EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE   NEWS Updated April 9, 2006

Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Roars at the 2006 Tiger Balm Internationals (March, 2006)

In their biggest competition of the academic year, Team Evergreen traveled with the National Team up to Vancouver, British Columbia to compete in the Tiger Balm Internationals, a huge internationally recognized event with some of the top competitors on the continent.

Evergreen Kung Fu Shows Their Mettle at the Island Open Championship (February, 2006)

In their first competition of the winter academic quarter, Evergreen’s Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu team traveled by car and by ferry boat to Victoria, British Columbia to compete in their third tournament of the season, the Island Open Championship.

Evergreen Kung Fu Builds Momentum at Belfair Tournament (November, 2005)

Team Evergreen has delivered again with another strong showing at Jesse Palmer’s 2005 Northwest Open.

2005 Western Canadian Martial Arts Challenge (October, 2005)

Continuing on their streak of open-circuit wins, the Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw National Team was joined by the up and coming crew of contenders from Team Evergreen for the trek across the border to compete at Bill Hunter’s Western Canadian Martial Arts Challenge.

National Team Wins Bid at Rick Cropper’s Mighty River Classic (September, 2005)

Five members of the Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw national competition team descended on Rick Cropper's Mighty River Classic for the third stop on their campaign to tear up the national open martial arts circuit.

2005 Palm Springs International World Karate Championships (September, 2005)

The Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw National Team continued its attack on the open martial arts competition circuit, this time at the 15th Palm Springs International World Karate Championships hosted by Master Julio Arana.

Nate Sonnenberg Takes Another Gold in Vegas (September, 2005)

World Champion forms competitor and Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw instructor Nate Sonnenberg once again won fist place for Traditional Chinese Forms, this time at Barbie Dickenson’s 2005 Las Vegas Legacy open martial arts tournament.

Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Family Re-Unites for Victory in Centralia (March, 2004)

USA Nationals; one of the biggest tournaments of the year for the Northwest region. Seven hundred competitors, intimidating right? Wrong.

Black belts from the national team joined with newcomers to the Bak Shaolin family, and the results were tremendous. The team showed up in force, and dominated nearly every division they entered. With the help of Grandmaster Fu Leung and Sifu Dana G. Daniels the team took home forty-four medals.

2004 Northwest Opens (February, 2004)

2004; a new year, another chance for the Northwest chapter of Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw to repeat history by claiming another victory on the Open Martial Arts Competition Circuit.

Team Evergreen Kung Fu Returns With Victory in Tenino (November, 2003)

On Nov. 8 and 9 at the Washington State National Tournament of Champions in Tenino some of the faces of the Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu team had changed, but the results were the same. Thirteen competitors from Team Evergreen and the Olympia and Seattle branches combined to earn 25 trophies.

Team Evergreen IV Unbeatable at Eatonville Charity Tournament (May, 2003)

The fourth incarnation of the legend of Team Evergreen stormed through Eatonville on Saturday May 10 taking fourteen trophies and two Grand Championships at Jesse Palmer’s annual Eatonville Charity Tournament, an NWMAA sponsored event.

Team Evergreen IV Continues Streak at Pac West Tae Kwon Do Championships (April, 2003)

There’s a myth that kung fu stylists fare poorly at open karate tournaments. The same myth persists regarding Tae Kwon Do competitions. Team Evergreen, a Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu collegiate competition team, continues to dispel myths.

Goal accomplished.

Fourth Generation of Team Evergreen Kung Fu Explodes on to the 2003 Circuit (April, 2003)

On Saturday, April 5 the members of The Evergreen State College’s Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu team drove into Des Moines, Washington with a common goal: domination.
Goal accomplished.

Evergreen Kung Fu Veterans and Newcomers Win Again in Centralia (March, 2003)

In the first tournament after a three month hiatus, Evergreen's Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu team came out with an indomitable winning spirit, proving that the next generation of Eagle Claw competitors is primed to make their presence known on the competitive martial arts circuit.

Kung Fu a Hit With Kids (January, 2003)

OLYMPIA -- Ashleigh Brock, 10, likes to kick. Her 13-year-old sister, Samantha, likes to punch.
Their mother, Jana, likes the idea of her daughters learning self defense. And Jessie Smith ... well, she likes to teach girls how to defend themselves.

From The Olympian Newspaper, January 7, 2003

Inside Kung Fu 2003 Hall of Fame Competitors of the Year: Team Evergreen Inside Kung Fu Magazine awards Team Evergreen with the title "Competitors of the Year" in their 2003 Hall of Fame issue.

Team Ever-Gold — Inside Kung Fu Feature Article The latest revolution in sport karate isn't karate at all; it's Team Evergreen, one of Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu's national competition team branches. While Kung-Fu stylists often fare poorly at open karate tournaments, Team Evergreen has been forging an unbroken chain of victories up and down the West Coast.

Evergreen Kung Fu starts season strong at the 2002 Northwest Tae Kwon Do & Open Championships in Scappoose, Oregon (October, 2002)

In their first tournament of the year, Evergreen's Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu team made a strong showing, kicking off another highly anticipated season for The Evergreen State College's winningest team.

Team Kung Fu Team Caps Off the Year Winning in Eatonville (May, 2002)

The Evergreen Kung Fu Team had a strong showing at the Mount Rainer Invitational tournament in Eatonville last Saturday. Six members of the Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw team competed in forms and fighting, bringing home nine trophies.

Team Grandmaster Fu Leung Visits Evergreen for Seminar (May, 2002)

Grandmaster Fu Leung, founder of the Bak Shaolin Ying Jow Wushu Pai International, recently traveled through Olympia, Washington spending two weeks with his students at The Evergreen State College. During this time, the Grandmaster gave daily seminars on Choy Li Fut technique. His teachings centered around the form 'Four Directions' and its applications.

Team Evergreen Kung Fu steals the show in Spanaway (April, 2002)

Team Evergreen Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu continued its winning tradition traveling to Spanaway, Washington to compete in the PacWest Tae Kwon Do Association Martial Arts Championships.

Team Evergreen at the Shorinryu Open (April, 2002)

Evergreen's Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Team made a hard-hitting appearance at the Shorinryu Open Karate Championships Tournament in Tacoma.

Team Evergreen Kung Fu spends spring break in winning style (March, 2002)

Eleven Shaolin Eagle Claw competitors competed in the Coca-Cola USA Nationals in Centralia, Washington on March 23rd and 24th taking both trophies and their opponents respect.

Jessie Smith Starts Shaolin Eagle Women's fighting Team in Olymipa (December, 2001)

Jessie Smith, team captain of Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Women’s Nation Team, currently ranked #1 in IMAC’s (International Martial Arts Counsel) 2001 World Championship standings announces the formation of a new class and team “Shaolin Eagle Women’s Fighting Team” based in Olympia, WA.

Team Evergreen Kung Fu -- Up and Coming Junior Team Keeps it Rolling in Second 2001 Comp While Jessie Smith Earns Top Northwest Ranking in IMAC Towards Worlds(October, 2001)

Sam Haskin and Owen O'Keefe continue to rack up raiting points towards IMAC Worlds.

Team Evergreen Kung Fu starts season in winning style (September, 2001)

Team Evergreen Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu kicked off their season in top form on Saturday September 15th at the Emerald International Open Martial Arts Championship in Tacoma.

Team Evergreen Wins Big at the 5th Annual Northwest Open (April, 2001)

May 19, Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Team Evergreen Kung Fu competed in the 5th Annual Northwest Open...

Team Evergreen Wins 7 Medals With 7 Competitors (April, 2001)

Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Team Evergreen competed at their first tournament of the 2001 season on April 28...

Team Evergreen Kung Fu getting ready for new season (April, 2001)

The Evergreen Kung Fu Club Prepares for its 2001 competition season.

Team Reflects on World Games Trip (January, 2001)

Competitors recall best, worst of first look at National competition (from The Olympian, January 23, 2001)

Evergreen Kung-Fu Team Fighting on all Fronts (December, 2000)

An article written in The Olympian detailing the team's fight to get funding.

Persistence Pays Off for Kung-Fu Team's Fund Raising (December, 2000)

An article written in The Olympian summarizing the hardship the team went throught to get to the Super Grands.

Team Evergreen Wins at Rick Cropper’s Mighty River Classic (October, 2000)

On the weekend of October 7th, Team Evergreen sent three members to compete at Rick Cropper’s Mighty River Classic martial arts tournament in Vancouver, WA.

A Letter From Bob Eastlake (September, 2000)

Robert Eastlake, father of Team member John Eastlake, writes an email to the administration at The Evergreen State College regarding recent difficulties the club has had receiving funding for the Super Grands.

Evergreen Kung Fu Team wins medals -- The Olympian 9/12/2000 (September, 2000)

The Evergreen State College Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu team dominated National BlackBelt League qualifying competition at the National Karate Championships in Seattle.

Shaolin Eagle Aerobics Classes Begin (September, 2000)

Jessie Smith of The Evergreen Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Team teaches "Eagle Aerobics" at the Evergreen State College through the Liesure-Ed program.

Kung Fu team Set For Nationals -- The Olympian 8/30/2000 (August, 2000)

The Evergreen State College Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Team recife several invitations to the Super Grands in Savannah, GA.

NBL 200 Ratings (August, 2000)

The National BlackBelt League released its 2000 ratings placing several members of the Evergreen State College Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Team with Regional and National rankings.

Evergreen Kung Fu Arises Victorious At the 12th Western US Nationals (July, 2000)

Over the weekend of July 28-29, Team Evergreen competed at the 12th Western US Nationals hosted by Sifu Al Dacascos.

Team Evergreen Welcomes Grandmaster Fu Leung (July, 2000)

The Evergreen State College Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Club was privileged by a visit from Grandmaster Fu Leung.

Team Evergreen at Ken Low's "Can-Am Internationals" (June, 2000)

The weekend of June 24 saw a core crew of 6 team members and National Coach Sifu Dana G. Daniels competing in the NBL (National Blackbelt League) rings at the Can-Am Internationals in Vancouver Canada.

Team Evergreen at Master Rick Johnson's Northwest Martial Art Karate Kung Fu Friendship Tournament (June, 2000)

Saturday, June 17th saw another victory for The Evergreen State College Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Competition Team this time at West Coast NBL arbitrator Rick Johnson's Northwest Martial Art Karate Kung Fu Friendship Tournament.

Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw at "Tribute to the Arts" (June, 2000)

On June 10, 2000, The Evergreen State College Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Competition Team visited the town of Rainier, Washington to compete in the Tribute to the Arts Tournament hosted by Master Archibeque's Gun Fu school.

Evergreen Kung Fu Visits Neighboring Tournament in Eatonville (June, 2000)

The Evergreen State College Kung Fu Club paid a visit to the town of Eatonville on June 3rd to take part in the Northwest Martial Arts Challenge.

National Victory for Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw At the Midland Martial Arts Championship (May, 2000)

The Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw National Competition Team returned Victorious from the Midwest Martial Arts Open Championship.

The Evergreen Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Team Win's Again! (April, 2000)

The Evergreen Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Team threepetes victory at the Oregon Rose City Nationals.

Team Evergreen Wins Big in 2000 Tiger Balm Internationals (April, 2000)

The Evergreen State College Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Team kicked off spring break right at the 2000 Tiger Balm Internationals.

Evergreen Kung Fu Team Scores Big at Oregon Nationals (February, 2000)

Evergreen's Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu team returned from its first competitive outing in the year 2000 with seventeen medals.

Kung Fu Girls Kickin' It (January, 2000)

An article in the Cooper Point Journal about team co-captains Loa Arnoth and Jessie Smith

Evergreen's Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Club Welcomes Dutch European Guest (May, 1999)

Evergreen's successful martial arts team, the Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Kung Fu Club welcomes Sifu Gianni de Michele to Evergreen.

Rose City Nationals - Eugene, Oregon '99 (April, 1999)

For the second year in a row, Evergreen's Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Fighting and Forms Team demonstrates true traditional Chinese Martial Arts in its purest and simplest form and shows its raw superior strength in the fighting ring.

Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw Team Dominates in Aberdeen (February, 1999)

Evergreen's Bak Shaolin Eagle Claw team makes its mark in Aberdeen by placing 19 times and winning first place in every forms division with an Eagle Claw team competitor.

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