The 10th World Kungfu Championships (WKFC) took place in Emeishan, China, from October 14 to 20, 2025, bringing together 5,092 participants from 54 countries and regions. Organized biennially by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), the WKFC is the world’s largest and most influential kungfu event.
This year, the U.S. delegation was the largest international team, comprising 322 athletes, coaches, officials, and observers. Among them, 162 athletes represented the United States of America Wushu-Kungfu Federation (USAWKF) in competition with exceptional focus, strength, and dedication.
To ensure smooth coordination for such a large delegation, the USAWKF leadership divided the athletes into eight regional teams, each led by an experienced coach. This breakdown into smaller teams enabled the coaches to provide more attentive support to each athlete in daily management, warm-ups, and competition logistics. Our devoted coaches worked tirelessly to keep the team organized and supported throughout the entire event. Their dedication was truly remarkable and commendable.
On the eve of the tournament, USAWKF President Mr. Anthony Goh met with the entire delegation, encouraging everyone to compete to the best of their abilities, pursue excellence, uphold team spirit, and embrace the experience with pride. The meeting was filled with laughter and cheerful conversations, leaving the team inspired for the competition days ahead.
The first competition day featured hand form events. Team USA athletes entered the arena with confidence and energy — every stance and strike reflected their passion and determination. Off the floor, teammates cheered each other on, and celebrated every success together, embodying the unity and camaraderie of a true team.
By the second day, as both hand form and weapon events commenced, the schedule intensified. Yet, the team’s efficiency, communication, and cohesion only grew stronger. Team USA reminded each other of upcoming events, exchanged advice, and worked together to solve challenges as they arose. One athlete, Mohammad Ullah, was injured but deeply moved by the support he received from the team. “The tears I’m crying now aren’t from the pain,” he said, “but from everyone’s humanity showing in full force to help me literally get back on my feet.”
The final day showcased breathtaking weapon routines. Team USA athletes continued to excel across multiple categories. Two U.S. athletes, Frederick Li and Preston Land, were also featured at the Golden Summit Kungfu Gala Show. Li, Team USA’s first gold medalist of the event, impressed the audience with his powerful Mantis Fist routine, while Land captivated spectators with his explosive broadsword performance.
The championships concluded on a high note, with IWUF Vice President and USAWKF President Anthony Goh delivering the closing remarks on behalf of the International Wushu Federation. The celebration continued at the closing party, where athletes and coaches shared joy, friendship, and pride in their achievements.
Over the course of three competition days (October 17–19), Team USA delivered outstanding results, earning approximately 45 first prizes, 57 second prizes, and 123 third prizes.
Throughout the event, Team USA embodied the USAWKF’s core values of unity, respect, enthusiasm, and excellence, leaving an inspiring mark on the global kungfu community. The USAWKF looks forward to welcoming even more talented athletes to represent the United States on the world stage at the next World Kungfu Championships.
世传赛美国队回顾：团结·热情·卓越
10月17日至19日，来自全球54个国家与地区的5092名参与者在四川峨眉山举办的第十届世界传统武术锦标赛上齐聚一堂，展开了为期三天的激烈角逐。美国代表团由322名运动员、教练及随队官员和观察员组成，是本届赛事中规模最大的国际代表团。其中共有162位运动员参加比赛，赛场上他们专注与拼搏、奋勇争先，赛场下他们关怀与互助、携手共进，以实际行动诠释了美国队团结、尊重、热情与追求卓越的精神，以充满生命力的热情赢得了世界武术界的关注。
首日赛事全部为拳术项目。受到比赛前夜美国武术联合会主席吴廷贵慰问与鼓舞，美国队摩拳擦掌，蓄势待发，整个队伍处处洋溢着饱满的激情。从热身、登场到谢幕，队员们互相击掌、彼此加油，团队的凝聚力贯穿始终。他们不仅展现了不断精进的武术技艺，更展现了不畏挑战的精神活力。
第二日的赛事中，既有拳术也有兵器项目，面对紧凑的赛程与高强度的对决，队员们团结一心、互相扶持。有人遇到问题，大家立即在微信群里出主意、想办法；有人不幸受伤，队友们各尽所能地照料、鼓励。无论场上还是场下，都能感受到这支队伍的温度与力量，正是这种彼此支持，让每个人都发挥出了更好的自己。
第三日 – 10月19日，是最后一个比赛日，几乎全部是兵器项目的对决，赛场上刀光剑影、气势如虹，美国队继续在多个项目中大放异彩。
同时“金顶论剑”体旅盛典在云雾缭绕的峨眉山金顶举行。14位来自多个国家和地区的武林高手们从拳术、器械两大类别，展示了鹰爪拳、螳螂拳、太极拳、峨眉刺、峨眉枪、南棍等11项传统武术项目。美国队本届锦标赛的首枚金牌获得者Frederick Li，带来精彩的螳螂拳表演，22岁 的Preston Land，以刚劲迅猛的刀术套路惊艳全场。
下午本次锦标赛正式闭幕，国际武联副主席吴廷贵代表国际武联致闭幕辞。闭幕后派对上，美国队员们欢聚一堂，庆祝彼此的努力与收获，把三天的激情与拼搏转化为派对上的欢笑与交流。整个比赛期间，美国队始终以团结、热情、勇敢和互助的精神相伴，不仅赢得了许多奖牌，更赢得了很多友谊。他们让所有参与者都深切感受到这支队伍对武术的真挚热爱与不懈追求。