Wushu demonstration with Wudang Mountain delegation

On September 29, 2018, athletes from Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre were invited to perform with visiting members of Wudang Mountain from China.

It was a great opportunity for wushu exchange!

Mid-Autumn Festival Demo for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visit

On September 21, 2018, members of the Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre demonstration team performed Lion Dance and Wushu for the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. The visit was held at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, and celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival.

Celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre in Canada!

Master Wayland Li (李文启老师) founded the school in August 1998. Since then, countless Wushu competitive champions and recreational students have benefited from training in a positive yet challenging learning environment. Master Li has dedicated his life to instructing students and helping them discover their full potential through Wushu.

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Health Awareness Day Demonstration

On September 9, 2018 members of the Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre demonstration team performed at the annual Health Awareness Day (健康關注日). The event was held at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.

Congrats to our youngest students for putting on a great show!

Thank you Mr. Thomas Tam and the organizing committee for your warm invitation.

We celebrate World Wushu-Kungfu Day!

Did you know that August 11, 2018 was the first official World Wushu-Kungfu Day (WWKD) and it was proudly celebrated around the world?

The inaugural event marks the beginning of an annual day to celebrate wushu-kungfu. It was organized by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) to raise global awareness of all styles and practitioners, whether traditional or contemporary wushu competition forms. 

Here in Canada, our national organization Wushu Canada hosted an event at the L’Amoreaux Community Centre and numerous wushu schools came together to celebrate the occasion.

Several Wayland Li students participated in the Wushu Warrior Circuit Training Challenge, consisting of a timed trail circuit that required athletes to jump, sprint and use strength to get through a challenging obstacle course. 

Congrats to all of our athletes and hope you had a fun time!

Congrats World Junior Wushu Champions!

Congratulations to all seven champions from Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre that competed in the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships in Brazil! It has been a long road of training and we are so proud of each of you. Great job representing Team Canada!

A special mention goes out to Adam Shaltout for winning a bronze medal in Group C Gunshu, and Kai-Hsin Chang for winning a bronze medal in Group C Daoshu. Your achievements inspire us!

Good luck at Worlds in Brazil!

On July 9-16, 2018, seven athletes from Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre will compete in the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships. This year's competition is hosted in Brasilia, Brazil, and our athletes will represent Canada in:

• Group A - Changquan, Daoshu, Gunshu; Nanquan, Nandao, Nangun
• Group B - Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Gunshu, Qiangshu
• Group C - Changquan, Daoshu, Gunshu

Good luck to Rex, Rasa, Erica, Caleb, Zeina, Adam and Kai-Hsin.

Here is the promotional video introducing the event, compiled by the IWUF and Brazil's wushu organization.

More information can be found on the competition's website (https://www.7thwjwc.com/), including a schedule of events and results for the Taolu and Sanda events.

Good luck to Team Canada and jia you!

2018 Canadian National Junior Wushu Team Selections

Congratulates to all 30 athletes from Wayland Li that competed in the 2018 Canadian Nationals on May 19-20, 2018! 

Key Achievements:

• 7 athletes from Wayland Li Wushu selected to represent Canada on the Junior National Wushu Team, including Rex Lam, Rasa Rahnema, Erica Li, Caleb Akai, Zeina Shaltout, Adam Shaltout and Kai-Hsin Chang.
   
• 19 athletes participated in High Performance taolu divisions, finishing with gold, silver and bronze medal achievements.
   
• Open events: 10 students participated in competition for the first time, taking home several gold, silver and bronze medals.

Lion Dance at St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto

The lion dance team from Wayland Li participated in the 2018 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto. Thank you to all of our performers and parents for helping to organize a successful event!

The parade was held on March 11, 2018 and brought together several lion dance schools from the Toronto area, including Sunny Tang Martial Arts, All Masters and Wayland Li. The organizing body was Wushu Canada and Wushu Ontario.

Congrats Wayland Li Athletes at Ontario Winter Games

Congratulations to all of the Wayland Li athletes that participated in the 2018 Ontario Winter Games!

The event was held from May 1-4, 2018 at Bracebridge & Muskoka Lakes Secondary School. The event brought together Ontario's best athletes in Taolu, Traditional Forms and Sanda.

Wayland Li had a total of 23 athletes compete, bringing a total of 15 medals.

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Seniors

Alfred Yang

Groups A+B

Julia Fejedelem
Amanda Fejedelem
Ashley Liu

Rex Lam
Dylan Liu
Kevin Lu
Caleb Akai
Ian Chan
Louis Ho

Group C

Calysta Liao
Sophia Liao
Angelina Liu
Amanda Sun
Chloe Lee
Kaitlyn Wang
Candace Choy
Lia Tang-Ruggiero

Ian Gao
Allen Liu
Michael Lee
Kai-Hsin Chang
Alfred Liu

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Results

Seniors combined event handform, short and long weapon (male)
Alfred Yang - 3rd place

Group A+B combined changquan, daoshu and gunshu (female)
Julia Fejedelem - 2nd place

Group A+B combined changquan, jianshu and qiangshu (female)
Ashley Liu - 1st place
Amanda Fejedelem - 2nd place

Group A+B combined changquan, daoshu and gunshu (male)
Rex Lam - 1st place
Dylan Liu - 3rd place

Group A+B combined changquan, jianshu and qiangshu (male)
Louis Ho - 1st place

Group C combined changquan, daoshu and gunshu (female)
Kaitlyn Wang - 1st place
Lia Tang-Ruggiero - 3rd place

Group C combined changquan, jianshu and qiangshu (female)
Amanda Sun - 1st place
Chloe Lee - 2nd place
Candace Choy - 3rd place

Group C combined changquan, daoshu and gunshu (male)
Kai-Hsin Chang - 1st place
Allen Liu - 2nd place
Alfred Liu - 3rd place