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Traditional Arts
for a Modern World 

Virtual Live Classes and In-Person Instruction 

Wushu - Wushujia - Taiji - Health Qigong - QiDu - Padded Weapons

Focus

Strength

Growth

Balance

Community

US Challenge 
August 9 - 10, 2025 

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Registration is Open 

"Quest for Excellence".  An international championship in Wushu, Kung Fu, Padded Weapons Sparring, Taiji and Other Internal Styles will be held on August 9th and 10th, 2025 in Lanham, MD. 

See some pictures from the 2024 event


Results

It can be hard...

 Elite Wushu Summer Camp
August 1 - August 8, 2025 

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Elite Wushu Camp will be
August 1 - August 8, 2025 

Registration now open


This camp is open to all levels of Wushu practitioners!
 
All skill levels are welcome and will benefit from this intensive training. This camp is also appropriate for those who are just beginning their Wushu journey and wish to start out with a good foundation.

Wushu

Challenge yourself to develop strength, resilience and a warrior spirit tempered with intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.

Advanced Wushu student leaps high in the air as the young students look up in awe!

Qidu

Integrate gentle physical movements with meditative techniques to clear your mind and decrease stress.

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Health Qigong  

Nurture mental clarity and physical wellbeing through the practice of guiding Qi energy with the mind and physical movements.  

Health Qigong students practice their moves during in person class

Taiji

Integrate principles of philosophy and traditional medicine with practical applications to harmonize the body, mind and emotions.

Taiji Coach Cynthia Simmons poses for Tiger Claw Magazine Cover Page

Wushujia

Become a Wushujia with the lifelong Wushu practice of building harmony and strength of mind and body. Bring out your Warrior Spirit!

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Padded Weapons Sparring

Padded Weapons helps prepare you for life by honing your reflexes with split-second strategic thinking during confrontation. 

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Life skills to reduce stress and cultivate focus for health and wellness.

QiDu Program registration now open!

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Join our next class! 

QiDu 气度: Pathway to Tranquility.  


The QiDu class uses gentle physical movements and meditative techniques to allow you to clear your mind and decrease stress.

 

Student Comments:     

Collette C. 

I feel better and I’m smiling more since joining the class.

Kathleen C.

This class helps me focus and find calm, no matter what is happening around me.

Sharpen Mind

Calm Emotions

Build Resilience

'We are committed to support and

to challenge each other for our mutual growth.'

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- USWA Student Creed      

 Character is Destiny
Coach Christopher Pei, co-founder of the United States Wushu Academy

'The essence of life is in the constant refinement of ones spiritual self.'

Christopher Pei  

Coach  

At the US Wushu Academy, we believe martial arts transcend physical mastery, they are a pathway to forging unshakable character.  Rooted in ancient traditions, our philosophy centers on nurturing six core qualities that transform students into resilient, disciplined, and compassionate individuals.

 

Respect forms the bedrock of our training.  Students learn to honor their coaches, peers, and opponents, recognizing that every interaction is an opportunity for growth.  This humility fosters camaraderie and mutual understanding, even in competition.

 

Discipline is ingrained through rigorous practice.  Our structured programs challenge students to push beyond limits, cultivating mental fortitude and accountability.  Daily repetition of forms and techniques teaches patience, proving that greatness is earned, not giving.

 

Peace is a cornerstone of Wushu.  We emphasize that true strength lies in restraint.  Students train to resolve conflicts with wisdom, not aggression, embodying the adage: “The best fight is the one avoided.”

 

Perseverance is tested and celebrated.  Wushu’s journey is lifelong, filled with setbacks and breakthroughs.  Through failures, students learn resilience, understanding that progress demands unwavering commitment.

 

Humility keeps egos in check.  Even as skills grow, students are reminded that mastery is endless.  We encourage openness to feedback, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement.

 

Finally, courage is honed both physically and mentally.  Whether performing complex techniques or facing personal fears, students learn to confront challenges head-on, transforming fear into focus.

 

At the US Wushu Academy, these values intertwine to shape individuals of strong character.  Beyond kicks and punches, we build leaders who embody respect, discipline, and integrity, prepared to thrive in life’s battles, both inside and outside the academy.

 

Join us, and let Wushu sculpt not just your body, but your soul.

 

Christopher Pei

Coach

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