What an incredible weekend for Vital Martial Arts Academy! Our dedicated students just returned from the 27th Annual International Chinese Martial Arts Championship in Orlando, Florida, held from June 27-29, 2025, with a remarkable 21 medals!
Our athletes poured their hearts into preparing for this prestigious event. Their hard work, discipline, and passion for Wushu and traditional Kung Fu truly shone through as they competed against martial artists from around the globe.
A Historic Achievement: Sorina Codita – Double Grand Champion!
Amidst all the outstanding performances, one achievement stood out as truly historic: Sorina Codita became a Double Grand Champion!
Sorina’s unparalleled skill and dedication led her to claim not one, but two coveted titles: Kids Wushu Grand Champion and Kids Traditional Kung Fu Grand Champion. This extraordinary feat showcases her incredible versatility and mastery, making us immensely proud and inspiring everyone at our academy.
Every one of the 21 medals won is a testament to the countless hours of training and perseverance by our students. We’re incredibly proud of every single participant for their courage and commitment.
10 – 12 years old
- Carlos Gomez-Moreno Advanced
- 3rd Place Wushu Hand Forms
- 2nd Place Wushu Long Weapon
- 2nd Place Wushu Short Weapon
- 2nd Place Wushu Other Weapon
7 – 9 years old
- Sorina Codita Advanced
- Kids Traditional Kung Fu Grand Champion
- Kids Wushu Grand Champion
- 1st Place Wushu Hand Forms
- 1st Place Wushu Long Weapon
- 1st Place Wushu Short Weapon
- 2nd Place Traditional Hand Forms
- 1st Place Traditional Long Weapon
- 2nd Place Traditional Short Weapon
- Maria Gomez-Moreno Intermediate
- 1st Place Wushu Hand Forms
- 1st Place Wushu Long Weapon
- 2nd Place Traditional Hand Forms
- 1st Place Traditional Long Weapon
- 2nd Place Traditional Short Weapon
- David Ainisman Beginners
- 3rd Place Wushu Hand Forms
- 2nd Place Wushu Long Weapon
- Maria Marzac Beginners
- 3rd Place Wushu Hand Forms
- 2nd Place Traditional Hand Forms
- John Estrin Beginners
- 3rd Place Wushu Long Weapon
- Anthony Marzac Novice
- Exceptional performance
- Georgiy Zakhvatov Novice
- Exceptional performance
6 and under years old
- Leonardo Girasol Novice
- 2nd Place Wushu Hand Forms
- 3rd Place Traditional Hand Forms
The 27th Annual International Chinese Martial Arts Championship (ICMAC) is one of North America’s largest and longest-running Chinese martial arts tournaments. Held annually, typically in Orlando, Florida, it brings together martial artists from around the world to compete in various categories of Chinese martial arts, including Kung Fu, Wushu, Tai Chi, sparring, and push hands.
The event features hundreds of divisions for all skill levels and age groups, with multiple competition rings, grand champion awards, and often includes masters showcases and seminars. It’s a significant event for the Chinese martial arts community, fostering “Friendship Through Martial Arts™.”
