And how was your summer? Julie Hodson, the district’s grants director, returned from Beijing in August with gold and silver medals in Chinese martial arts. Julie is a member of the Spring Branch-based My Wu Shu Team, a traditional Chinese martial arts and physical fitness group. The 11-member team attended the 7th International Wu Shu Invitational Tournament. The team's coach is Grandmaster Jason Jung.
Julie earned her silver and gold medals during testing for certification in Taijiquam's 24 Hands and 32 Sword Form, which was judged by Chinese masters. The trip back to China marked a personal best for Julie in another way. “This competition was especially sweet for me since this is the first time I have competed since 2004 when I fell and hurt my knee. I didn’t know if I would ever be able to walk unassisted, let alone compete again,” she said after her successful trip. (9-20-07)