Kung Fu Gala ~ October 14th 2022

At our First Annual Kung Fu Gala, students of The Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy of New England and Metrowest Kung Fu gathered to celebrate the achievements of several students and instructors.

Sihing Robert McDaniel, Corin Fritz, Scott Morrison, Sihing Kevin Simpson, and Jim Fiore were all recognized for their contributions to the schools and their progress as students.

From left to right: Sifu Gary J. LaChapelle Jr., Sihing Robert McDaniel, Corin Fritz, Scott Morrison, Sihing Kevin Simpson, Jim Fiore, Sihing Eliot Prisby

Several students and instructors were promoted:

• Cheyenne LaChapelle was promoted to Third Degree Black Sash in Kung Fu, and received the title of Sifu.

• Sihing Eliot Prisby was promoted to Second Degree Black Sash in Kung Fu.

• Sihing James Fiore was promoted to First Degree Black Sash in Kung Fu.

• Sihing Kevin Simpson was promoted to Certified Black Sash in Tai Chi.

From left to right: Sifu Karim-Ben Saunders, Sifu Gary J. LaChapelle Jr., Sifu Cheyenne LaChapelle, Sihing Eliot Prisby, Sihing Kevin Simpson, Sihing James Fiore

Thank you to Hannah of Iris Leaf Photography for photographing the event, Romas of Mairounis Banquets for the venue, Simo for the beautiful sashes, everyone who brought food for the potluck, and our students and their families for their continued support of our schools.