Wushu | SAWF National and Open Wushu Championship and Trials 2023
Wushu (kungfu) athletes from across the country gathered to take part in the South African Wushu Federation (SAWF) National and Open Wushu Championship and Trials on the 11th of November 2023. The tournament hosted just over 100 competitors from 14 schools, representing different provinces.
The tournament was a celebration of various styles and aspects of wushu, including traditional and modern Taolu (a collection of non-contact, fast choreographed movements based on martial techniques), Taiji (slow, systemised movements used to create physical awareness, whilst remaining based on martial application) and Sanda (full contact fighting).
Competitors of different ages and backgrounds were provided the opportunity to test their skills on various levels: either as a culmination of their hard work and training or as an opportunity to potentially be selected to form part of a team to represent South Africa in a number of upcoming international wushu sporting events.
Jurgens Lamprecht, President of the South African Wushu Federation, highlighted the importance of the tournament as a means to further develop the sport through increased athlete exposure, as well as a platform for national judges and coaches to enhance their growth and experience.
The SAWF was founded in 2002 as the official body governing all Chinese Martial Arts (known as wushu or kungfu) in South Africa. In 2003 it became a full member of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). The SAWF is recognised as a National Federation by various sporting bodies, including the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), the African Wushu Kung-Fu Federation (AFWF), continentally, and the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), internationally. By virtue of these affiliations, the SAWF receives recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and SportAccord, amongst others. The SAWF furthermore works in close collaboration with the Chinese Wushu Association (CWA) and is recognised by both the Chinese National Olympic Committee and the Chinese Ministry of Sport. The role of the SAWF is to facilitate, coordinate and oversee the national administration, growth and development of Wushu in South Africa, as well as promote the interests of its members.
Wushu is a martial art which originates in China but has expanded globally. It began as a method of defence and combat, practised for more than 2500 years and evolving into a craft and sport which is practised by thousands of people worldwide. There are 156 national and region es. al federations affiliated to the IWUF. Wushu has been officially included in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Gam
Wushu (kungfu) athletes from across the country gathered to take part in the South African Wushu Federation (SAWF) National and Open Wushu Championship and Trials on the 11th of November 2023. The tournament hosted just over 100 competitors from 14 schools, representing different provinces.
The tournament was a celebration of various styles and aspects of wushu, including traditional and modern Taolu (a collection of non-contact, fast choreographed movements based on martial techniques), Taiji (slow, systemised movements used to create physical awareness, whilst remaining based on martial application) and Sanda (full contact fighting).
Competitors of different ages and backgrounds were provided the opportunity to test their skills on various levels: either as a culmination of their hard work and training or as an opportunity to potentially be selected to form part of a team to represent South Africa in a number of upcoming international wushu sporting events.
Jurgens Lamprecht, President of the South African Wushu Federation, highlighted the importance of the tournament as a means to further develop the sport through increased athlete exposure, as well as a platform for national judges and coaches to enhance their growth and experience.
The SAWF was founded in 2002 as the official body governing all Chinese Martial Arts (known as wushu or kungfu) in South Africa. In 2003 it became a full member of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). The SAWF is recognised as a National Federation by various sporting bodies, including the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), the African Wushu Kung-Fu Federation (AFWF), continentally, and the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), internationally. By virtue of these affiliations, the SAWF receives recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and SportAccord, amongst others. The SAWF furthermore works in close collaboration with the Chinese Wushu Association (CWA) and is recognised by both the Chinese National Olympic Committee and the Chinese Ministry of Sport. The role of the SAWF is to facilitate, coordinate and oversee the national administration, growth and development of Wushu in South Africa, as well as promote the interests of its members.
Wushu is a martial art which originates in China but has expanded globally. It began as a method of defence and combat, practised for more than 2500 years and evolving into a craft and sport which is practised by thousands of people worldwide. There are 156 national and region es. al federations affiliated to the IWUF. Wushu has been officially included in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Gam