Bring out the Jackie Chan in you! The demonstrations area is an interactive program that allows the audience to observe and sometimes take part in various forms of Asian Martial Arts.

The Crimson Kings Drum, Fife and Bugle Corps is a non-profit organization located in Manhattan's Chinatown. Sponsored by the New York Chinese School and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, the Corps serves the greater metropolitan area by providing youths with learning activities through music and performing arts. The tradition of drum corps is born from veterans as a way of expressing patriotism in the early 1900's, and since then, has grown into a youth-oriented sport that specializes in music, performance, and expression. For more information, call 212 226-5346 or e-mail [email protected]

Gwan Ping Yang Tai Chi & Wild Goose Chi Kung
Sifu Bill Wong Chin has been practicing martial arts for over 25 years and has been teaching in New York since 1997. Bill studied Asian Studies and Economics at Columbia University. Bill learned Tai Chi and Chi Kung in El Cerrito, California in the San Francisco Bay area. His Gwang Ping Yang Tai Chi and Northern Shaolin come from Dr. Yun-Chung Chiang. Bill belongs to the sixth generation of Yang stylists. His Wild Goose Chi Kung is from Liu Hui Ru, a student of Yang Mei Chun. At the age of 107, Yang Mei Chun still teaches in Beijing. Bill Wong Chin endeavors to continue these traditions and share the treasures of health and longevity by teaching Mind-Body Kung Fu in corporate interactive workshops, in classes, and in private lessons. Call 516-414-0032.

JUDO-HAMAGUCHI MARTIAL ARTS
Judo means “the way of giving way. It is a Japanese martial art founded in 1880 by Professor Jigoro Kano. Judo was developed from jiu-jutsu with the intention of creating an art which would be very safe to practice as a form of physical and spiritual education. Thus, the judo repertoire emphasizes throwing and pinning techniques, as well as chokes and armlocks for adult students. Falling techniques are taught first. Striking techniques are only included in advanced katas (forms) but not in randori (sparring) or competition. The emphasis in judo is on randori practice rather than kata. Judo has been included in the Olympic games since 1960 for men and 1988 for women. Therefore it is a truly unified martial art with one international governing body overseeing black belt grading standards and the rules of competition. Sensei Deidre Hamaguchi - 2nd dan. Call 212-926-JUDO (5836)

Shaolin Long Fist
Master Henry Gong, a student of Sifu Nelson Tsou, has been training in Martial Arts for over 29 years. His students will perform the Saber, and Empty Hand Sets from Traditional Northern Shaolin Longfist. 718 539-6422 or visit our website at www.shaolinlongfist.homestead.com

Southern Praying Mantis
Southern Praying Mantis is a short range, quick and efficient form of Kung Fu that uses grappling, trapping and pressure point strikes. Founded in the Jook Lum Temple in Kwongsai province, this rare form is now open to the public through Sifu Norman Chin. Call 718-339-3575.

Tai Chi Chuan
Developed in the 17th century, Tai Chi Chuan is characterized by slow and sometimes lightning fast flowing movements. This graceful internal martial art is practiced by millions as a daily morning exercise. All movements of the body are integrated into one effort and the Chi life force energy cultivated provides the benefit of increased health and vitality. The Chen, Yang and Wu styles as well as san shou applications will be demonstrated by the Chen Robert school of Tai Chi Chuan Grandmaster Chen Wai Gwun. Call 212-925-6490.

Wu Mei Pai
Wu Mei Pai is a Ming Imperial Martial Art that entered the Shaolin Temple when the Manchu overthrew the Ming and established the Ching Dynasty. Deeply internal, it is a powerful comprehensive system that develops speed, sensitivity and excellent health. Represented by students of Sifu Ken Lo of the Wu Mei Kung Fu Association. Call 212-577-2633 or visit our website at www.wumei.com.

Hatha Yoga
Ketan Patel (Kavi) will lead a class in traditional Hatha Yoga which everyone is welcome to participate in. Students will align, balance, stretch, and strengthen all the muscles, joints and connective tissues in their bodies while learning to coordinate their breathing to purify their sprit. Gentle and relaxing, everyone will be able to follow these simple and powerful exercises. Certified at the Integral Yoga Institute, Kavi is a resident instructor at the Interfaith League of Devotees. Call 212-533-8704.

Chi Gung
Sifu Ken Lo will lead a Chi Gung workshop for adults. Chi Gung is a form of deep exercise that develops the life force of the body. It unifies mind, body and spirit to enhance and support physical movement and refine coordinative skills essential to maintain health and lengthen life. Easy to follow and perform, anyone can participate and benefit from this mini-class. Call 212 577-2633 for more information.