International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts Competition

09/01/2026

She had known about this stage for a long time—
but never imagined she would one day stand on it herself.
From constant nervousness to learning how to be present,
traditional martial arts helped her find calm.

🥋 Wan-Lun Lu, Contestant, NTD Int’l Martial Arts Competition

08/16/2026

🥋The 9th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition has come to a close!

After days of intense competition, 75 Martial Artists from eight countries gathered in New York to share their dedication to Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and the spirit of martial virtue.

At yesterday’s awards ceremony, 8 Silver Awards, 19 Bronze Awards, 9 Honorable Mentions, and 3 Special Awards were presented.

Congratulations to all the award recipients 👏🏻and to every competitor who stepped onto the stage and helped carry this tradition forward. 🏆🥋

🎥 Watch the full news report and relive the final moments of the competition https://www.ntd.com/medalists-announced-for-9th-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition_1166441.html

The awards ceremony took place on Aug. 15, with martial artists receiving eight silver awards and 19 bronze awards. Gold awards were vacant.

08/15/2026

🥋 Adult Female Unarmed Division

The women’s division showcased a beautiful balance of strength, grace, and precision! ✨ With agile movements and refined techniques, competitors demonstrated the unique power and artistry of traditional martial arts. 🥋🏆

🥇 Finals | New York — August 15

🌎 Live Stream Worldwide

EpochTV: https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony-6071050

NTD+: https://www.ntd.com/ntdplus/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony_1164949.html

08/15/2026

🥋 Adult Female Weapons Division

The women’s division showcased a beautiful balance of strength, grace, and precision! ✨ With agile movements and refined techniques, competitors demonstrated the unique power and artistry of traditional martial arts. 🥋🏆

🥇 Finals | New York — August 15

🌎 Live Stream Worldwide

EpochTV: https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony-6071050

NTD+: https://www.ntd.com/ntdplus/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony_1164949.html

08/15/2026

🥋 Adult Male Weapons Division

The Adult’s division showcased powerful techniques, dynamic movements, and the strength of traditional martial arts! 💪🔥 From unarmed forms to traditional weapons, competitors brought skill and intensity to every performance. 🏆⚔️

🥇 Finals | New York — August 15

🌎 Live Stream Worldwide

EpochTV: https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony-6071050

NTD+: https://www.ntd.com/ntdplus/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony_1164949.html

08/15/2026

🥋 Adult Male Unarmed Division

The Adult’s division showcased powerful techniques, dynamic movements, and the strength of traditional martial arts! 💪🔥 From unarmed forms to traditional weapons, competitors brought skill and intensity to every performance. 🏆⚔️

🥇 Finals | New York — August 15

🌎 Live Stream Worldwide

EpochTV: https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony-6071050

NTD+: https://www.ntd.com/ntdplus/2026-ntd-international-traditional-chinese-martial-arts-competition-finals-and-awards-ceremony_1164949.html

08/04/2026

After 18 years,
NTD Int’l Traditional Martial Arts Competition enters its 9th edition. (The reference to the “10th edition” in the video was a verbal slip. We apologize for the error.)
In Taiwan, many senior masters have passed on,
but a younger generation of martial artists is rising.

🥋The spirit of traditional martial arts and martial virtue continues to be passed down.

07/14/2026

NTD Martial Arts Competition Asia-Pacific Preliminaries have officially begun! 🎉
Contestants from across the region gathered
to showcase the strength, discipline, and spirit of traditional martial arts.
From youth divisions to adult competitors,
every movement reflected years of dedicated training.
Take a look behind the scenes and experience the highlights from the Asia-Pacific Preliminaries! 😊

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎉
May discipline, courage, and inner strength continue to inspire the world!🥋
NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition

05/27/2026

Chinese martial arts begin with courtesy and return to virtue.
True strength lies in self-cultivation and the courage to defend what is right.

🥋 The 2026 NTD Int’l Martial Arts Competition invites you to rediscover traditional martial virtue.