USA Shaolin Open
& Traditional Kung Fu Team Trials

OCTOBER 25 - 27

Hosted at the Park 8 Event Center in Houston, Texas

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USA Shaolin Open & Traditional Kung Fu Team Trials

Sanctioned by the North American Shaolin Association and USAWKF

Shaolin Kung Fu
少林功夫

Traditional Kung Fu
传统中国功夫

Modern Wushu
武术

Tai Chi
太极拳

Competition Schedule

October 25 - 27, 2024

FRIDAY

Athlete Check-In 2 PM - 8 PM
Opening Ceremonies 7:30 PM
Masters Exhibition 8:00 PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Doors Open 8 AM
Competition 9 AM - 5 PM

Click here to view the events list

Welcome to the USA Shaolin Open & Traditional Kung Fu Team Trials!

This competition is a qualifier event where athletes will be selected to represent the United States at three major international kung fu competitions that will take place in 2025:

10th World Kungfu Championships (WKFC) in Emeishan, China
2025 Pan American Wushu Kung Fu Championships
2025 Shaolin World Games in China

Athletes who wish to qualify for the World Kungfu Championships and the Pan American Championships must have an active USAWKF membership at the time of registration to compete for a spot on the USA team/delegation. Athletes can also fulfill the USAWKF membership requirement if their entire school has USAWKF membership and they compete under their school’s name.

Athletes must acquire USAWKF membership before registration to ensure eligibility for the USAWKF Team Trials competition. We ask that all Team Trials competitors abide by this rule set forth by the USAWKF.

Athletes without a USAWKF Membership are welcome to compete at our tournament and will be eligible to compete for the Grand Champion title. However, they will not qualify for the USA Traditional Kung Fu Team.

Registration is open!

PLease note: Late registration fees will be applied after Friday, October 11, 2024

Register In Person Tournament

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Tournament Pricing

IN PERSON COMPETITION

$65 registration (including first event)
$35 per additional event

$25 to enter the Grand Champion Competition (advanced competitors only)

$50 USAWKF Traditional Kung Fu Team Trials (USAWKF membership required; advanced competitors only): Qualifies athletes to attend the World KungFu Championships (WKFC) in Emeishan, China in 2025 and the Pan American Wushu Kung Fu Championships in 2025

$50 Shaolin Regional Team Trials (advanced competitors only): Qualifies athletes to attend the Continental Team Trials for the North American continent (USA, Canada, & Mexico) in 2025, leading to the 2025 Shaolin World Games in China.

$35 tournament T-shirts

ONLINE COMPETITION

$45 registration (including first event)
$25 per additional event

$25 to enter the Grand Champion Competition (advanced competitors only)

$50 Shaolin Regional Team Trials (advanced competitors only): Qualifies athletes to attend the Continental Team Trials for the North American continent (USA, Canada, & Mexico) in 2025, leading to the 2025 Shaolin World Games in China.

$35 tournament T-shirts

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SHAOLIN DUAN PIN TEST

$100 for Level 1 through Level 3: The test will be held during the tournament but does not count towards any of the world competition qualifiers. This test is for anyone wishing to test into the Duan Pin grading system set forth by China’s Shaolin Temple.

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SPECTATORS
Includes opening ceremonies, Master’s Demonstration, and all three days of competition. Available at the door (Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App - will not accept hard cash)

$30 spectator tickets will be available at the door
$20 for First Responder, Law Enforcement, or Military (must present valid ID)
$15 for children under 9 years old (free admission for children ages 3 and under)