On Saturday, August 15, 2009, Red Dragon Kung Fu hosted a potluck barbeque at Marina Park in Ventura, CA. Food and fun for students, teachers, family and friends! Much fun was had by all who chatted, played Bocce Ball, swam in the ocean or played music in the tent. And or course, there were kung fu games. Our thanks to Currie Dobson who took some time to snap more than a few photos of the event.

We set up a 14th Century European Pavilion for protection from the sun for the day. We set up a 14th Century European Pavilion for protection from the sun for the day.

Friends and family of the Red Dragon Kung Fu school joined us for Ch'i Kung to start the day. Friends and family of the Red Dragon Kung Fu school joined us for Ch'i Kung to start the day.

Josh tries out some metal gauntlets while Steve sorts through the weapons. Josh tries out some metal gauntlets while Steve sorts through the weapons.

Omar and Steve do a little safety spear training. Omar and Steve do a little safety spear training.

Josh and Steve square off for a few bouts with the spears. Josh and Steve square off for a few bouts with the spears.

Teddy takes on Omar, looking very intimidating with his hood up. Teddy takes on Omar, looking very intimidating with his hood up.

Everyone picked up staff exercises, I would imagine a site to behold for the passers by. Everyone picked up staff exercises, I would imagine a site to behold for the passers by.

Proving we're not all about the fighting, Bradley croons inside the pavilion. Proving we're not all about the fighting, Bradley croons inside the pavilion.

Illustrating that our school is about "Five Excellencies" Kevin, Brad and Sifu Manuel practice music at the BBQ. Illustrating that our school is about "Five Excellencies" Kevin, Brad and Sifu Manuel practice music at the BBQ.

Did we mention we're a family friendly kung fu school? People of all ages make up our "family." Did we mention we're a family friendly kung fu school? People of all ages make up our "family."

Teddy's smile shows how satisfying it is to train at the beach, instead of the kwoon. Teddy's smile shows how satisfying it is to train at the beach, instead of the kwoon.

Sifu Manuel and his adopted son Joshua enjoying the day. Sifu Manuel and his adopted son Joshua enjoying the day.

Family friendly indeed! Matthew chases his mom with a "safety spear." Family friendly indeed! Matthew chases his mom with a "safety spear."

Kim watches over Sifu Manuel, Geoff and Sam while they sample the potluck BBQ goods. Kim watches over Sifu Manuel, Geoff and Sam while they sample the potluck BBQ goods.

Steve's daughter, Meghan, is ready for battle! Steve's daughter, Meghan, is ready for battle!

After a dip in the ocean, Scott and Josh prove they're ready for kung fu at any moment. After a dip in the ocean, Scott and Josh prove they're ready for kung fu at any moment.

Scott's preferred method of breaking the ice at parties. Scott's preferred method of breaking the ice at parties.

Fighting games aren't the only entertainment for the day; Josh, Steve, Matthew and Scott pause for a photo during one of the many games of Bocce Ball that were played throughout the day. Fighting games aren't the only entertainment for the day; Josh, Steve, Matthew and Scott pause for a photo during one of the many games of Bocce Ball that were played throughout the day.

Joshua re-enacts his favorite scene from The Karate Kid - I don't remember gauntlets in that movie. Joshua re-enacts his favorite scene from The Karate Kid - I don't remember gauntlets in that movie.

Vickie brushing up on her staff form. Vickie brushing up on her staff form.

Scott watches while Josh does a little sword and shield work. Scott watches while Josh does a little sword and shield work.