2026 Sanda Judges Certification and Training Course in Maryland
June 20 @ 2:00 pm - June 21 @ 3:00 pm
Interested in being able to judge at future USAWKF sanctioned Sanda events? Happen to live in or near Maryland? Then come get certified as a national level judge at our upcoming Sanda judge’s certification and training course! You will learn everything you need to know including how to score a match, how to be a platform judge (the one that’s actually on the lei tai) and practice using the electronic scoring system. Learn all of this from internationally certified judges including Mark Lorenzo who has commentated and judged at numerous International Wushu Federation events since 2018. Once certified, you will be able to judge at future USAWKF events for up to 4 years before needing to recertify.
Location:
Goh’s Kung Fu, 7905 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD 21234
Instructors:
Head Instructor- Mark Lorenzo IWUF Judge Grade A
Assistant Instructor- Chicquacta Hodges IWUF Judge Grade B
Assistant Instructor- Tyler Bristow IWUF Judge Grade B
Schedule:
Saturday 6/20
Session 1: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Review of 2024 IWuF Sanda Competition Rules and Judging Methods Manual. Platform Judge Gestures Training.
Session 2: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Video Training for Sideline judges scoring.
Sunday 6/21
Session 3: 10:30am-12:00pm Discussion and review of Rules/ Uncommon Scenarios. Platform judge practice.
Session 4: 1pm-2:30 pm Written Test, Gestures Practical exam
Saturday 6/27
Participants with passing grades will be expected to judge at the Presidential Wushu Cup to gain real world experience and will receive their certificates at that event.
Cost: $435
Session #1 audit FREE for USAWKF members!
All USAWKF members are invited to audit the first session of the judges course for free! This session will focus on the rules of the sport and is a great opportunity for coaches, athletes, and enthusiasts to learn what makes a Sanda athlete successful on the lei tai.
Non-members: $25
Members: FREE
Membership Requirement
All course participants must be USAWKF members. Go here to sign up if you don’t already have active membership. You can also use the same link to look up your membership ID number.
2026 Sanda Judge Course in Maryland Registration
Use the form below to register for the course. Make sure you choose the correct payment option if you want full certification and the full course or are simply auditing session #1.
Interested in being able to judge at future USAWKF sanctioned Sanda events? Happen to live in or near Maryland? Then come get certified as a national level judge at our upcoming Sanda judge’s certification and training course! You will learn everything you need to know including how to score a match, how to be a platform judge (the one that’s actually on the lei tai) and practice using the electronic scoring system. Learn all of this from internationally certified judges including Mark Lorenzo who has commentated and judged at numerous International Wushu Federation events since 2018. Once certified, you will be able to judge at future USAWKF events for up to 4 years before needing to recertify.
Location:
Goh’s Kung Fu, 7905 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD 21234
Instructors:
Head Instructor- Mark Lorenzo IWUF Judge Grade A
Assistant Instructor- Chicquacta Hodges IWUF Judge Grade B
Assistant Instructor- Tyler Bristow IWUF Judge Grade B
Schedule:
Saturday 6/20
Session 1: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Review of 2024 IWuF Sanda Competition Rules and Judging Methods Manual. Platform Judge Gestures Training.
Session 2: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Video Training for Sideline judges scoring.
Sunday 6/21
Session 3: 10:30am-12:00pm Discussion and review of Rules/ Uncommon Scenarios. Platform judge practice.
Session 4: 1pm-2:30 pm Written Test, Gestures Practical exam
Saturday 6/27
Participants with passing grades will be expected to judge at the Presidential Wushu Cup to gain real world experience and will receive their certificates at that event.
Cost: $435
Session #1 audit FREE for USAWKF members!
All USAWKF members are invited to audit the first session of the judges course for free! This session will focus on the rules of the sport and is a great opportunity for coaches, athletes, and enthusiasts to learn what makes a Sanda athlete successful on the lei tai.
Non-members: $25
Members: FREE
Membership Requirement
All course participants must be USAWKF members. Go here to sign up if you don’t already have active membership. You can also use the same link to look up your membership ID number.
2026 Sanda Judge Course in Maryland Registration
Use the form below to register for the course. Make sure you choose the correct payment option if you want full certification and the full course or are simply auditing session #1.
Details
Venue
Parkville, MD 21234 United States + Google Map