You can also read more about the production at BroadwayWorld.com.

(Left to Right) FRONT ROW: Sifu Todd Takeuchi, Kate, Joey-Ross, Billie Ann, Renee, Buddha-Jay, EZ BACK ROW: Jett, New, Carlos, Sigong Steven Baugh, Lance, Keoni

The Lions did a great job for the opening ceremony and again with the Masters demonstration at the end of the first day. Calexico Lohans from our sister school, “Temple of the Sun Martial Arts Academy” in California, joined us in a fast improvisation which added flair to our regular routine and can be seen on our website “lvlohans.org” then clicking on the link “You Tube-videos”.

Nine of our Lohans competed… and all of them came away with medals; which included gold, silver and bronze… some of them winning in more than one event.

Sifu Nick Scrima from Florida did a fabulous and successful job in putting on this long-awaited collaboration.

Medalists:
Kate Andaya: Women’s Sword and Shield (SILVER)
Joey-Ross DeChavez: Sparring (GOLD, SILVER), Mantis Form (Bronze)
Renee Ogawa: Int. Sparring (GOLD), Chi Sao (SILVER)
Buddha-Jay Ymson: Adv. Sparring (GOLD), Chi Sao (GOLD)
Ezechiel Ortega: Mantis Form (GOLD)
Jett Zendel: Int. Sparring (GOLD), Mantis Form (SILVER)
New Wong: Adv. Sparring (GOLD), Chi Sao (GOLD)
Lance Brazil: Jian Shu Sword Sparring (GOLD)
Keoni Everington: Adv. Sparring (SILVER)

The medal recipients were:

New Chuencharoenwon: Gold medal in women’s sparring.

Jason Ymson (Buddha Jay): Gold medal in Sanda (Chinese kick boxing – Heavy weight division).

Kathy (Kat) Corpus: Gold medal in Push hands, Bronze medal in Yang Tai Chi form, Silver medal in women’s northern form.

Ray Brown: Silver medal in Yang Tai Chi form, Bronze in Yang sword form.

Aaron Ortega: Bronze medal in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing – lightweight division).

Calum Sutton: Bronze medal in Mantis form (intermediate division).

Tara Tran: Silver medal in open hands forms (girls division), Gold medal in sparring (girls division).

Jet Sendel: Bronze medal open hand form, Silver medal in short weapons, Silver medal in Mantis form (intermediate division).

Jesse deChavez: Bronze medal in sparring (intermediate division), Silver medal in Hand forms (Teen division), Silver medal in Chinese sword fencing, Gold medal in staff (two man partner form), Gold medal in Mantis (intermediate division), Gold medal in short weapons form.

Jesse picked up the most medals.	Jet did great for a one year student.	11 year old Tara our youngest competitor.
Kat without a doubt was the prettiest competitor.	Ray Brown did our school proud with his forms.

Friday
12 noon – Registration opens for both competitors and workshops
4PM – 9PM-Seminars and workshops in Session… Registration closes
9PM – Mandatory Officials Meeting

Saturday
8AM – 9:30PM – Registration
9:30AM – Opening Ceremony (Lohan Lion Dancers)
10AM – Competition Begins
5PM – Competition Ends for the day
7:30PM – Masters & Teams Demonstration

Sunday
8AM – 11AM – Seminars/Workshops in Session
11AM – Competition Resumes
Sparring, Push Hands & Chi Sao
5PM – All Competition Ends
Spectator Tickets are $25 – Adults & $15 – Kids (12 & under)

August 10 – Monday
Lion Dance for the LV Metro Police Department – the NAPOA Conference (NAPOA stands for National Asian Police Officers Association) It will be held at the Palms Hotel in the AM – TBA.

August 22 – Saturday
Lion Dance/Full Demo for the Back to School Fair Committee held at College of Southern Nevada (CSN) – Cheyenne Campus – TBA

Will keep you posted on updates…

Blogs: The annual camping trip for the Lohans was a great experience for the students. We camped at Cave Lake outside of Ely… the weather was beautiful and we did get to eat fish caught by the few lucky ones… enough to feed us all… the only tiresome thing was the drive… 4 and a half hours…

On Tuesday July 28th… the school played host to 35 day campers (ages 6 thru 11) on a field trip with the City of Las Vegas… We entertained and demonstrated for 2 hours to a very enthusiastic group… they even got to participate in a few basic routines for kids…

Lots of Leo birthdays this month…
August 8 – Saturday – Blue Jay’s wife Shanya is celebrating her birthday with a bash at her place… we’ll have to squeeze in our wishes in between the tournament schedule…

August 15 – Saturday, we’ll be celebrating our school mascot (Baby Xavier) 2nd birthday at Dashi’s place… should be fun…

All for now…
Billie Ann

On June 19th the school had a potluck and raffle fundraiser held so we could bring Share Lew from San Diego… a revered Taoist Master and mentor to our SiGung Steven Baugh. The school raised $1529 from their bake sale and raffle…

July 4
8:15 – check in for Summerlin Patriotic Parade – Dragons/Lions

11:30am – Lion Dance for Sienna Community Center (Summerlin)

July 10, 11, 12
Camping at Cave Lake Campgrounds – $14 per car/per night (watch for flyers)

August 7, 8, 9
International Chinese Martial Arts Championship – Tuscany Hotel

August 10
Lion Dance for Metro Police at Palms TBA

Where: China Town Plaza Showroom
When: Friday, April 17th
Time: 3PM to 10PM
Price: $5.00

The Kung Fu students from the Lohan School of Shaolin are putting on a fundraiser for the school with an event that will feature “Kung Fu & Break Dancing” competition and demonstration at the China Town Plaza Showroom (upstairs) on April 17th from 3PM to 10PM.

The boys have been working with several outreach programs in various schools including UNLV, CSN, community centers and the Boys and Girls club. Some of the High Schools that will be competing are Sierra Vista, Durango, Bonanza, A-Tech, Liberty, Spring Valley. It is part of our efforts with the Gang Task Force and NV Youth Alliance to keep the kids off the streets and give them an outlet for their high energy and talents.

Please try to cover this as I think it’s a great human interest story that the public should be made aware of. We are expecting 300 (plus) students parents and teachers. Many enthusiasts from California and Utah are also coming to support this event.

Video includes a segment on our Lion Dancers.