A Heartfelt Journey at Singapore’s 1st National Traditional Wushu Championship (2024)
In November 2024, Singapore held its first-ever National Traditional Wushu Championship, a milestone event anchored in IWUF international competition standards. The format of the championship was demanding format and also a deeply meaningful. By aligning with international standards, the championship set a higher bar not just for the performance, but for integrity in practice. More than just a contest of skills, it was a collective step forward in raising the level of amateur competition in Singapore and strengthening the bonds within the traditional martial arts fraternity.
For us at JunWu Taiji, this competition became more than just a test of skill. It was a chance to express our art, live out our beliefs, and ground ourselves in our practice.
We fielded 2 teams for the championship. JunWu Team A comprised 10 members and Team B comprised 4, entered the arena with great enthusiasm.
Team A brought home 7 individual golds, 8 silvers, 4 bronzes, and a bronze medal in the Group Fist event.
Team B brought home with 1 individual gold and 1 bronze medal
To our immense surprise, Team A earned the 1st Runner-Up position with 178 points, behind the overall champion Marymount Community Centre Team A (229 points). We were quietly grateful to be the only Tai Chi team to stand among the Top 3 position in the championship. Its a gentle affirmation of our approach, and an encouragement to continue refining the our path with dedication and heart.
We are proud that three athletes from Team A were awarded Gold for All-Rounder Placement, recognizing their strength across multiple routines (fist, short weapon, long weapon).
This victory is sweet, but what’s even more precious is the sense of growth, unity, and mutual encouragement we experienced throughout the competition. We return not just with medals, but with deeper roots and stronger bonds.
We often say: “竞赛，不只是比较，而是修炼。”
Competition, to us, is not merely about outperforming others; it is a space for refinement, reflection, and reconnection. We do not train just to win. We train to deepen our understanding, to cultivate character, and to embody the spirit of Tai Chi. When we step into the competition arena, we carry not only our routines, but also our values.
Winning, should never taken for granted. It is a symbol not of being “better,” but of the fruits of long, quiet work. It affirms our teaching approach, our emphasis on correct form and internal balance, and the integrity of our collective journey.
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks:
To Wuzhong and the organizing team — thank you for bringing this vision to life with such dedication and heart.
To the judging panel — thank you for your fair and rigorous scoring, which challenged us to uphold high standards.
To our fellow competitors — your presence and passion pushed us to stretch our own limits.