US Challenge Information
Questions
Why the US Challenge?
The US Challenge is a competitive and educational event first held in 1988 to foster a challenging but friendly environment to refine skills and expand knowledge of Chinese martial arts.
In a world that is constantly evolving, the spirit of challenging oneself to improve has never been more relevant. It is this very spirit that lies at the heart of the US Challenge, an event designed to inspire growth, foster connections, and celebrate the power of stepping outside one’s comfort zone.
Read our article: Embracing the Spirit of Challenge: The US Challenge Event
What is the address?
Washington Education Zone, Wagner Hall
6511 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MD 20706
May I use music for my competition event(s)?
Yes. Music is optional. You may use music with your competition events in the Internal Division and in the Two Person Fighting Set Event. Non Vocal music is encouraged.
Please provide your instrumental (non vocal) music on a thumb drive in .mp3 format.
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If you are using music for more than one event, each track is on its own drive.
The competition music is the only file on the drive and is on the root level.
Put a label with your name on your drive.
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If you are using different music for different events, then put the event name on the label as well.
Why is the competition split over 2 days?
Splitting the competition over 2 days is so that the competitors will have a less stressful experience by allowing time for enjoying the area attractions.
Splitting the competition over 2 days also allows the Tai Chi and Other Internals Division to be separated as its own event.
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Read our article The US Challenge Tai Chi Event: A Tranquil Celebration of Tai Chi
What is the dress code?
Soft soled shoes (example feiyue shoes) are required to compete on our competition carpet. No running type of shoes.
Padded Weapons Division must wear shoes.
Embroidered Kung Fu Uniforms are not required.
We don't allow T-Shirts with political or social messages.
May I video or photograph my competition events, or do I need a permit to do this?
You may take photos or videos during the US Challenge for your personal use. If you have a good video or photograph we kindly ask that you share it with us for future publications.
I don't have a PayPal account. How do I pay?
You can select credit card from the screen after submission and PayPal will process your payment through Guest Checkout.
If I check in early, may I warm up in the Gym?
Yes, please do check in early. You may use the gym in the designated area for warm up.
What time do you expect to finish the competition in each day?
We will use the space according to the number of competitors and plan to finish by 5 PM on Saturday and by 3 PM on Sunday.
How do I register?
I have not competed previously, may I register for the Challenge Division or must I register for the First Timer Division?
You may register for either.
The focus on the First Timer Division is for young children. Adults are encouraged to register for the challenge division.
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The First Timer Division is for novice participants who have never competed before and would like to perform their routine skills in front of a panel of judges to get a score and receive competition environment experience.
The Challenge Division is for participants who would like to present their skills and also compete against others.
What are the mat dimentions?
The Wushu Challenge, Elite and Internal compete on a 45 feet x 26 feet carpet.
The Traditional Kung Fu competes on a 45 feet x 13 feet carpet.
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Wushu, Kung Fu and Internal will start on the right side of the carpet facing the judges table.
I have another question about the US Challenge.
Ask additional questions by writing to us at uswa.staff@gmail.com