Dream Year for Local Martial Arts Team

Local martial arts school, Shaolin Martial Arts Centre (SMAC), led by Si-Gung Stuart Brooks of Jordan Springs, have had an amazing start to the year. The inspiring Team SMAC have been unstoppable in their tournaments, winning multiple medals as they prepare for their journey towards the 2025 US Open World Championships.

In just six months, Team SMAC have competed and won a total of 278 medals and trophies, with an average team size of 23 competitors and growing. The year started with the Western Open in Bathurst in February. Since then, they have competed in the NSW Open (March), Sydney Pride Games (April), Battle of Canberra (April), Sydney City Open (May) and Winter Open (June).

“This is the 7th Generation of Team SMAC, and it’s some of the best I’ve ever trained. I joined them in competition this year to lead the way, but this will be my last year competing. They, as individuals and as a group, have made me immensely proud. I love seeing the students grow, physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are an amazing group; our youngest competitor is 5 and our oldest competitor is 66,” explained Si-Gung Stuart to the Jordan Springs Gazette.

Their next tournament will see a team of 11 travel to the Melbourne Open on 23rd July. This will be followed by All Valley Open Maitland (August), Central Coast Open (September), World Cup Sydney (October) and ISKA National Championships (December).

A well earned three month rest will be had till it starts again in February 2024, when they commence preparation for their team to be part of the Australian contingent attending the 2025 US Open World Championships in Orlando, Florida.

They will be seeking sponsorship to help their team with costs for the US Open trip in the future.

Whilst home, Team SMAC hope to be more involved with local events.

“We are open to do demonstrations at school events, Council events and any other way we can promote our amazing students,” he said.

Si-Gung Stuart believes it’s the family environment that helps the students to thrive.

“I would like to say a massive thank you to our Team SMAC parents, as without them and their support none of what we have achieved would have been possible. They are a big part of our school and the culture that we have built. We would love you to be a part of it”.

For more information, you can call them on 0438 092049 or visit their website at www.smackungfu.com.au.