10/3/2026, Mzee Kambui

Philadelphia PA; It’s nighttime in the city of brotherly love, and we follow “Allen Boyd” aka Munch into the Wine & Spirits in search of “Plum Sake” a common asian wine made from rice. The sake will be an offering to the annual Kung Pao event in which we have been invited to. Kung Pao which means “Palace Guardian” is a usually referred to as a chinese dish that contains chicken, however this is a celebration that will be not only be serving the classic meal.

Allen boyd is a long time martial art student at the Philadelphia based martial arts school, Vita Saana. Allen who goes by the name “Munch” is also an assistant producer who is currently working on a documentary film project based on the martial arts school he currently attends.

The annual event which is held in Camden New Jersey, is hosted by the New Jersey Black Belt Association, a martial arts dojo & school who’s head instructor is the legendary Anthony Lingo, the event also brings other martial arts students and teachers from other schools in the surrounding area together for networking, demonstrations, and sharing new techniques.

Kung Pao also celebrates the achievements of martial arts students and instructors, one student received his purple belt during the event, and Anthony Lingo received a certificate of recognition and plaque for his service to the community of Camden New Jersey. Lingo demonstrated some moves and showed of some of the cool weapons that are used in martial arts. Anthony is a 10th degree black belt with ranking and background in various styles of martial arts, from Judo to Tai Chi with other forms we were given a ton of cool lessons.

In the middle of the event, everyone stopped demonstrations and networking to have a toast, for the achievements of all those who attended, there were several different types of sake mostly plum and the attendees gave cheers to a wonderful year of martial arts, followed by a speech from the legendary Instructor Mr Lingo. The event is held every year in Camden NJ, and is by invitation only, for more information on this school go to New Jersey Black Belt Association.