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 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.

05/12/2026

🥋 Master Youfu Li says, “Because martial arts grew out of China’s cultivation culture, martial virtue is, at its core, about moral character.”
Historians trace Chinese martial arts back to the Yellow Emperor, a founding figure of Chinese civilization. For thousands of years, virtue has been its core—guiding the use of strength and shaping the spirit within.
But from 1966 to 1976, the Cultural Revolution devastated traditional culture. Masters were persecuted, and priceless manuals and teachings were destroyed.
Even after its apparent revival, true traditional martial arts have struggled to return.
Where, then, does its revival lie?
👉 Watch the new documentary The Lost Spirit of Kung Fu
🔗 https://www.ntd.com/ntdplus/the-lost-spirit-of-kung-fu_1142780.html

04/07/2026

Step onto the stage of tradition.
Show the world your true skill.

🔔 Register Now!
2026 NTD Int’l Chinese Traditional Martial Arts Competition
Preliminary | Taipei 5/24 · New York 8/13
Semi-Finals & Finals | New York 8/14–8/15
Semi-Finals & Finals · livestreamed worldwide

🏆 Gold Award
$5,000 & one master-crafted sword.
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🥋 Website: martialarts.ntdtv.com