As 2009 marks the 60th anniversary pf the People’s Republic of China, as well as the occasion of the East Asian Games in Hong Kong SAR, we consider this an opportune year to launch the inaugural World Guoshu Competition. To celebrate China’s upcoming 60th anniversary, martial arts authorities, social celebrities and sportsmen from around the world will gather in Hong Kong to participate in the first international competition for Chinese sports….

read more about the festival here;

Background (word doc) -hong-kong-competition-tour

World Guoshu Competition - Official Website - www.guoshuintl.com

The Australian Team

The 1st World Guoshu Competition will be

held on the 21st - 26th of July. The proud Australian team (pictured) will represent their country under the leadership of Master Jirong Zhang in the divisions of;

- Tai Chi Push-Hand

- Chen Style Tai Chi Form and

- Jiao Shu (Or Shuai Jiao - Traditional Chinese Wrestling)

- Shanda (Full Contact Fighting)

The team has some new talents in its ranks this year and has been working very hard in the lead up to the competition. On arrival in China training will commence straight away in Beijing for 6 days and 6 nights with top coaches and masters. The Australian Team looks forward to competing with the worlds best in Hong Kong.

The Australian Team Members

“There is nothing outside of me that is not part of me..

One World, One Village, One Spirit, Smile.”

- Master Jirong Zhang

“The true battle lies within”

- John Scimone

“Loosing will be my last option. Out of all the options, I am passionate about winning”

- Tian Zhang

“Self Belief!….. Years of doubt gets swooped away. Trust in oneself and believe that a new trust can arises like a golden chicken standing on one leg”

- Melissa Landriscina

I have made it!…..  I have transformed myself in the shortest possible time, more-so than from any other book that I have ever read. From purposeless wondering to a mind of a fully focused warrior. Thanks Mum, Dad, and Zio John”

- David Casella

“Sometimes you must become sick to become better. Through sacrifice, endurance, focus, self belief and commitment, you can master your fears. Then you can accomplish anything”

- Dale Landriscina

“Keep the world at peace, at justice and in freedom with the power of Kung Fu. Amitabha“

- Thomas Yang

“Crushing illusion with enlightenment….. We are living in a world of definement, yet what wer’re really striving for is enlightenment. In searching so, we may have polluted our self from time to time, instance to instance, point to point. Suddenly when we find peace within, here is the enlightenment within me.”

- Malcolm MacDonald