to: www.2016vicstate.eventbrite.com.au

The event is open to all Kung Fu Wushu Australia members and/or its state affiliate members only. Registration is only via the internet link noted above.

Rules and regulations and medical forms required can be found here: 2016 VIC State

Good luck to all who compete, and we look forward to seeing you there!!

Been a fantastic trip, heading to Crete for the first time, to work with Sifu Giorgos Christolakis and his students in Chania. My trip coincided with his school’s 5th anniversary, so it was a great time for all. Check out the highlights here.

From there, it was off to Venice to see old friend and student, Sifu Mirco Zago, and some of his senior students in Italy. His school’s been rebuilding and my visit was timely in helping our Italian brethren to reinforce their understanding of the Kwok Fu lineage we practice. See how they went here.

Leaving Venice, it was on to Greece, to visit my dear friend and student, Sifu Panagiotis (Panos) Brebos in Athens. He and his students have really embraced the teachings of our lineage and are making huge strides in their progress. During my visit to Athens, I was also interviewed again by Mavri Zoni, Greece’s martial arts magazine. It was the third time they’ve had an interest in how the Kwok Fu lineage of Wing Chun is changing the horizon of Wing Chun around the world. Highlights of what happened in Athens can be found here.

By all accounts, our international roots continue to spread and grow well…

Tuesday, 26 January is Australia Day, a public holiday to celebrate our Aussie spirit and to get together with family and good friends. What better Aussie “tradition” than to not work on a public holiday?

Do as the poster says, and “don’t punch anyone in the head.” Therefore, the Academy will be closed on the Australia Day public holiday, with no class at the Grange Community Centre that evening.

Please note: there will be class on Monday, 25 January at Werribee.

Enjoy Australia Day celebrations – travel safe and have a good holiday!!!