Area students from the Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy in Milford recently participated in the 2024 National Junior Taolu Trials and Golden State International Wushu Championships held in Santa Clara, California. Photo courtesy of Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy.
Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy in Milford recently showcased the talent of students from the area at the 2024 National Junior Taolu Trials and Golden State International Wushu Championships held in Santa Clara, California from May 25 to 27. The international event drew around 2,000 athletes competing at the highest levels of Wushu Kung Fu.
Ten students from Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy participated in a total of 25 events, bringing home seven gold, seven silver and four bronze medals.
The events were divided into two major categories: fist forms and weapons.
The participating students were: Elsie Guo and Elaine Guo from Amity Middle School in Orange; Nanxin Zhou of Foran High School in Milford; Maya Zhou of Harborside Middle School in Milford; Felicia Ky and Philip Ky of Beecher’s Road School in Woodbridge; Angelina Chen of Masuk High School in Monroe; Sofia Donroe of Staples High School in Westport; and Brendan Lam of Yale University.
Six of the students earned spots on the US Kung Fu Team. These students will represent the US at the Pan American Kung Fu Championships next year.