“The world governing body for kung fu is using copyright law to identify a user who allegedly made defamatory remarks about the organization on YouTube. The action by the International Wushu Federation is taking place in Australia’s Federal Court where a judge has ordered Google to hand over subscriber information. …Why this matter is being […]
Australia, no doubt, has strong European connections. Therefore, it was quite surprising to receive the news that “On 15th April 2021, the IWUF Executive Board has decided to follow the recommendation of the IWUF Ethics Committee in connection with an ongoing investigation concerning the European Wushu Kungfu Federation (hereinafter “EWUF”), and has decided, in accordance […]
The World Games family welcomes two new members. During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International World Games Association (IWGA), the representatives of the 36 participating member federations approved the applications of the International Wushu Federation and International Sambo Federation. A two-thirds majority was required. The AGM was again held remotely due to the restrictions […]
Photo-Report from selected locations (Sydney, NSW): Video:
ABC News “In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports emerged of a novel method for managing mild cases of the disease. In field hospitals in Wuhan, patients were encouraged to practise Qigong — an ancient Chinese form of exercise incorporating focused breathing and gentle movement. But while eyebrows may have been raised among […]
See Historic Summit “THE SCIENCE OF QI” (recorded on 17 January 2021)with Harvard Osher Centre Director, Dr Peter Wayne, author of “Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi” in discussion with Dr Richard Hammerschlag, neuro-biologist and naturopathic researcher.A profound 2 hour exchange with audience questions.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed on Thursday China’s Taijiquan on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to 19 in Kingston, capital […]
by Amanda Heidke COVID-19 has certainly meant many changes to our year and the thought of not being able to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival was not a happy one. However the easing of NSW Health directives allowing gatherings of 20 enabled us to share Tai Chi, Qigong and Mooncakes in the most beautiful natural environment […]
“World Health Qigong Day” was initiated by the International Health Qigong Federation and is celebrated on the 2nd Saturday of September each year. This year’s event’s slogan was: Have you Baduanjined today? Yes, we have! On 12 September 2020, Wushu & Tai Chi NSW, together with thousands of Health Qigong enthusiasts from all over the […]
On January 15, 2020, British Health Qigong Association was invited to introduce Health Qigong to the young & fit trainees at RAF COSFORD. The RAF Officer Training Academy is interested in negotiating sustainable development cooperation with British Health Qigong Association in the future. Military training can sometimes be over focused on the physical strength which can […]
