Yijao Hong,

Master Instructor

Chinese Wushu

 Tai Chi Academy

Master Yijiao Hong is the Professional Advisor to Seattle Wushu Center.

Master 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.

•  Wushu Team Instructor at Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China .

•  Faculty member of Northwest Institute of Oriental Medicine, USA
  
• Certified International Coach by International Wushu Federation

• Certified International Grade A Judge by International Wushu Federation for National Team Trials and International Competition, Canada and USA 
  
• USA “Well-Known Master” recognized by the USA Wushu-Kungfu Federation
  
• Team Leader and Instructor at 1st World Tai Chi Chuan and Health Conference, Hainan, China
  
• USA appointed Judge at the 5th World Wushu Championships in Armenia, October 2001.