NTD International Traditional Chinese
Martial Arts Competition
Carrying on Tradition
Honoring Martial Arts Virtue
Tradition, Discipline, Virtue
The International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition brings advanced practitioners together to preserve authentic martial traditions and the values carried through them: discipline, humility, respect, righteousness, and self-cultivation.
Reviving the True Spirit of Martial Arts
Traditional martial arts are not only a matter of strength and movement. At their highest level, they cultivate character, restraint, focus, and moral discipline. This competition honors practitioners who carry forward that deeper spirit.
Experience it
24
May, 2026
Asia-Pacific.
Preliminary Competition
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Awards & Recognition
Awards are presented across adult and junior divisions. Each division may include Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Excellence Awards. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards may be withheld if the required performance standard is not met.
Adult Divisions
Adult Male Unarmed · Adult Female Unarmed · Adult Male Weapons · Adult Female Weapons
$0
Gold Award
plus one master-crafted short weapon
$0
Silver Award
$0
Bronze Award
Junior Divisions
Junior Unarmed · Junior Weapons
$0
Gold Award
plus one master-crafted short weapon
$0
Silver Award
$0
Bronze Award
Judging Standards
01
Traditional Authenticity
Forms must follow the traditional characteristics of the selected martial arts style. Contemporary competitive Wushu elements should not be included.
02
Correct Posture
Judges evaluate the accuracy of arms, eyes, head, body form, footwork, hand patterns, step patterns, and overall body movement.
03
Coordination & Power
The performance should show complete coordination of hands, eyes, body method, footwork, spirit, energy, strength, and kung fu.
04
Natural Movement & Breathing
Power should be relaxed and natural, without stiffness, forced strength, breath-holding, or disconnection between breathing and movement.
05
Martial Spirit & Etiquette
Contestants should demonstrate focus, courage, precision, rhythm, martial virtue, proper traditional attire, and respectful salutes before and after performance.
Carry Tradition Forward
Join martial artists from around the world in a competition dedicated to authentic forms, martial virtue,
and the revival of traditional culture