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| From left: Brian Haennelt, Emily Melancon, Chandra Moore (kneeling), Summer Lujan, Kiala Lujan, Steve Adel (in back), Vivian Borello, Shih Fu Eileen Hancock and Kaia Smith |
BALTIMORE — Grass Valley martial arts
school, Body Balance Academy, showed its kung fu prowess at the U.S.
International Kuo Shu Championship Tournament in Baltimore and brought
home the medals as evidence.
The team took six gold medals in forms,
weapon sparring and light contact sparring. Eight additional silver and
bronze medals were also awarded to the team of martial artists.
The Kuo Shu Championship Tourney is an annual competition that celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.
Body Balance owner and Master Shi Fu Eileen Hancock takes her team of students to the competition every year.
Team spirit runs high for this small band
of competitors. Six students from Body Balance Academy participated in
the tournament.
“We are a small and energetic team of capable and committed students,” said Hancock.
Hancock grew up participating in
international kung fu and tai chi tournaments and now participates as a
judge. She was recognized for her support and participation in the
tournament and received an executive citation from the Baltimore County
Executives.
Before this year’s tournament began, the
governor of the state of Maryland, Martin O’Malley proclaimed July 21-28
International Kuo Shu week. President Obama signed the proclamation.
Body Balance Academy is located in the
old Union Building on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley and offers
classes in kung fu and tai chi.
http://www.theunion.com/news/sports/7554189-113/balance-body-medals-team
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