Challenge Martial Arts Club athletes shine at Wushu showcase and grading in Ajman

Challenge Martial Arts Club successfully hosted a Wushu Kung Fu Showcase and Belt Grading Examination on Saturday in Ajman, bringing together young athletes, coaches, officials, and martial arts supporters.

The event highlighted the continued growth of youth martial arts programmes and grassroots sports initiatives across the UAE.

During the showcase, the young athletes demonstrated their skills in routine performance, physical coordination, discipline, and the traditional values of martial ethics, known as Wude.

The examination was overseen by Legal counsellor Salem Hamdan Al Ameri, President and Founder of the Wushu Kung Fu Association/Union and the UAE’s first Emirati judge and referee accredited by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF).

He was joined by Sifu Don Tiran Thakshala, a Wushu Kung Fu judge, referee, and technical expert.

The club’s broader efforts to regulate, develop, and unify Wushu across the UAE are being carried out under the international guidance of IWUF Secretary General Zhang Yuping.

Following a comprehensive evaluation by the judging panel, all 24 participating students successfully met the required standards and passed their grading examinations, earning advancement to their respective belt levels.

Following a comprehensive evaluation by the judging panel, all 24 participating students successfully met the required standards and passed their grading examinations, earning advancement to their respective belt levels.

The successful candidates were Hawa Maryam, Iyaan Akhil, Muhammed Jazal, Niyati Tayswal, Muhammad Ameen, Celine Abdul Khadder, Vidhin Vinayan, Azan Zidane Shahin, Advait Prasad, Yuven Sanjeev Nair, Miya Thadathil, Dhruv Dev, Haya Fathima, M. Arham Qureshi, Eshal Aisha Shahin, Rithvik Renju, Faizan, Muhammad Zaid, Muhammad Aboobacker, Muhammad Abdulla, Adhitya, Natchathra, Ameen Fahiz and Jennah Nishar.

Misab, Owner and Managing Director of Challenge Martial Arts Club, congratulated the students on their achievement and praised their commitment to training, discipline, and continuous improvement. He also emphasised the importance of organised martial arts academies in creating a stable environment for athletic development and identifying emerging talent.

The students underwent intensive preparation under the guidance of the club’s five certified coaches: Naisam, Sidheeque, Praveen K, Praveen Menon, and Fahad.

The successful grading examination marks another important milestone for Challenge Martial Arts Club and reflects the growing interest in Wushu Kung Fu among young athletes in the UAE.