The 8th International Traditional Martial Arts Competition hosted by NTD concluded on Sept. 2, celebrating a mission to revive an ancient culture that was on the brink of being lost. The event showcased the profound impact traditional martial arts can have on both physical health and personal development. NTD spoke with Ta-Yen Liu, the gold […]
Sixteen years ago, martial arts master Youfu Li began chairing the NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition in a shared mission to revive an art form that had been reduced to ashes. This year, he saw new growth and a vision of what may one day bear fruit. NTD, a television station founded by […]
Ninety-one martial artists from 11 countries gathered in New Jersey to participate in the 8th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, taking part in a shared mission to revive martial virtue. The awards ceremony took place on Sept. 2, with martial artists receiving gold medals in the male unarmed and male weapons categories. The competition […]
Good news for martial arts fans around the world! NTD’s 8th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition is set to take place in Waldwick, New Jersey, from Aug. 30 to Sep. 02.
NTD is hosting its 8th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition. After three days of tense competition, the finals will be held in New Jersey on Sept. 2 and the winners will be crowned. NTD spoke with Ben Hedges, the guest commentator of the competition and asked about the highlights so far and what to […]
Martial artists from 11 countries participated in the 8th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, taking part in a shared mission to revive martial virtue. Preliminaries in Germany and Taiwan have already taken place, and on Aug. 31, preliminaries were held in New Jersey for 66 of the 91 total martial artists, with 79 […]
Martial artists from 10 countries participated in the 8th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, partaking in a shared mission to revive martial virtue. Preliminaries in Germany and Taiwan have already taken place, and on Aug. 31 preliminaries were held in New Jersey for 66 of the 91 total martial artists. Seventy-nine semifinalists will […]
Traditional Chinese martial arts are beautiful, says Li Youfu, chair of the NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, which on Aug. 30 welcomed 91 martial artists from 11 countries to New Jersey for the 2024 competition. Preliminaries are underway, with semifinals scheduled for Sept. 1 and the live broadcast of the finals on Sept. […]
Ninety-one martial artists from 10 countries joined NTD in New Jersey to compete in the 8th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition with the shared mission of reviving traditional Chinese martial arts. The competition began on Aug. 30 with preliminary events and wraps up with finals and awards on Sept. 2. The competition is one of […]
Ancient Chinese martial arts, once on the verge of vanishing, are now being revived and celebrated in the United States. Starting this Friday, Waldwick, New Jersey, becomes the “battleground” for NTD’s 8th International Martial Arts Competition. Over 90 contestants from around the world have gathered to test their mastery. Among them is Eike Opfermann from […]
NTD is hosting the preliminaries of the 8th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition on Friday. Martial artists from all over the world are coming to New Jersey to compete in traditional martial arts and to be in with a chance of winning the prestigious Gold Award. But what exactly is the “traditional” aspect […]
NTD Television Network is hosting the eighth International Martial Arts Competition, and preliminary rounds in Europe and Taiwan finished this month. “Today’s preliminary round was a success, and everybody was very enthusiastic,” said Li Youfu, martial arts master and chairman of the competition jury. “Those who came prepared real, traditional martial arts and are following […]
This year NTD will organize three international competitions: the 2024 NTD Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, the 9th International Chinese Vocal Competition, and the 7th NTD International Piano Competition. Competition representative Yulia Nova spoke with NTD’s Daniel Monaghan about the competitions’ goals and missions.
Starting this June, martial artists from around the world will gather to compete for the title of martial arts master. NTD will host the 8th annual International Martial Arts Competition, which aims to revive traditional martial arts, and present its true values to the world. Li Youfu, martial arts master and chairman of the competition […]
NTD’S 8th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition is coming soon. The event is organized by NTD, and will begin in June. One contestant shares his story of overcoming childhood illness—and how a Bruce Lee movie changed his life. Taiwan’s Lin Chi-Hsien is a former silver medalist in the “Southern Fist” category, and he’s returning […]
“Let me tell you, traditional martial arts demand dedication and effort from us.The infiltration of contemporary martial arts is terrifying. We hope the that are able to counter this infiltration and continue to inherit the traditional forms,” Mr. Li said.
So, how can we rediscover truly traditional martial arts?
Sword, spear, and staff. Contestants showed their Kung Fu skills using various weapons and methods in a martial arts competition in upstate New York over the weekend. More than 70 contestants, from as far as Taiwan, joined NTD’s 7th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition, which was held in Middletown, New York, from Aug. 25 […]
NTD held its 7th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition in New York state Aug. 25–28. Twenty-five competitors won bronze, nine won silver, but no one qualified for gold. Forty-eight competitors from around the world took part in seven categories in the finals on Sunday. Two competitors are a father-and-son duo from Colombia, who both […]
NTD’s 7th International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition is set to take place in Middletown, New York, from Aug. 25 to Aug. 28. The competition aims to revive traditional Chinese martial arts and display its true values to the world, as part of a series of international culture and arts events organized by NTD Television […]
Chinese traditional martial arts is an ancient practice that emphasizes virtue. This weekend, it’s being revived in the 2022 NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition in upstate New York. Over 100 competitors participated across seven different categories—all hoping to qualify for Saturday’s semifinals. While most Americans think of martial arts as a battle, its history […]
