US Wushu Academy

2018 U.S. Challenge X

Congratulations to our 7 athletes from Wayland Li that competed in the 2018 U.S. Challenge X (美国精英赛)! 

The October 7th, 2018 competition was organized by the U.S. Wushu Academy, as well as support from Kung Fu Magazine (TigerClaw), Zhao Changjun Wushu Academy and World Swordsmen Federation.

In addition, the event hosted a “Train with Coach Wu Bin (吴彬)” workshop the day before the tournament. Our students were very honored and excited to train with Jet Li and Zhang Laoshi’s coach.

Thanks very much to Mr. Christopher Pei and Coach Zhang Guifeng for the warm welcome.

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New Friendships Made at the 2017 U.S. Challenge

Congratulations to our 8 athletes from Wayland Li that competed in the 2017 U.S. Challenge IX (美国精英赛)! 

The competition was held on 7 October 2017. It was organized by the U.S. Wushu Academy, as well as support from Kung Fu Magazine (TigerClaw), Zhao Changjun Wushu Academy and World Swordsmen Federation.

A special thank you to Mr. Christopher Pei and Coach Zhang Guifeng for the warm welcome and invitation. We enjoyed the spirit of competition and making new friendships!

Key Achievements:

  • Two Group B athletes (Erica, Zeina) took home 2 gold medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze.
     
  • Five Group C athletes (Lia, Adam, Amanda, Kai-Hsin, Ian) took home 3 gold medals, 5 silver and 3 bronze.
     
  • Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre placed second overall in terms of school competition division
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