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Chinese Martial Arts
Wushu & Kuoshu
International Championship
JANUARY 12, 13, 14, 2007
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Wyndham Hotel Albuquerque International Airport
Sifu Dug Corpolongo    dug@lotusdragon.com      1.866.306.0118
A Benefit for
Community Development Martial Arts

WELCOME!

Thank you for participating in the 2007 Desert Dragon Chinese Martial Arts International Invitational Competitions. The proceeds from this tournament are benefiting Community Development Martial Arts, which has been providing free Tai Chi Chuan classes to Senior Citizens as well as Kung fu scholarship and mentoring programs for at risk and low income children since 1991.

The Desert Dragon Competitions is only possible because of the efforts of countless volunteers, fund raisers, sponsors, as well as the judges, timekeepers, scorekeepers, and of course you the competitors. I want to thank each and every one of you for volunteering your time, your expertise and your commitment and for helping to make the Desert Dragon Chinese Martial Arts Competitions a resounding success.

Sifu Dug Corpolongo, Director, Desert Dragon Competitions

Site:                            Wyndham Albuquerque Airport

Date & Times:     
Friday January 12, 2007:

2:00 p.m.          Competitors Registration Begins:

4:00 p.m.          Official’s certification workshop:

7:00 p .m          Opening Ceremonies & Masters’ Demonstration:

Saturday January 13, 2007:

8:00 a.m.          Official’s certification workshop

8:00-10:30 a.m. Master’s Seminars

8:30-10:30 a.m. On site Registration

10:30 a.m.         Officials and Competitors meeting

11:00 a.m.         Tournament begins (Forms competition, Tai Chi, Shuai Chiao)

7:00 p.m.           San Da

Sunday January 14, 2007:

8:30-10:30 a.m. On site Registration

8:30-10:30 a.m.  Master’s Seminars

10:30 a.m.         Officials and Competitors meeting

11:00 a.m.         Tournament begins  (Continuous  & Weapon Sparring, Self Defense, Push Hands, and Chi Sau)

5:00 p.m.          Friendship Banquette

 Registration:  Tournament Pre-Registration must be postmarked with payment by December 12, 2006.

Make checks payable to: Community Development Martial Arts    Mail check and registration form to:

Community Development Martial Arts,   1805 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque NM 87110

Fees:                    Pre-Registration   Adults: $65 for *All Events    Children: $45 For *All Events  

                                 *NOT including Masters Seminars

                                  On Site Registration   Adults: $85*   Children: $55*

                                  Group Tai Chi, School Competition: Included (Must have at least 3 people on team)

                                   Master’s Seminars    $20 Registration    $25 each seminar

                                   Spectator Fee   $5 per day    $10 All 3 Days    (Children 5 and under are free.)

Accommodations:  
Hotel Rooms:Wyndham Albuquerque Airport, Albuquerque, 2910 Yale Blvd SE (505) 843-7000    $59 per night

Be sure to mention Desert Dragon Competition to receive your discounted room rate.

Attractions: Native American Pueblos border Albuquerque on 3 sides and the Sandia Mountain National Forest looks down on the city from the east. Albuquerque is home to the Sandia Peak Tramway, the world’s longest suspended cable tramway. Other great vacation attractions are the city's historic district “Albuquerque Old Town” and the San Felipe de Neri Church, which was built in 1706, Albuquerque’s Bio Park which includes the botanical gardens, aquarium and zoo. Our city boasts several world-class museums including the famous New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. And Santa Fe, “The City Different”, is only 50 minutes north on I-25.

Restaurants:          We’ve negotiated discounts for our competitors at local restaurants including:

·         Kai’s Kungfu Kafe: Cool pictures of historical Kungfu Masters on the walls, university area.

·         Mr. K's Chinese Restaurant: Cool replicas of the Terracotta Soldiers and the Great Wall

·         Cafe Seattle Uptown: Best Coffee in ALbuquerque.

                                  We’re currently negotiating discounts for our competitors and judges with several other dining and entertainment establishments. Coupons will be available at the tournament.