—The 17th California International Wushu Championships wrapped up with great success, featuring two days of exciting on-site competition on May 23–24 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, followed by the online video competition finale on May 30. This year’s event set a new record, drawing nearly 2,000 athletes from 15 countries and regions, with total on-site attendance reaching 4,500. The tournament once again demonstrated the global appeal of Chinese martial arts and its growing international influence.
—The competition organizing committee will collaborate with international health and wellness expert, Professor Hu Xiaofei, a doctoral advisor at Beijing Sport University, to incorporate his advocated Daoyin health-preserving exercises into the competition events, further promoting the deep integration of Wushu competitions with public health lifestyles.
In Stanford University’s course “The Science and History of Traditional Chinese Medicine,” Tai Chi, as an essential component of traditional Chinese health preservation culture, was explored in depth. This session featured a special segment on Tai Chi theory and live demonstration, providing students with a learning experience that integrates both theory and practice. —Course Director: Professor Hui-Jun Zhou, Guest Speaker: Master Shudong Li, Demonstration by Ethan Zhu, Assisted by Dr. Zhan Ping
The 17th Golden State International Wushu Championships
Competition Information Release
Since its inception in 2010, the 17th Golden State International Wushu Championships has been dedicated to promoting and developing Wushu culture worldwide. It has now become one of the most influential international Wushu competitions. The event encompasses various categories, including traditional Wushu, modern Wushu, Tai Chi, and Health Qigong, bringing together diverse martial arts styles from both northern and southern schools to fully showcase the rich charm and technical essence of Wushu.
On September 2, 2024, the 14th Pan-American Wushu Championships and the 1st Pan-American Wushu Open successfully concluded at the Santa Clara International Convention Center in Silicon Valley, USA. The results of the competitions have been officially announced, along with a collection of “Highlights of the Event,” marking a new chapter in the flourishing development of Chinese martial arts in the United States and across the Pan-American region.
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The on-site competition for the 2024 Golden State International Wushu Championships and the USAWKF National Wushu Team Trials concluded successfully on May 27th at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley, California. A total of 1,608 athletes from 91 teams across the U.S. and other countries competed over two days in four venues with ten competition areas. Additionally, over 300 athletes from more than 20 teams around the world participated in the online video competition, with all results announced by May 31st.
On November 18th at 5:50 AM Beijing time, in the just-concluded 16th World Wushu Championships Women’s Taiji Sword competition, Dai Dandan from the Chinese team won the championship with a score of 9.826, while Malaysia’s Sy Xuan Sydney secured second place with a score of 9.776. IWUF Vice President Walt MISSINGHAM and Vice President of USAWKF Shudong Li Presenting awards to the gold, silver, and bronze medalists of the 16th World Wushu Championships Taiji Sword competition.
Dai Dandan from the Chinese team won the 16th World Wushu championship Taiji Sword Championship with a score of 9.826
IWUF Vice President Walt MISSINGHAM and USWWKF Vice President Shudong Li Presenting awards to the gold, silver, and bronze medalists
The grand tournament successfully brought together nearly 1,800 athletes from 71 teams representing 15 different countries. A total of 150 individual events were contested across 12 age groups for both men and women, making for a grand total of 3,756 individual performances. Additionally, 220 athletes who scored 8 points or higher, or who finished in the top three in their respective events, have been successfully selected to join the USAWKF (United States of America Wushu-Kungfu Federation) National Kungfu Team. These athletes will have the opportunity to participate in Pan-American and World Traditional Wushu Championships.
*The collective and individual competition results, including both in-person events and virtual competitions, can be checked in individual or team registered accounts. E-certificates can be downloaded from the registered accounts. For athletes who participated in virtual competitions or missed the medal collection, please go to Kungfudirect.com and search for ‘2023’ to arrange for medal shipment.”
| The top teams with the most number of participants are as follows: | |||
| Top 10 Teams by Participant Numbers: | Additional Notable Teams | ||
| 1 | Zhang Kung Fu Institute | San Diego Wushu Center | |
| 2 | 香港ISF弘立書院 | Advance Martial Arts Academy | |
| 3 | Rise Martial Arts Academy | Legend Kung Fu Academy | |
| 4 | Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts | Evergreen Wushu | |
| 5 | Elite Kung Fu Learning Academy | Kung Fu Dragon USA | |
| 6 | Thunder Kung Fu Academy | Shaolin Kungfu Chan Academy (LA) | |
| 7 | Honor Kung Fu Academy | Golden Kung Fu Academy | |
| 8 | Sun’s Kung Fu Academy | Enter Martial Arts & 中国丰冠文化 |
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| 9 | Song’s Kung Fu Academy | Las Vegas Modern Kung Fu | |
| 10 | Seattle Shaolin Kung Fu Chan Academy | Allstar Kungfu & 香港國際武術文化中心 |
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| Contemporary Wushu All-Around Championships | ||||
| Age Group | Gender | Name | Total Score | Team |
| A (0 – 12) | Male | Raiden Gunawan | 26.14 | Las Vegas Modern Kung Fu |
| Female | Elizabeth Ruan | 25.42 | KungFu Dragon USA | |
| B (13 – 15) | Male | Ashton Yim | 25.89 | Las Vegas Modern Kung Fu |
| Female | Julia Zhou | 25.99 | Evergreen Wushu | |
| C (16 – 18) | Male | Jonathan Payumo | 25.84 | Las Vegas Modern Kung Fu |
| Female | Crystal Chang | 25.63 | Elite Kung Fu Learning Academy | |
| D (19 – 25) | Male | Oga Enokawa | 26.49 | Japan 太極拳友会 |
| Female | Tara Chand | 24.94 | Enter Martial Arts | |
| E (26 – 55) | Male | Lorenzo Dela Fuente | 25.32 | Enter Martial Arts |
| Female | Hannah Folk | 25.18 | Enter Martial Arts | |
| Traditional All-around Championship | ||||
| Age Group | Gender | Name | Total Score | Team |
| A (0 – 12) | Male | Ethan Wong | 25.23 | Seattle Shaolin Kung Fu Academy |
| Female | Kelly Leong | 25.01 | Golden Kung Fu Academy | |
| B (13 – 15) | Male | Landau Tzou | 25.49 | Elite Kung Fu Learning Academy |
| Female | Emma Huang | 25.48 | U.S. Wushu Center | |
| C (16 – 18) | Male | Leon Song | 25.35 | San Diego Wushu Center |
| Female | Belize Riggs | 25.37 | Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy | |
| D (19 – 25) | Male | Kai Slesarev-Nogami | 25.26 | Seattle Shaolin Kung Fu Chan Academy |
| Female | Laurisa Chou | 25.35 | Rise Martial Arts Academy | |
| E (26 – 55) | Male | Ryan Huertas | 25.19 | Seattle Shaolin Kung Fu Academy |
| Female | Tomoko Koyama | 25.12 | Shaolin Temple USA – SF | |
| E (55+) | Female | Ling Chen | 24.93 | Song’s Kung Fu |
| Taiji Qigong All-Around Championships | ||||
| Age Group | Gender | Name | Total Score | Team |
| A (0 – 12) | Male |
Ethan Tian |
16.76 | Omei Academy |
| Female | Lan Iris Song | 16.76 | Golden Kung Fu Academy | |
| B (13 – 15) | Male | Ethan Zhu | 17.28 | Amin Wu Tai Chi |
| Female | Sofia Matrisciano | 17.01 | Oregon Tai Chi Wushu | |
| C (16 – 18) | Female | Mariella Brayton | 17.05 | U.S. Wushu Center |
| D (19 – 25) | Male | Mason Brayton | 17.02 | U.S. Wushu Center |
| E (26 – 55) | Male | Xiangyang Deng | 17.45 | Yang ChangFu Taiji Academy of America |
| Female | Yvonne Yuan | 17.5 | Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts | |
| E (55+) | Male | Kenneth Dellapenta | 17.44 | Wu Academy |
| Female | Zhiping zhou | 17.33 | Individual | |
On September 3, 2023, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California, a grand and globally acclaimed Wushu event concluded successfully. The ‘2023 Golden State International Wushu Championship and the USAWKF National Kung Fu Team Trials’ took place from September 2nd to 3rd, organized by the World Taiji Science Federation, sponsored by KungFuDirect.com, and sanctioned by the United States of America Wushu-Kungfu Federation, Inc. (USAWKF).
Dignitaries and VIPs have arrived
Participating teams taking part in the opening ceremony
Athletes enter the venue
Team organization, the team of referees |
The chairman of this tournament is Mr. Anthony Goh, who serves as the Vice President of the International Wushu Federation, the President of the Pan-American Wushu Federation, and the President of the United States Wushu Federation. The executive chairman of the tournament （The Host）is Dr. Li Shudong, who serves as the Executive President of the World Tai Chi Science Federation and the Vice President of the United States Wushu Federation, |
Dr. Li Shudong, the Executive Chairman of the competition, delivered the opening speech.
The key figures in the referee team include Mr. Mohammed Reza, an international-level wushu referee from the International Wushu Federation Technical Committee, serving as the Chief Referee for Online Competitions. Mr. Matt Wong, a member of the International Wushu Federation Referee Committee, board member of the United States Wushu-Kungfu Federation, and an international A-level referee, is appointed as the Chief Referee for Modern Wushu. The role of Chief Referee for Traditional Wushu, Taiji, and Health Qigong is held by Mr. Justin Eggert, a broad member of the United States Wushu Federation and an international A-level referee. Additionally, Mr. Ian Lee, Vice President of the United States Wushu-Kungfu Federation and an international A-level referee, assumes the position of Chairman of the Arbitration Committee. These individuals will play crucial roles in ensuring the fairness and smooth execution of the competition.
Judge officials enter
Referee representative, International A-level wushu referee Justin Eggert, administers the oath. |
Representing the athletes, Julia Zhou from Evergreen Wushu recites the oath.
“Rise Martial Arts Academy,” “Sun’s Kungfu Academy,” and “Honor Kung Fu Academy” performed a lion dance at the opening ceremony.
Massive in scale, unprecedented in grandeur |
This competition is undoubtedly one of the largest Wushu events in the United States. Seventy-one Wushu teams from 15 countries and regions participated, with nearly 1,800 athletes, and the total number of participants exceeded 4,000 over two days of live and online competition. All results will be announced on the event platform in the next two days.
This grand-scale Wushu competition has garnered high attention from numerous sports leaders and elected officials. Important guests who sent congratulatory letters and videos of support include Li Lingwei, a Member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Executive Council Member of the Association of National Olympic Committees, as well as Vice President of the Chinese Olympic Committee; Anthony Goh, Vice President of the International Wushu Federation, President of the Pan-American Wushu Federation, and President of the United States Wushu-Kungfu Federation; Zhang Jianmin, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco; U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu; renowned American astronaut and former NASA Administrator Charles Frank Bolden; Dr. William A. Cohen, Founding Dean of the California Advanced Management Institute and retired Major General of the U.S. Air Force; Matt Mahan, Mayor of San Jose; Carol Dutra-Vernaci, and others. |
Congresswoman Judy Chu extends her congratulatory video for the Golden State Wushu Championships.
Participating in the opening ceremony and delivering speeches were former California Assembly Member Kansen Chu and his wife, Disy Chu; Lisa Gillmor, Mayor of Santa Clara; Lily Mei, Mayor of Fremont; Councilman Yang Shao; Wei Hong, Mayor of Cupertino; Zhao Yan, Vice Mayor of Saratoga; Councilman Jeff Wang of Union City; and Councilwoman Sherry Hu of Dublin, among elected officials. In addition, invited guests included Ben He, President of the American Entrepreneur Association; Himson Zhang, Director of the San Francisco Office of China Southern Airlines North America Marketing Center; Rose He, President of the National Council of Chinese Women USA; Lily Li, Overseas Department Head of the China Low Altitude Flying Club; Fei Chen of Tengfei Education; and Dong Yi, Chairman of the Xigong Gourmet Group. Professor Huijun Zhou of Stanford University also attended, offering strong support for the successful organization of the competition.
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor presents a congratulatory letter to Chairman Li Shudong.
Elected officials taking a group photo
At the opening ceremony, Ian Lee, Vice President of the United States Wushu-Kungfu Federation, extended warm congratulations on behalf of the Wushu Federation to this event. He also grandly introduced the 16th World Wushu Championships hosted by Hengyuanxiang, which will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, from November 16th to 20th. At that time, top athletes from over 80 countries will gather in Texas to compete for world championship honors in various events.
The evening’s performances were spectacular, showcasing a diverse range of martial arts styles. |
The talented youngsters from Elite Kungfu Academy, led by Elena Chow, a member of the U.S. National Wushu Team, delivered an outstanding collective Wushu demonstration. Under the guidance of instructors Xu Dezhen and Yan Hongjie, students from the Pure Shaolin Kung Fu Academy presented a collective performance of Taiji Xingyi Baguazhang. Teacher Li Jianli from the Yuhe International Wushu Taiji Team performed Chen-style Taijiquan. Evergreen Wushu, led by Master Zhou Chuanwang, showcased Long Fist and staff techniques, along with a captivating collective performance.
The KungFu Dragon USA team, led by Master Yu Zhenglong, presented a unique Wooden Fish Gong performance. The US Collegiate Taiji Federation under the guidance of Dr. Chi-hsiu Weng, demonstrated practical applications of Taijiquan and performed collectively. Seattle Shaolin Kung Fu Zen Academy, led by Master Xiang Gao presented a collective performance of “Shaolin Warriors.”
Teams from Thunder Kungfu Academy, Wushu Live School, and Li’s Wushu Academy showcased impressive Kung Fu and Taijiquan performances.
These performances, showcased the diversity and exquisite skills of Wushu, providing the audience with a breathtaking visual feast. |
Renowned Taiji Master Hao Zhang, with his profound power and exquisite skills, captivated the live audience.
Led by Brian Wang, a member of the U.S. national team, the 720 Martial Arts Academy and Master Zeng Jiao Jian from the Las Vegas Wushu Center presented a spectacular Wushu performance to the live audience. This performance fully exemplified the significant progress in the professional Wushu standards in the United States in recent years. Their impressive display brought shock and cheers from the audience, showcasing the outstanding talent and training achievements in the American Wushu community. This performance undoubtedly added much vibrancy to this competition and left people full of anticipation for the future of Wushu development.
720 Martial Arts Academy Wushu Demo
The outstanding performance by Las Vegas Modern Kung Fu
Master Yunjian Zou’s O-mei Kungfu Academy presented a collective performance of Taijifan to the live audience. Their performance was gentle and harmonious, well-coordinated, and incorporated Taiji performances by Judy Liu, who has previously won the World Junior Wushu Championships. This performance left a profound impression on the audience, showcasing the beauty of Taiji and conveying the deep essence of Taiji culture, allowing people to experience the artistic harmony of mind and body.
O-mei Kungfu Academy Group Taijifan
World Junior Wushu Championship, Judy Liu Taiji Demo
Master Jianfeng Chen and his students’ ‘Taiji and Art Performance’ showcased seamless Taiji movements that flowed like running water. This unique creative approach seamlessly blended art with Taiji, offering the audience a fresh Taiji revelation.
This innovative performance not only highlighted the aesthetic value of Taiji but also illustrated the application of Taiji philosophy in artistic creation, leaving a deep impression on the audience. It beautifully depicted the emblem of this competition.
Mason Tong of the Berkeley University Wushu Club performed the Miao Dao.
Coach Bryant Fong from the Berkeley University Wushu Club demonstrated Chen-style Taijiquan.
Diverse Competition Categories |
The competition spanned two days, taking place simultaneously across six different venues within two exhibition hall. The events encompassed three main categories, including modern Wushu, traditional Kungfu, as well as Taiji and health Qigong, effectively covering nearly all styles of Wushu from both northern and southern regions. The competition featured separate categories for both men and women and included 12 different age groups. Various competition formats were also included, such as all-around, individual, paired, and group competitions. |
The 17-year-old Karel Korenc from the Czech Republic represented his team with pure Shaolin Kung Fu and won a total of five gold medals in his age group. These medals were awarded in the disciplines of Shaolin Quan, traditional single saber, traditional double saber, Shaolin staff, and Shaolin Pu Dao.
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2022 Championships and Team Trials The Individual, All-Around and National Kung Fu Team Trials results is available online in the athlete’s account and the following link
https://bowuu.com/all-results
2022 Championships and Team Trials The Individual, All-Around and National Kung Fu Team Trials results is available online in the athlete’s account and the following link
2022 Golden State Opening Ceremony Video
2022 Championship will held both in-person and online on September 3rd-4th, in Union City California, USA.
Venue: James Logan high school GYM
Address: 1800 H St, Union City, CA 94587
Registration: April 9th – June 30th
Regulation and event category will update shortly
The “Online Wushu Popularity vote” of the 2021 International Taiji Kungfu Online tournament has ended successfully! Different from the Wushu Skills competition, the Purpose of “Online Wushu popularity Award”is: To share happiness and celebrate achievements and results; strengthen the social bond in wushu community and between friends and families
2022 Championship will held both in-person and online on September 3rd-4th, in Union City California, USA.
Venue: James Logan high school GYM
Address: 1800 H St, Union City, CA 94587
Registration: April 9th – June 30th
Regulation and event category will update shortly
The “Online Wushu Popularity vote” of the 2021 International Taiji Kungfu Online tournament has ended successfully! Different from the Wushu Skills competition, the Purpose of “Online Wushu popularity Award”is: To share happiness and celebrate achievements and results; strengthen the social bond in wushu community and between friends and families
(Teams with more than 10 participants and have won multiple gold medals in the Group, Duilian or individual events of this competition)
(Teams with more than 10 participants and have won multiple gold medals in the Group, Duilian or individual events of this competition)
The 2021 International Taiji-Kungfu Online Tournament is a large-scale online Wushu competition, sanctioned by the Pan American Wushu Federation (PAWF), United States of America Kungfu-Wushu Federation, Inc. (USAWKF) and organized by the National Tai Chi Wellness Foundation (NTCWF)
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