United States Wushu Academy - USWA

2023 World Culture Festival The US Wushu Academy is honored to represent Chinese culture in the performance of the 4th World Culture Festival.This year’s World Culture Festival features...

2023 LANTERN FESTIVAL The United States Wushu Academy performed Chinese New Year Gala at the Seneca Valley High School (19401 Crystal Rock Dr Germantown,MD 20874) on February 4,, ...

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2023 CHINESE NEW YEAR Gala Performance The United States Wushu Academy performed Chinese New Year Gala at the University of District of Columbia on January 21, 2023. This fantastic event is hoste...

The second day of the US Challenge has begun! Here are our taiji competitors for the day, some experienced and some first timers! We wish everyone good luck and to “break” a leg!

We had an INCREDIBLE first day at the United States Challenge!! We can see all the hard work and effort each competitor has put in and we are so proud of each and everyone of you.
Who is ready for day two of taiji competitions and seminars! Check out our page for more information.

We love a good action shot!!

Congratulations! All that metal looks heavy!

Cynthia and Matthew’s very first competition! We are so proud of all your hard work! Congratulations!

First timer barehand

We are so excited and honored to have competitors join us from afar!

Congratulations on the Gold!
Elite wushu B group from 2008 to 2010

The competition begins!

Continue to check in on the album for award photos!

Seminar with Masters - Hoy Lee
October 1-2, 2022

When I asked Grand Master Hoy Lee for a short bio for this seminar event, he replied “Chris, I am not a writer. I act and I do”. He is a low-key and humble person, so he will probably not tell you that he was friends with Bruce Lee or that he was awarded the titles of Living Legend, Outstanding Master and American Treasure by a variety of organizations. His students have performed for President Jimmy Carter at the White House and at several foreign embassies. He has also taught White House Special Security staff and at various police departments.

From knowing him for four decades, I can also say that you can tell a lot about his character from the people associated with him. His children and students are highly skilled in Kung Fu, and they are also genuinely polite and poised. Their actions reflect the Grand Master’s teachings.

Grand Master Hoy Lee is also the founder of the Jow Ga Kung Fu Federation in the US. This system is recognized as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by the Chinese government. The Jow Ga Kung Fu system precisely incorporates elements from Hung Ga, Choy Ga, and Bak Siu Lum, creating just the right combination of fluidity, speed, and devastating stopping power for which this unique fighting system is best known.

In this seminar, Grand Master Hoy Lee will expand your understanding and practice of Southern Style Kung Fu by teaching you how to apply its most practical short and long techniques as well as the dynamic power of the striking force.

by Christopher Pei

Seminar registration ends on September 20, 2022
For more information, please visit www.uswushuacademy.org

Seminar with Masters - Bai Wenxiang 白文祥
October 1-2, 2022

Grand Master Bai Wenxiang is a well-known senior Wushu Coach in China. He is former Head Coach to the Shaanxi Wushu Team and Coach to the Chinese National Wushu Team. His proficiency in Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua and Liuhe were under the tutelage of Mr. Zhang Tong, a renowned Chinese Wushu master.

Later, under the guardianship of Mr. Liu Chuntang, Professor Ma Xianda and Mr. Ma Zhenbang he learned Wushu theory, Tongkaiquan, Chaquan, Taiji, Xingyi and other traditional Wushu styles. Grand Master Bai is an expert in Tongkuaiqiangquan, Fanziquan, Bajiquan, Praying Mantis, Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua, whip stick and two-handed sword.

He has been engaged in martial arts training and teaching for more than 50 years and has cultivated a group of Wushu elites such as Zhao Changjun and Zhang Xianping, who are well-known in the international Wushu community. In the early 1990s, he was the guest coach for the Malaysian National Wushu Team and trained outstanding international level Wushu athletes. In 2009, he immigrated to the United States and taught Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua, Tongbei and other traditional Wushu and weapons in Maryland. Currently, he lives in Massachusetts.

The Grand Master will teach two seminars in Traditional Yang Style Taiji. These seminars are recommended for participants who have already learned the routine to benefit from his teaching.

On Saturday, October 1st, he will teach 85 postures Traditional Yang Taiji from the Fu Zhongwen 傅钟文 lineage.

On Sunday, October 2nd , he will teach the 51 postures Traditional Yang Style Taiji Sword from the Zhao Youbin 赵幼斌lineage.

Seminar registration ends on September 20, 2022
For more information, please visit www.uswushuacademy.org

Seminar with Masters - Sitan Chen 陈思坦
October 1-2, 2022

Master Chen Sitan is the first person to win the Triple Crown event in Taiji-the Chinese National, Asian Games, and The World Championship. The current International 42 competition instructional video uses his performance as the model and guideline for all Taiji competitors. He was elected as one of the Top 100 Chinese Wushu Masters, and he was also named on the 37 Most Influential Taiji Figures in China. His popularity has won over Taiji practitioners all around the world, and he is recognized as the “Prince of Taiji”. He is the founder of New York Tai Chi Competition and New York Tai Chi Health Qigong Event Day.

Master Chen’s seminar will focus on the details of the 42-competiton routines. Participants of all ages are welcome, but it is recommended that students have already studied and are familiar with the 42-competition routine. Master Chen will work with students on details that will improve their performances while providing a deeper understanding of the routine itself.

Seminar registration ends on September 20, 2022
For more information, please visit www.uswushuacademy.org

Seminar with Masters - Professor Spencer Gee
October 1-2, 2022

Professor Spencer Gee represented the USA in 1981 for the first Wushu tour to the People's Republic of China. He is a graduate from the University of Southern California specializing in the varying stages of motor development. Professor Gee is currently an adjunct professor at Hofstra University in New York, where he teaches Pankration, Tai Chi, Chinese Kung Fu, Modern Wushu, Filipino martial arts of Kali, Arnis, and Escrima, as well as the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira. In addition, he was a ranked tennis player in Northern California, a classically trained pianist, and a competitive ballroom dancer.

Spencer's work includes Private Instruction for conscientious entrepreneurs and individuals suffering from issues including back pain or recovering from surgery and seeking improved wellness.

Professor Gee will teach time proven traditional martial arts with modern innovative strength training; you will rejuvenate and empower every muscle and bone while sharpening your reflexes, fine-tuning your memory and improving your balance. This seminar is also very useful for adults of any age seeking to age with, or restore, vitality.

Seminar registraion ends on September 20, 2022
More information on www.uswushuacademy.org

Challenge yourself at the US Challenge
Saturday and Sunday October 1-2, 2022
For more information: www.uswushuacademy.com

Join us on October 1-2, 2022 as we return to the US Challenge! Let's reignite our community of friendly competition and come together for this Chinese Wushu Sports Cultural Festival!

There will be First Timer and Challenge Divisions for all ages of Wushu, Taiji, Southern Kung Fu and Northern Kung Fu practitioners and an Elite Division for Wushu!

There will also be “Seminars with Masters”, taught by Professor Spencer Gee, Master Chen Sitan and Grand Master Hoy Lee.

For more information, visit the US Challenge site: https://www.uswushuacademy.org/uschallenge?utm_campaign=4fb28c27-f994-4a30-9eb8-c684e20f21b4&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=5e5c5115-066d-4ef5-9113-313fbea0cfb5

To register: https://www.uswushuacademy.org/us-challenge-registration?utm_campaign=4fb28c27-f994-4a30-9eb8-c684e20f21b4&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=5e5c5115-066d-4ef5-9113-313fbea0cfb5

In the past two years, the global pandemic has posed an incredible test of our will. Long-term boredom at home is one of the reasons why the number of competitors in this year's U.S. Junior Wushu Team Trials nearly doubled compared to previous years. With only the first and second place athletes of each age group selected to represent the U.S. team in the World Junior Wushu Championships held in Indonesia this December, a large numbers of schools sent their best athletes to participate in the competition, which made this year's competition particularly fierce.

Our US Wushu Academy sent a total of five athletes to the competition this year. Three of them participated in the trials for the first time and gained valuable competition experience. The other two athletes, Tony Wang took first place in the Male Group B, and Joanne Li win second place in the Female Group A. Both of them qualified for the 8th World Junior Wushu Championships in Indonesia and the 13th Pan American Wushu Championships in Brazil.

Recall that in 2020, the US Wushu Academy was forced to suspend in-person physical training at the school for two years due to the pandemic, and students could only train virtually. Tony and Joanne continued to train and practice diligently, and in result, both have earned their spots the US National Junior Wushu Team.

We hope both of them will cherish this unique opportunity, continue to train whole heartily to improve their skills level, and achieve good results in the competition.

We wish our two Wushu Warriors from the US Wushu Academy the ability to realize their dreams and return home with honor!

United States Wushu Academy - USWA updated their business hours.

Join us for this online wellness program that integrates the essentials of Taiji and Qigong. Discover how just a few minutes a day can make a positive difference!

TAIJI and QIGONG ESSENTIALS
with Coach Christopher Pei
beginning March 14th at 8pET
live via Zoom

In this twice a week, all-levels course, Coach Pei will teach you techniques for releasing stress, calming your mind and centering your body.

March 14-May 4, 2022 Monday and Wednesdays at 8pmET

To register online (by March 13) or for more information, please visit www.uswushuacademy.org/

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

The next live, online session of Coach Pei's "Taiji and Qigong Essentials" classes start next week! This is a great introduction to Taiji and Qigong principles and a great way to de-stress and restore energy! Join us!