Vital Martial Arts Academy is thrilled to announce its outstanding performance at the prestigious 9th West Coast Martial Arts Championship held on October 4, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida. Our dedicated students showcased incredible skill, discipline, and sportsmanship, bringing home an impressive collection of medals and accolades!
The championship, known for attracting top martial arts talent from across the region, proved to be an excellent platform for our students to demonstrate their hard work and commitment. From dynamic forms to intense sparring matches, each participant from Vital Martial Arts Academy left a lasting impression on judges and spectators alike.
The success at the 9th West Coast Martial Arts Championship highlights the effectiveness of Vital Martial Arts Academy’s comprehensive training programs, including Kung Fu and Wushu, which focus on developing not only physical prowess but also mental fortitude, respect, and self-confidence.
We extend our sincerest congratulations to all our medal winners and participants. Your achievements inspire us all and reinforce the vibrant and thriving martial arts community we have built.
Here is a list of our incredible students who participated and achieved success at the championship:
16 – 17 years old
- Diana Bushueva. Advanced
- 1st Place Hand Forms
- 1st Place Weapon Forms
10 – 11 years old
- Carlos Gomez-Moreno. Advanced
- 1st Place Hand Forms
- 1st Place Weapon Forms
8 – 9 years old
- Sorina Codita. Advanced
- 1st Place Hand Forms
- 1st Place Weapon Forms
- Lucia Viscito. Intermediate
- 1st Place Hand Forms
- 1st Place Weapon Forms
- Maria Gomez-Moreno Intermediate
- 1st Place Hand Forms
- 1st Place Weapon Forms
We also wish to give a special thank you to Master Israel Perez for hosting this excellent tournament. The 9th West Coast Martial Arts Championship continues its tradition of providing a premier, well-organized, and highly competitive environment for martial artists of all ages and disciplines, and Master Perez’s commitment to the martial arts community is evident in the quality of this annual event. We look forward to competing again next year!
