E.C. Tournament of Martial Arts

First held in 1973, Emerald City own Martial Arts Tournament was a sign of the growing interweaving of the city’s Western and Asian cultures. As those ties grew, so did the Tournament itself. Now this annual event is a city-wide happening, and is big enough for MarsTech Field to play host.
The Tournament itself attracts top competitors practicing many different styles, from the various kung fu sub-styles to karate to capoeira and Muay Thai. It’s an opportunity for devotees to meet and discuss new techniques with true masters of their chosen arts, and for casual fans to be amazed by demonstrations of skill and pick up some imported region-free Shaw Brothers DVDs.