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MISSION STATEMENTThe Chinese Wushu and Tai Chi Academy’s mission is to improve and develop personal internal (mind, spirit), and external (physical) health abilities; foster overall excellence, and contribute to an understanding of Eastern culture. And, importantly, encourage and promote Wushu and Tai Chi Talent and Spirit.Rules of Chinese Wushu & Tai-chi Academy
SCHOOL OPERATIONThe school year is divided into four semesters with 10 weeks in each semester. Class size is properly set to emphasize the key, which is individualized instruction. The classes are carefully divided by levels to help the student learn and advance with step-by-step instruction. At each academic level, the school emphasizes fundamental discipline, instructor professional standards, with inspiration and an encouraging teaching attitude. The school regulations are strict. The purpose for this is to refine student’s excellence, promote moral and physical growth, and develop character.
The Chinese Wushu & Tai Chi Academy was established by Master Yijiao Hong in 1996. For over a decade, CWTA has fostered thousands of students, teaching them Tai Chi and Wushu. Sifu Hong has trained students in Wushu and Tai Chi throughout the metropolitan Seattle/Tacoma area. Sifu Hong also offers seminars and workshops to Seattle area elementary schools, high schools, universities, and corporations. These include: Bush school, Lakeside school, Seattle University, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Wizards of the Coast. Co-Instructor Pierce Watters offers a community service Tai Chi class for residents at the Lakeshore Retirement Home. At the First World Tai Chi Health Conference in Sanya, Heinan Island, China, in 2001, the Chinese Wushu & Tai Chi Academy Tai Chi Team including Co-Instructor Pierce Watters, was interviewed by TV stations from all over China, including Hong Kong and Shanghai. Two CWTA students brought home Tai Chi medals: Sifu Restita DeJesus with a Gold medal in Chen style, and Co-Assistant Instructor, Zachary Layng, a Silver medal in Chen style.
IN PRINTKungfu Magazine / July 1999In their all-tai chi issue, Kungfu Magazine published a feature article on Sifu Yijiao Hong, titled, Hong Yijiao’s Tai Chi Journey. China in Dance The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
FILMIn the year 2000, Sifu Hong and her students made a brief appearance in the Sylvester Stallone film, Get Carter.Shaw Brothers, the famous Hong Kong film company, shot footage of Sifu Hong and her students for promotional use in Asia. In 2004, Buster the bunny, best friend of PBS Kid’s show star Arthur, got his own series on PBS, Postcards from Buster. In one episode, Buster visits Seattle and learns Wushu and Tai Chi from Sifu Hong and her students.
EVENTSSeminarsSpecialized intensive courses offered by Master Yijiao Hong and other Masters of Chinese Martial Arts and Qigong. These courses vary in length from one hour to two days. Learn specialized techniques and applications for Wushu and the Internal Arts, including Qigong.
Demo Team 
 Sifu Hong began studying martial arts at age 8, and was a top third Wushu athlete in Zhejiang Province, China. She earned a B.A. of Education Degree with majors in Wushu and Tai Chi at the Zhejiang Normal University. Sifu Hong then studied Traditional Chinese Medicine for two years at Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Sifu Hong was USA Forms Grand Champion; “Internal Athlete of the Year”; USA National Team Member; performed nationally and internationally including Canada, China, Hong Kong, and the USA.
Respect: Respect the art, parents, Shifu, seniors, self and others. Humility: Humble heart and manner to learn and practice, yet have confidence. Diligence: Practice hard and frequently, do your best. Perseverance: Overcome the difficulties and challenges, a long enduring sense of purpose should be cultivated. CWTA REGULATIONS Students Must:
Violation may result in suspension or expulsion Parents, relatives and observers
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