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General information
About
14th PAWC
Hosted by: PAWF /Organized by: USAWKF / LOC Group: WTSF.
The Pan American Wushu Championships (PAWC) are the highest-level intercontinental competition within the sport of wushu. This biennial event began in 1996 and always captures the excitement and range of wushu, both in the action-packed sanda bouts and the dynamic movements and distinct weaponry of taolu forms competition.
1st PAWT
Sanctioned by: PAWF and USAWKF; Hosted by: WTSF
Simultaneously with the 14th Pan American Championships, we will also host the Pan American Wushu Tournament (PAWT), sanctioned by both the Pan American Wushu Federation (PAWF) and the United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation (USAWKF). This large-scale intercontinental open tournament welcomes participation from international wushu organizations and enthusiasts.
Hosted by PAWF
Established in 1995, the Pan American Wushu Federation (PAWF) is the governing body for wushu in Americas and is the continental member of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). Currently, PAWF has 23 national/regional member federations.
Organized by USAWKF
The United States Wushu-Kungfu Federation (USAWKF) is the official and exclusive representative of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). The USAWKF is responsible for promoting, organizing, and managing wushu-related activities in the United States.
WTSF is the local organization committee
The World Taiji Science Federation (WTSF), established in California, USA in 2008, focuses on advancing the field of “Taiji Science” through research and events.
Activities:
- International Taiji Science Forum & World Intangible Cultural Heritage Taiji Masters Exhibition
- Journal of Taiji Science (JTS)
- Host Pan American Wushu Open Tournament (PAWT),
- Organizing Major International Wushu Events and USAWKF National Wushu Team Trials
Competition and Events ?
PAWC Regulartion
PAWT Regulation
Judge Course Regulation
Coaches Course Regulation
PAWT Event Code
Liability and Waiver Form
Sanda EEG Form
Team Entry Form for Invitation
PAWC Flyers
PAWT Flyers
Venue Map (TBD)
General Schedule
New Competition Event
Contemporary Wushu：
- Junior A group Taijifan event.
- Junior C Group has added the 24-Form Taijiquan, 32-Form Taijijian, beginner Nanquan, beginner Nandao, and beginner Nangun.
Traditional Wushu and Taiji:
Added the Shaolin division; Wing Chun division, Choy Li Fut division, other internal and other traditional Taiji events have become part of the competitive events.
Judges and Coaches Courses:
There will also be the Pan American International Judges and Coaches Training Course.
Grandmaster Taiji Workshop：
Grand master Chen Zhenglei and other renowned martial artists have been specially invited to participate in the opening ceremony’s masters’ performance and to hold a master’s lecture at the Convention Center on August 30.
Please click the following link for lecture registration information.
This Year tournament included PAWC， PAWT，Pan American Judges and Coaches certification and training courses, Open ceremony and master demonstration.
PAWC include the
- Pan American Wushu Championships（Adult Taolu、Sanda）
- Pan American Junior Wushu Championships（Taolu、Sanda）
- Pan American Wushu Championships（Traditional Events Category）
PAWT include the
- Contemporary Wushu Division
- Traditional Taolu Division
- Shaolin Division
- Other Northern Style Division
- Yongchun (Wing Chun) Division
- Cailifo (Choy Lay Fut) Division
- Hung Gar and Other Southern Style Division
- Taiji and Internal Division
- Traditional Duilian Division:
- Jiti Competition Event
- All-around the championship
- USAWKF Traditional Kungfu Team Trials
Judges and Coaches Course
The PAWF will hold an English, Spanish, and Chinese International Wushu Judges and Coaches Training & Certification Course in Santa Clara, California, USA, starting August 26, 2024.
Opening Ceremony and Masters’ Demo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Eligibility ?
Participation is limited to countries in the Pan American region; Must be a citizen of the country represented,Mast register through National Federation.
US Team Participants must go through the selection trials, be valid members of USAWKF, and register through the USAWKF Federation.
PAWC Adult Championship Group:
Athletes from Teams A, B, and C selected in Texas in May 2023 can register to participate. There may also be allowances for substitutes or a small number of additional spots, with the final number of registrations to be decided by USAWKF.
PAWC Junior Championship Group:
Athletes from Teams A, B, and C selected in California in May 2024 can register to participate. There may also be allowances for substitutes or a small number of additional spots, with the final number of registrations to be decided by USAWKF.
PAWC Traditional Competition Group:
Athletes can only register for traditional events such as Shaolin, Taiji, Wing Chun/Cai Li Fo, etc. Athletes who have qualified through USAWKF-authorized traditional selection competitions within the two years are eligible to register.
PAWC Sanda Registration:
Athletes must have qualified through the Texas selection in 2023 or the selection in Arizona in July 2024 to register for participation.
PAWC Registration must be coordinated through PAWF National Federations,
U.S. team registration must go through USAWKF to register for PAWC. Please contact USAWKF at USAWKF@USAWKF.org.
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*PAWT Welcome Wushu groups, and individuals from around the world to participate.
Except for the United States and Canada, representative teams from Pan-American countries must obtain approval from their national martial arts federations to register for participation.
US Teams, Schools, individual athletes and other non Pan American countries and regions can register freely.
Registration Link： https://bowuu.com/login
PAWF Judges and Coaches Courses
- All participants should be in good physical health.
- All participants must be fluent in English, Chinese or Spanish languages.
The lecture and testing material for this PAWF Judges Course will be available in Spanish but PAWF and IWUF official languages remain English and Chinese.
- All participants may only be approved to the course by their respective PAWF Member Federation/Associations.
- All participants must be legal residents of the countries/territories which are submitting them.
US participants Please contact USAWKF@USAWKF.org to register this course
Athletes who meet the eligibility criteria as specified in the competition regulations can register to participate in two competitions simultaneously.
Special Notes:
PAWC is only open to athletes from Pan-American countries who register through their respective national federations.
PAWC contemporary wushu athletes can register for up to 4 contemporary wushu events and can also participate in PAWC traditional wushu events with no limit on the number of events. They can also participate in PAWT competitions.
PAWC participants from the USA must register through USAWKF, while PAWT participants can register directly via Bowuu.com.
Registration ?
Registration for the Pan American Wushu Championships (PAWC) must be coordinated through the respective national wushu federations. The LOC does not accept registrations from unofficial groups or individuals.
The U.S. PAWC Team registration must be processed through the USAWKF. In addition to being U.S. citizens and USAWKF members, participants must qualify through the appropriate Adult Wushu Selection, Junior Wushu Selection, and Traditional Kungfu Selection. For registration, please contact USAWKF at USAWKF@USAWKF.org.
Registration for the Pan American Wushu Open Parliament Tournament (PAWT)
Registration for the Pan American Open is done directly through the WTSF (LOC) competition website at www.Gowushu.com. The registration system can be accessed at https://bowuu.com/.
Registration opens in the middle of June, and the final entry deadline is July 16, 2024.
Schedules ?
DATES: AUG 29 to SEP 2, 2024
VENUE: Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Final Entry Deadline: July 16, 2024
- Judge and Coach Certification Course Check-in: August 26, Monday
- August 27.28.29, Tues to Thu, Judge and Coach Certification Course
- August 30 to September 1, Internship During the Competition.
Hospitality ?
PAWC Requirements:
For all IWUF official events, as well as continental official events and national-level events in some Asian countries, all participating teams are required to stay at designated hotels, with unified check-in and departure times. Team leaders and coaches manage the teams uniformly, including coordinating uniforms and pre-competition practice sessions. This unified management has always been strictly implemented without exception. It is a standard requirement for large official events, and all participating teams and athletes must comply, including local athletes.
For registration, please contact USAWKF at USAWKF@USAWKF.org.
PAWT: Free to Choose:
The PAWT is an officially authorized continental Wushu open tournament. Athletes and teams can opt for airport transfer and transportation services at the same price as championship athletes, but there are no requirements for check-in and departure times.
They can also choose to opt out of airport transfers, team management, and check-in and departure time restrictions and costs. Instead, they can book the organizing committee’s designated hotels as needed and pay discounted hotel prices. To book, please fill in the accommodation information for participants in the PAWT registration system and complete the payment.
PAWC Requirements:
For all IWUF official events, as well as continental official events and national-level events in some Asian countries, all participating teams are required to stay at designated hotels, with unified check-in and departure times. Team leaders and coaches manage the teams uniformly, including coordinating uniforms and pre-competition practice sessions. This unified management has always been strictly implemented without exception. It is a standard requirement for large official events, and all participating teams and athletes must comply, including local athletes.
For registration, please contact USAWKF at USAWKF@USAWKF.org.
PAWT: Free to Choose:
The PAWT is an officially authorized continental Wushu open tournament. Athletes and teams can opt for airport transfer and transportation services at the same price as championship athletes, but there are no requirements for check-in and departure times.
They can also choose to opt out of airport transfers, team management, and check-in and departure time restrictions and costs. Instead, they can book the organizing committee’s designated hotels as needed and pay discounted hotel prices. To book, please fill in the accommodation information for participants in the PAWT registration system and complete the payment.
- Check-in time is August 29, and departure time is September 2.
- Check-in at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Official hotel Information
- Hyatt Santa Clara:
This is the hotel connected to the competition venue and has the best conditions.
The organizing committee will prioritize arranging accommodation for the championship teams in this hotel.
The teams need to handle the check-in process uniformly through the registration system. - Marriott Santa Clara
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
The hotel has good accommodation conditions and is located 1.2 miles from the competition venue.
The hotel prices are currently being negotiated, and detailed information will be updated in July.
Venue and Floor Plan ?
First Aid and Security ?
Check-In Items ?
PAWC and PAWT Team Check-In Time:
August 29: 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 18:00
August 30: 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00
The Sanda team must check in on August 29, because the weekend check-in time is August 30, 7:30 am – 9:00 am.
Need to bring the following items:
- Present each team member’s passport
- Submit valid medical certificates
- Submit valid life and liability insurance certificates
- Submit the signed waiver of liabilities with a photo
- Submit the signed EEG waiver for Sanda
- Pay the relevant penalty fees in full (if applicable)
Each team will receive the following:
- Team Leader, Team Coaches, and Athlete ID badges
- Team parade entry banner
- Team flag
Opening Ceremony ?
All teams need to assemble at 5:00 PM in Exhibit Halls A and B, waiting for entrance.
PAWC and PAWT Grand opening ceremony will be host on August 30 evening, From 6:00-7:30pm at Exhibit Halls C and D.
Included team parade and a short Master demonstration 7:30pm – 8：00pm.
Each representative team must nominate one team banner guide and one flag bearer to participate in the opening ceremony. The order of the teams’ formation will be as follows: the Team Banner guide will be in the front, followed by the flag bearer, team leader, coaches, athletes, and accompanying members.
Event Category ?
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Time Requirements
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Arbitration and Complaint ?
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Receiving the Award
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