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By Astrid Bidanec  ORLANDO, Flo. October 26-28, 2007. Monique, Jasmine and Anthony Magallanes collectively won 17 trophies and the title of Tiger Claw Elite Grand Champions in various categories at Disney's Martial Arts Festival, which also elevated them to the rank of number one martial arts family in the U.S.
Photo by Anthony Magallanes Sr
Jasmine, Anthony and Monique Magallanes at Disney
 Monique Magallanes, 15, returned to Disney as one of the original Tiger Claw Grand Champions from last year. She currently holds the rank of number one in the division of Women's Classical Kung Fu and number three in Women's Contemporary Kung Fu by the U.S. Wushu Union.
Photo by Anthony Magallanes Sr
Monique Magallanes performing at Disney  Jasmine Magallanes, 13, earned three Tiger Claw Elite Grand Champion titles at Disney in the following divisions: Teen Traditional Forms (12-14 M/F), Teen Traditional Weapons (12-14 M/F), and last but not least, Teen Contemporary Weapons (12-14 M/F). She also placed first in Traditional Kung Fu, male and female combined division.
Photo by Anthony Magallanes Sr
Jasmine Magallanes performs at Disney  Anthony Magallanes Jr, 11, earned the Tiger Claw Elite Grand Champion title in the division Youth Traditional Weapons (11 & Under M/F). Moreover, he is currently ranked as number one in the U.S. in both Boys Contemporary and Boys Classical Kung Fu division by the US Wushu Union.
Photo by Anthony Magallanes Sr
Anthony Magallanes Jr performs at Disney All three of the Magallanes kids have won many gold medals, trophies, plaques, awards, and all around championships in both Traditional and Contemporary Kung Fu. They have also performed in numerous exhibitions, company picnics, parades, and celebrations. Last but not least, they have performed in commercials, they have been featured in Black Belt and Kung Fu Magazine, and recently picked up Team International as sponsor.
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