Are you going to Collegiates Nov 9 2002 at UC Berkeley?
Definitely! I'll be there as part of a team from my college/university: 21% Definitely! I'll be there as an individual competitor from my college/university: 10% I would if I were a college student!: 20% I would if I were living in North America (and were a college student)!: 10% No Way! Collegiates is a 'baby tournament' full of e-fleas!: 13% What's collegiates?: 4% Even though I can't compete, I'm going to go and watch!: 8% If I could scrape up the money, I would totally go, since I heard its awesome.: 13% Total Votes: 141
Which locale would you prefer for the 2003 World Games?
China: 19% Russia: 3% Yugoslavia: 3% Singapore: 9% Japan: 18% South America: 4% North America: 31% Africa: 1% Australia: 11% Total Votes: 309
If you could travel to any city for a good national level wushu competition, which would it be?
Las Vegas: 19% [State of] Hawaii: 14% Denver: 4% Phoenix: 10% Seattle: 3% Miami, Orlando or somewhere in Florida: 5% San Diego: 5% Los Angeles: 6% New York City: 11% Washington DC: 6% Boston: 3% San Francisco: 15% Total Votes: 217
(ha, slightly shorter this time!)
All Visitors, please answer this question, tell us who you are!
I'm a regular visitor, I post/reply all the time: 9% I'm a regular visitor, I post/reply occasionally: 21% I'm a regular visitor, I've posted/replied a couple times: 26% I'm a regular visitor, but I never post/reply to a message: 17% I've visited a few times: 11% This is my first time here: 11% This is my first and last time here, this place sucks: 3% I like that kungfu message board more than this one, no one ever challenges anyone to a fight here!: 3% Total Votes: 226
(opps, long time no change!) :)
Are you planning on going to the WKF Nationals in San Diego in October?
Yes, definitely. Looks awesome!: 32% I'm hoping I can go.: 11% I want to, but its too far away.: 13% I want to, but I'm not advanced enough.: 4% I'm going to go, but just to watch.: 4% No way! I'm going to the festival in Baltimore!: 11% No way! I'm not going to no stinkin' competitions.: 10% None of the above.: 14% Total Votes: 161
What was your favorite part of Shanghai Noon?
The fighting with the Indians: 7% The bathtub part: 29% The fighting in the train: 1% The scene outside of the teepee: 2% Escaping from the jail: 0% The "Cowboy training" scene: 3% The fight in the Mission: 10% The fight scene with the marshalls (rope dart, et al): 29% The barroom brawl: 3% The part where Jackie murders the Princess(opps, sorry for the spoiler!): 8% The nice tidy ending that leads right into Jackie's next film Shanghai Noon II - More Fish-out-of-water Fun!: 7% Total Votes: 87
What do you think about Jet Li's latest, Romeo Must Die?
I loved it! A cinematic tour d'force!: 7% I loved it! I rushed out to buy the soundtrack right after the movie!: 6% A good job for Jet's first American lead!: 28% It was a good popcorn movie.: 7% I'm glad I only paid for a matinee!: 0% I enjoyed the action, but was looking for the fast forward button the rest of the time.: 11% Why was everyone flying?: 21% Oh man, it was so boring! Too much talking between the ass kicking!: 3% I hope the script writer got his spine x-ray crushed too for that job!: 4% I've been waiting 5 years for more Russell Wong! I am in heaven!: 2% I can't wait for Romeo Must Die II - The Wrath of Kai: 5% I haven't seen it yet.: 8% Total Votes: 119
Are you going to Collegiates this February 12th at Stanford?
Of course! My school will be there with a team (or several): 21% Of course! My school will have individual competitors there!: 4% Of course! I'm the only one from my school going, but I'll be there!: 2% I wish I could, but I'm hoping to go next year!: 6% If I were still in college I'd be there! But I already graduated :( : 6% I'm not in college yet, but when I am, I'll be there!: 13% I don't live in the US, but if I did, I'd go!: 8% I don't want to go, you guys suck.: 15% I am going to watch.: 4% I am going to help out: 6% I wish I could go, but I can't make it.: 10% What's collegiates? I don't understand!: 4% Total Votes: 48
Do you feel Wushu Athletes have the right to be involved in the decisions of their National Wushu Federation?
Yes, of course! It should be a representative democracy.: 74% Yes, otherwise they will just line their pockets.: 11% No, I completely trust the leaders.: 0% This poll is completely unscientific, I refuse to participate.: 15% Total Votes: 65
Did Hong Kong do better than it should have at Worlds?
Yes, definitely!: 44% No way! They deserved every medal they won.: 19% I don't know.: 37% Total Votes: 62
Are you going to the World Games in HK in November?
Yup, I'm competing on my county's team: 11% Yup, I'm going to watch and cheer on my country's team: 8% Yup, I'm going to watch and not cheer on my countries team: 0% Nope, I'm angry I didn't make my country's team: 3% Nope, I'm too poor to go, but I wish I could: 35% Nope, I'm too busy to go, but I wish I could: 18% Nope, I'm not too poor but I don't want to go!: 3% Maybe I'll show up: 5% I'm going to be in HK, but I don't plan on going: 0% I live in HK anyway.: 2% Who needs to go, we already know who's going to win!: 10% I don't believe in competitions...: 5% Total Votes: 62
What is your favorite part of wushu class?
Stretching: 6% Basics: 14% Jump kicks: 40% Sets: 29% Conditioning: 2% The end when I get to go home: 10% Total Votes: 63
What is your favorite 'Other Weapon' to practice?
Whip Chain: 21% Double Broadswords: 13% Double Straightswords: 6% Horse Chopper: 10% Three Section Staff: 13% Rope Dart: 16% Double Hooks: 2% Monkey Staff: 8% Double Daggers: 5% Long Tassel Straightsword: 3% Ermei daggers: 5% Total Votes: 63
5/5/99 - 9/12/99
How many students in your wushu class?
I train by myself :( : 6% I only take private lessons with a teacher, so the answer is one.: 7% Less than 5: 5% Between 5 and 10 on average: 28% 10 to 15 on average: 20% 15 to 20 on average: 10% 20+ people per class: 16% None of your f-in' business. Why are you spying on my wushu class?!?: 9% Total Votes: 120
4/9/99 - 5/5/99
How many times a week do you practice?
Less than one: 2% Two times: 8% Three times: 8% Four times: 6% Five times: 25% Six times:17% Seven times:2% Eight or more times: 17% None, I don't practice at all: 0 F-you, trying to spy on me!: 11% I am in a constant state of excercise: 6% Total Votes: 53
3/24/99 - 4/9/99
Where do you live?
Northern California: 32% Southern California: 12% Western US: 12% Eastern US: 13% Midwest: 17% Canada: 5% Central and South America: 0% Europe: 8% East Asia: 0% Australia: 0% Other: 2% Total Votes: 60
3/14/99 - 3/24/99
What was your favorite part of the Beijing Wushu Team performance in Berkeley
Terracotta Warriors: 0% Bagua Zhang: 11% Straightsword: 8% Arnold Demo: 17% Group Double Broadsword: 6% Li Jing and Greg vs. sparring set: 19% Eagle Claw: 14% Basics: 11% Weapons Sparring Sets: 8% Drunken Straightsword: 0% Weapon Basics: 3% Raffi giving out flowers: 3%
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