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I was at Silicon Valley Comic Con 2.0 last weekend and crossed paths with a lot of martial arts friends there. I went last year to meet Ray Park for our JULY+AUGUST 2016 cover story Ray Park: The Force of Wushu - work summons me to cons a lot for similar reasons. I started a small facebook album on cons for our KFTC page, which I anticipate will grow. I’ve been doing cons since I was a teen and lately, there’s been a growing martial arts presence there, so I figured it was time to start a thread here.

I was even at this demo below.

Martial arts demo showcase real-life little superheroes at Silicon Valley Comic Con
By Mariecar Mendoza April 24, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2017 12:22pm


Actor Ernie Reyes Jr. Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017 held at San Jose Convention Center on April 22, 2017 in San Jose, California. Photo: Albert L. Ortega, Getty Images
Photo: Albert L. Ortega, Getty Images

Superheroes-in-training showed off their skills when martial arts master Ernie Reyes Sr. brought out his team for the last day of this years Silicon Valley Comic Con.

On Sunday, April 23, dozens of fans cheered on his team from West Coast Martial Arts Association, which has programs all over the Bay Area, as they performed acrobatics, choreographed fight scenes and more during a short martial arts demonstration at the conventions outdoor festival at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Some in the crowd even called the smallest of the talent group real-life little superheroes.

But as Reyes Sr.s mantra goes, true martial arts is more than kicking and punching. Its a positive way of life a skill and ethic that has changed the lives of students like Sage Stephenson.

When I started, I didnt have that much self-confidence and it really helped me with that. Ive improved a lot, said the 12-year-old Santa Clara resident, who revealed her favorite superhero is Wonder Woman.

Ernie Reyes Sr. and Jr. were special guests during this year’s Silicon Valley Comic Con in San Jose.

Media: Mariecar Mendoza / sfchronicle.com
At 70 years old, the Salinas native also showcased his moves as his son, actor Ernie Reyes Jr. emceed.

The younger Reyes, who was born and raised in San Jose, is best known for his martial arts skills in films like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Surf Ninjas and The Last Dragon. More recently, hes added acting credits to his resume for his roles in NCIS: Los Angeles and TNTs The Librarians among other shows. He was among the three-day Silicon Valley Comic Cons celebrity guests at the San Jose Convention Center.

When I was a little kid doing martial arts, before I got into film and television, we were down here doing marital arts demonstrations and so its really cool to come back after 30-something years and be able to meet my fans, said 45-year-old Reyes Jr. Its awesome to see the Silicon Valley be able to have a comic con and have it grow so quickly. Im happy to be a part of it.

Mariecar Mendoza is The San Francisco Chronicle arts content editor. Email: mmendoza@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SFMarMendoza Instagram: @sfchronicle_scene

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Man, you come right out of a comic book. Read The Kung Fu of Comic Cons 2017 Silicon Valley Comic Con 2.0 by Gene Ching

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hey, you met tiny Danny Rand!

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Rand…meh.

You know what I think of Rand already.

I was hoping to meet Elektra.

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Tiny Elektra would be cool, yeah… :stuck_out_tongue:

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It’s a comic con…tiny better than fat…

What can I say? I can poach a quote…

“Sméagol hates nasty hobbitses!”

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AfroComicCon

Throwing this up for our ol’ member Lokhopkuen

AfroComicCon 2018 will be held at SAE Expression College, a college located in Emeryville, California, geared toward the entertainment industry and known for its around-the-clock schedule and eight-week terms. It offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: 1/ Animation & Visual Effects, 2/ Digital Filmmaking, 3/ Game Art & Design, 4/ Interactive Audio, and 5/ Sound Arts.

6601 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608

Sifu Kisu
Raised in Toronto, Canada, Sifu Kisu was first exposed to the world of martial arts at an early age. After spending time in the military he moved to Los Angeles and worked as an Executive Protection Specialist for many celebrities and VIPs. In the late 70’s, Sifu Kisu began studying karate and jujitsu with his uncles upon their return from Vietnam. Kisu was later sent off to learn Shorin-ryu under Robert Yarnell in St. Louis. After this, Sifu Kisu got involved with taekwondo, specifically the ITF fighting style system, and had the great fortune to study with Master Kong Eng Moo. He later accompanied Master Kong to the Kukkiwon in Korea. Kisu continued to learn taekwondo from his master and former Korean president Park Chung-hee’s bodyguards.

In 1980, he became a disciple of Master Hui Ho Kwong and trained with him for the next twenty-six years. During this time, Sifu Kisu was introduced to the Northern Shaolin style and learned that martial arts are not just about learning how to fight, but more importantly they are a vehicle to master oneself.

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Mulan & Cosplay? READ Mimi Chan on Kung Fu and Cosplay by Gene Ching

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Mulan jian

I went to San Diego Comic-con last month and saw this at the WETA booth.



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Our latest free web article offering

‘Your so-called Kung Fu… is really… quite pathetic.’ READ The Kung Fu of Comic Cons 2019 Part 2 The Pai Mei Cosplay Experiment at Silicon Valley Comic Con by Gene Ching

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What good is that Kung fu jive if you cant even use it? READ The Kung Fu of Comic Cons 2019 Wizard World Bay Area by Gene Ching

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Silicon Valley Comic Con just rebranded

It’s now SiliCon.

SILICON WILL BE BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER!

Adam has been an integral part of the show since its inception. As a true fan of all things science and pop culture, he has shown up each year bringing his enthusiasm and love for the maker and cosplay community. With Savage at the helm as the creative force behind SiliCon, we will be tapping into his vast knowledge of science and tech, his connections in entertainment, and his unparalleled love for makers. Woz and I couldnt be more thrilled to have him join the team, said co-founder of Silicon, Rick White. And fear not Woz fans! Woz is still a part of the show and will continue to contribute his energy and expertise to the event, just in a more behind the scenes capacity.

NEW DATES:
OCTOBER 16TH - 18TH

SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER

There was chatter about re-branding when we attended last year. The new dates are just prior to Halloween so there should be some killer cosplay.

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Emerald City Comic Con postponed

[URL=“https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/About/A-Statement-From-Reedpop/”]A Statement From Reedpop
Organizers Of Emerald City Comic Con
March 6, 2020, [1:30]pm eastern-

Each year the Emerald City Comic Con team works their hardest to do right by the thousands of fans that come together in Seattle. We want to create a space for you to gather, be yourselves and make memories with those who matter to you most. We have been closely monitoring the situation around the COVID-19 virus in Seattle, and, after many hours of conversation internally and consultation with local government officials and the tourism bureau, we have decided to move next weeks Emerald City Comic Con to Summer 2020 with date and detail announcement forthcoming. We did everything that we could to run the event as planned, but ultimately, we are following the guidance of the local public health officials indicating that conventions should now be postponed.

Our hearts go out to the entire Seattle community, everyone impacted by the COVID-19 virus, and all of you, the nearly 100,000 amazing human beings who look forward to this event each year. Our team was incredibly excited to see you at Emerald City Comic Con next week, however, fans, artists, exhibitors and the rest of the community are what make Reedpop events so special and it is our duty to make sure that your safety comes first.

We know that this decision is going to greatly impact many of our individual creators, small businesses and service workers. To those whose careers depend on ECCC - we will do everything that we can over the coming days and weeks to highlight your work and we ask that our entire community support you as we realize your personal livelihoods may be impacted.

To all of our fans you will receive a refund on your tickets, no further action is needed on your part. Due to the volume, we expect you will receive your refund in 30 days. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Reedpop remains determined and committed to running Emerald City Comic Con in 2020 and we are working closely with Visit Seattle and the Washington State Convention Center to secure alternate dates this summer. As we explore options for new dates, please know that our priority is to bring you an equally amazing event.

We appreciate all the messages that we have received over the course of the past week. The feedback was invaluable in helping us determine next steps.

Stay tuned to our website and social channels for additional information about when we will next see you in Seattle.

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[QUOTE=PalmStriker;1318175]:slight_smile: ON The Way In The U.S.A. and Beyond. Hopefully this vaccine will be fast-tracked before next Flu Season [/QUOTE] I’ll believe in a vaccine when it’s available. Otherwise, these claims are no different than the TCM claims. But thanks for keeping tabs on this one. There’s so much news that it’s hard to parse.

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WonderCon Anaheim 2020 Has Been Postponed

STATEMENT FROM COMIC-CON REGARDING COVID-19

March 12, 2020

To protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, the California Department of Public Health announced a recommendation that gatherings and events of more than 250 people should either be postponed or cancelled. Comic-Con (organizer of WonderCon) will abide by this recommendation. Therefore WonderCon Anaheim, scheduled for April 10-12, 2020 in Anaheim, California, will be postponed until a later date. We will begin processing refunds in the coming days.

We continue to work closely with officials in San Diego and at this time no decision has been made regarding the rescheduling of Comic-Con slated to take place this summer; July 23-26, 2020. We urge everyone to follow the recommendations set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and your local health officials.

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So bummed to be missing SDCC this year…

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Wizard World’s Immortal Wuxia: From Concept to Comic panel

TUNE INTO WIZARD WORLD’S IMMORTAL WUXIA: FROM CONCEPT TO COMIC THIS SATURDAY DEC 26 4PM PST.
I will be part of the panel alongside some of the rest of our Immortal Team: Peter Shiao, Charles Stickney and Emma Chibulu. This will be live-streamed for free on Wizard World’s Facebook, YouTube and TwitchTV.

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2days left! I’m still waiting for this to get released! :cool:

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Kung Fu Sneak Peek and Q&A | WonderCon@Home 2021

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Srsly? T-day?

San Diego Comic-Con Criticized for Planned In-Person Thanksgiving Weekend Event
MARCH 27, 2021 7:54PM by Sharareh Drury

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“Comic-Con Special Edition” will be an in-person event set for November 26-28 at the San Diego Convention Center.
San Diego Comic-Con will return this year with an in-person convention during Thanksgiving weekend.

The pop culture event will host a “Comic-Con Special Edition” at the San Diego Convention Center from November 26-28. The announcement comes less than a month after Comic-Con International announced a virtual event would be held this summer due to uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic and the risk of large-scale gatherings. The three-day Comic-Con@Home virtual event is set for July 23-25.

“It is our hope that by Fall conditions will permit larger public gatherings,” an announcement for the event said. “Comic-Con Special Edition will be the first in-person convention produced by the organization since Comic-Con 2019, and the first since the onset of the global pandemic COVID-19. The Fall event will allow the organization to highlight all the great elements that make Comic-Con such a popular event each year, as well as generate much needed revenue not only for the organization but also for local businesses and the community.”

David Glanzer, spokesperson for the nonprofit organization, noted that while it has been able to switch from in-person gatherings to limited online events, “the loss of revenue has had an acute impact on the organization as it has with many small businesses, necessitating reduced work schedules and reduction in pay for employees, among other issues.”

“Hopefully this event will shore up our financial reserves and mark a slow return to larger in-person gatherings in 2022,” Glanzer added.

There are no additional details on badge costs or attendance capacity at this time.

The announcement for an in-person Thanksgiving weekend event received immediate criticism across social media, with many noting the pandemic impacted the ability for many to be with their families during the holidays last year.

“So they scheduled #SDCC on the same weekend as the first chance most families will (hopefully) be fully able to celebrate Thanksgiving in two years. See you in 2022!” Charles Soule, writer and author for Daredevil and She-Hulk, shared on Twitter.

“Sure. Make it during the one non-denominational fall holiday weekend in U.S., w/ always peak airfare prices. And I’m sure A-list celebs will LOVE doing this. Black Friday, indeed,” author Tara Bennett wrote.

Linda Ge, who writes for CW’s new series Kung Fu, also tweeted “Does Comic-Con realize that most people didn’t get to spend last Thanksgiving with their families because of the pandemic? #SDCC”

Last year was the first time in San Diego Comic-Con’s 50-year history that the in-person component was canceled. The fandom-rich con launched as a small, comics-focused event in 1970, and grew into a massive gathering that sees fans, movie and TV stars and movie studios descend upon the city. An estimated 135,000 people came to the San Diego Convention Center for the 2019 con.

The Hollywood Reporter
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Nice to see Linda Ge’s name though. We met in the Badlands.