Kung Fu, Lion Dance, and More on Saturday, November 7, 1-2 pm, at Manchester High School!

Join us at 1 pm on Saturday, November 7, at Manchester High School for exciting performances of kung fu and Chinese cultural arts!

Master Malee Khow and Malee's School of Tai Chi & Kung Fu of Manchester is organizing the 16th New England International Chinese Martial Arts Championships, and the Opening Ceremony and Masters Demonstrations are open to the public.

The Opening Ceremony starts with traditional lion dance and dragon dance followed by kung fu and tai chi by masters and schools from around the world, plus by classical Chinese dance and music.

One of the biggest performances will be Grandmaster Chung from California and his famous demonstration of the power of kung fu in which he breaks a bamboo pole suspended by two pieces of paper with a wooden sword without tearing the paper.

Performers from New England, San Francisco, Chicago, and as far away as China will also be there to wow spectators with their skills.

Buy tickets at the door (11+: $25, 4-10: 20, 3 & under free). Tickets for the event are good for the whole day, so you can also watch competitions from high-level athletes from 9 am to noon and 2 to 7 pm.

Championships website: newenglandchampionships.com/

SMILE KaiMai Program Workshop

On Sunday, November 8, take advantage of a rare opportunity and learn SMILE KaiMai. This is a clinically researched mind-body exercise program, one of the very few mind-body exercise therapies that has demonstrated improvements in a range of health indicators, including anxiety, depression, stress, sleep quality, body weight, blood glucose, muscle strength, physical function, and quality of life. It is regarded as an innovative approach to chronic disease prevention and health management.

For more information: newenglandchampionships.com/2026-workshops/