Tiger Balm Internationals Martial Arts Tournament
2055 Purcell Way V7J 3H5 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

At the 2019 Tiger Balm Internationals the BCIT broadcast team did a fantastic job documenting specific matches in the MMA division. Have a look here https://youtu.be/vj-IaMNldRs

You can be reassured that our event will proceed as planned. Our registration numbers are strong and continue to rise. We are receiving many questions about whether we may cancel. Obviously this is an evolving situation globally and we are committed to the health and safety of our participants. Currently health professionals are assuring the public that the risk from COVID-19 is very low. As martial artists our response to fear is not to shy away or cower, but rather to confront head-on and summon our courage. Rational behaviour with self-imposed modifications that ensure health (such as regular hand-washing) will help everyone to move forward without undue panic. Best wishes

WIth Danger Comes Opportunity

The Tiger Balm Internationals has been running annually for more than 3 decades and it will run again this year on March 21 and 22. Year-after-year, what makes this tournament so special is YOU: -The competitors who strive for excellence under duress; -The officials and participants who bring their skills and share them freely; ... -The audience that holds its breath and then roars with appreciation, that claps at the demonstrations of warrior love, as well as the recoveries and shows of heart; -The tireless volunteers that work so hard behind the scenes, who enjoy their front-row seats, the camaraderie, and the sandwiches. We will be holding our 2020 tournament gladly and with courage. We will be paying special attention to the opportunity to enjoy the strength and solidarity of the martial arts community amidst a time of great global uncertainty. There is much information and mis-information flying about in this world these days. It is important to adopt the level of risk in your behaviour with which you are comfortable. Responsible behaviour includes refraining from exposing others to one’s illness when one knows one is sick. As a Promoter of the Tiger Balm Internationals, I would like to assure you that everyone's health and safety is our number one priority and we are undertaking special measures to ensure that our goals are met for this year and into the future. Thank you for your support and good luck to you. Sincerely, Sifu Josh Schafer

Before becoming the promoter for the tournament, Sifu Josh Schafer was a participant for many years. Here he is seen demonstrating Praying Mantis Steals the Peach open hand form in the Grand Championships.

Tiger Balm Internationals features 11 different sparring categories including Lei Tai (Chinese Kickboxing) which involves punching, kicking, and throwing with points awarded for ring-out.

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