2026 USA SHAOLIN OPEN AND
15TH DENVER NATIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP
OCTOBER 2-4, 2026 | DENVER, COLORADO
COMPETE · CONNECT · CELEBRATE
Whether you’re a first-time student or a seasoned competitor, this tournament honors tradition, promotes excellence, and builds lifelong connections.
COMPETITION
What is USASO and DNCMAC?
A special tournament held in collaboration between the USA Shaolin Open (USASO) alongside the Denver National Chinese Martial Arts Championships (DNCMAC) welcoming athletes from all over North America to the heart of Denver, Colorado to test their skills, no matter age or style.
🏆 Divisions include:
• Traditional Northern & Southern Kung Fu
• Contemporary Wushu (Empty Hand & Weapons)
• Tai Chi & Internal Styles
• Wing Chun
• Sparring (Continuous & Light Contact)
• Shuai Jiao
• Lion Dance
GRAND CHAMPION
Think you got what it takes to be the reigning Grand Champion? More information available upon registering.
🥋 Qualifier for the USAWKF Kung Fu Team
SEMINARS
Introducing the masters and coaches of the 2026 Seminar Series:
Shi Yanxu - QiGong
Jason Wong and Meiying Wang - Contemporary Wushu
Shi Yan Yi - Shaolin Tiger
Allen Peng and Kyle Wong - Chen Taiji
Seminars will take place on Sunday, October 4.
Sign up today and reserve your spot!
SCHEDULE
Schedule is being updated regularly until in-person registrations are closed at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 2.
Registered athletes please note that you cannot make anymore changes to your events as of 12 am on Thursday, October 1. Please check your ring assignments to make sure they are correct.
VENUE LOCATION
CU Denver Student Wellness Center
1355 12th St., Denver, CO 80204
🎟️ Spectators welcome! Join us for a weekend of action, artistry, and culture. Visit our online store to buy admission tickets!
For hotel discount information and things to do in Colorado, check it out below.
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Check out our online store to buy spectator admission tickets!
LIMITED EDITION APPAREL
Limited edition 2026 USASO and DNCMAC t-shirts and zip-up hoodies preorders are officially closed online!
Limited quantity available for purchase in-person.
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