The “International Chinese Martial Arts Championship” is a worldwide circuit promoting friendship through the martial arts.

According to their website (www.kungfuchampionship.com) they “… are not a formal federation or association but simply an organization that transcends political boundaries. Everyone can participate and we require no membership fees. We are devoted to the development and promotion of Chinese martial arts through friendly high-level competition.”

Tournaments are held in the following North American cities/states:

• Houston, TX
• St. Louis, MO
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Dallas, TX
• Seattle, WA
• Charlotte, NC
• Denver, CO
• Boston, MA
• Orlando, FL
• Las Vegas, NV
• Chicago, IL
• San Francisco, CA
• Tulsa, OK
• Washington, DC
• Orlando, FL/Disney®

As well as the following countries worldwide:

• Canada (Vancouver BC)
• Brazil (Sao Paulo)
• Norway (Oslo)
• Asia (TBA)
• Africa (TBA)

According to Nick Scrima of ICMAC: “The ICMAC Finals were held at the Dolphin Resort on November 3, 2012, as part of the Disney IMAF – International Martial Arts Festival. We had spirited competition for kids, juniors, teens and adults in Traditional Northern and Southern Styles, Contemporary Wushu, Tai Chi, Push Hands, and Continuous Sparring. There were outstanding performances all around, with special excitement and close competition in the traditional advanced weapons divisions.”

Participants traveled from across the country including: Florida as well as Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois.

The ICMAC also is planning another major event and competition in the Orlando, FL/Disney area for July 12-14, 2013. The event will feature: the world championships, an Asian festival, lectures, seminars as well as a business summit.

Look out for future articles and updates regarding this event as well as an exclusive interview with Nick Scrima of the International Chinese Martial Arts Championship.

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