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 ICMAC 21st Annual Orlando Tournament
July 5, 2019 — Orlando, Florida

Sifu Slaughter’s Chinese Martial Arts school competed in the International ICMAC 21stAnnual Invitational Chinese Martial Arts Championship July 5-7, 2019.  Competition was tough once again this year with competitors from all over the USA and many other countries competing in traditional Kung Fu styles, Wushu, Tai Chi, sparring, partner forms and others.

Tournament Team Getting Ready to Head to Orlando

The school was represented by eight of Sifu’s senior students (four adults and four youths), many of whom were competing in a

April 17, 2019: Pittsburgh, PA

Sifu David Slaughter is excited to be teaching Tai Chi to participants in the BRiTE (Brain Training and Exercise) Wellness Center program. The BRiTE Wellness Center is a community-based learning center for independent adults that was developed by a team of University of Pittsburgh scientists. BRiTE’s programs are designed to stimulate the brain and body of individuals with the objective of improving overall health and wellness.  The programs are appropriate for individuals with known or suspected mild cognitive impairment, as well as those who simply wish

October 20, 2018: 

Sifu Slaughter’s Chinese Martial Arts school competed in the Zang Invitational Martial Art Tournament at the Provident Charter School in Pittsburgh, PA.

September 21, 2018:  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sifu Slaughter and his students were honored to have performed for a second consecutive year during the 13th Annual Silk Screen Asian Film Festival Red Carpet Gala at the Fairmont Hotel. Sifu Slaughter and his students performed a demonstration  More information on the films for the film festival can be found at www.silkscreenfestival.org

June 30, 2018 — Orlando, Florida

Sifu Slaughter was inducted into the ICMAC Hall of Fame on June 30, 2018.  This award recognizes Sifu Slaughter’s dedication and many contributions to Chinese martial arts, as well as his, and his school’s, consistent participation and volunteer work with the ICMAC tournaments over the past 20 years.  The ICMAC, under the direction of Master Nick Scrima, established the Hall of Fame for masters and grandmasters as part of its 20th year anniversary celebrations, with the initial inductions taking place at the ICMAC Orlando tournament

June 30, 2018 — Orlando, Florida

Sifu Slaughter’s Chinese Martial Arts school competed in the ICMAC Orlando 20thAnniversary Tournament June 30 – July 1, 2018.  Competition was fierce, with over 2,000 talented competitors from 13 countries performing in 10 rings, in front of over 1,000 spectators – record breaking attendance for ICMAC!  

Competitors in many styles of Chinese martial arts came from all over the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Colombia, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Bermuda, Australia, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and Azerbaijan to compete in this prestigious 20th Anniversary ICMAC Orlando Tournament. 

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