Jade Dragon World International Championship Tournament
General Information
Coming Soon!
USA, Thailand
Tournament Information:
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Welcome to The Event
The days of the underground fighting tournaments are over!
The Jade Dragon Tournament is a unique martial arts competition that delivers the pure excitement of a Vegas prizefight along with the family oriented festival atmosphere of a traditional Chinese Tournament. Spectators will have the opportunity to witness many of the up and coming champions of the martial arts world compete in traditional Chinese fighting, Wu Shu events, weapons exhibitions, as well as seminars given by the fore most masters of the ancient arts. Competitors will also be able to test their mettle and swear by the products and techniques that allow them to train. The Jade Dragon Tournament recreates the traditional Imperial Chinese competition and emphasizes the excitement and pageantry of this ancient spectacle!We look forward to seeing you there.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Federation offices at (301) 565-9325, or e-mail info@igflf.com .
Sincerely,
Terrance Anthony Robinson
Executive Director
International Gung Fu Lei Tai Federation
IGFLF Jade Dragon Tournament
What is the Lei Tai?
The words Lei Tai simply mean "great platform," however, the significance of the Lei Tai is more than just a platform. The Lei Tai was a formal place for martial artists of ancient China to perform their demonstrations and duels during feudal times. Originally, The Lei Tai was a 24ft. x 24ft. platform which stood 13ft. high upon pillars. To compete, one had to climb the great platform without the assistance of a ladder. As time went on the height of the platform was reduced from 13ft. to 10ft., to 8ft., to 6ft., and now, in modern times, it is 3ft. in height. The platform is similar to a boxing ring but without the advantage of having any ropes and opponents are allowed to throw each other off the platform.
There are many, many stories about challenges made on the Lei Tai. Some fathers were even looking for a husband for their unwed daughters. There are even tales of unmarried, female Sifus (teachers) challenging candidates, one after another, who wished to wed her. Of course, the best or the winner became her husband.
One of the most renowned Gung Fu Sifus, Fok Yuen Karp, set up a Lei Tai to challenge the International Martial Arts heroes at Cheung's Garden in Shanghai. In contrast to the traditional height of Lei Tai rings, Fok's ring was only 4 1/2ft. It was 1/3 or 1/2 the traditional height! This could have been a major factor in what led to the modern day 3ft. height.
Today the Lei Tai exists around the world for martial artists to test their skills, in sporting combat, that is no different than boxing, judo or wrestling.
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All Jade Dragon Tournaments Are Officially Sanctioned United Kung-Fu Federation of North America Tournament Events |
