[Published on Saturday, March 28, 2026]
BY TONY IROGA
Solomon Islands Kung Fu Wushu Club is on preparation training for the upcoming Oceania Kung Fu Wushu Championship which set for May 21 to 25 at the Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler, Queensland this year 2026.
The training session is schedule for Tuesdays and Thursday from 5pm to 6pm at the Supreme Casino training ground.
This event will showcase the finest martial artists from across Oceania, celebrating skill, discipline and cultural heritage.
In an interview with Island Sun SI Kung Fu Wushu Club assistance coach Mr Alfred Gaote’e said this is the first time ever for the local club to participate in such an Oceania championship competition.
He said the club squad has many experienced fighter athletes who also join other sport federations like Taekwondo, Wing Chun, Karate and Kung Fu as well.
“KWSI has provided a unifying umbrella organisation that will enable local participants to improve their skills and engage in international competitions,” he said.
He said Solomon Islands has a long history of martial arts participation including Kung Fu.
“KUNGFU Wushu Solomon Islands is a newly formed club and had set up its Executive Committee just January last year 2025 at the Supreme,” he said.
“The club was introduced following the National Karate athlete Siosi Tafoa Junior after he obtained a Sandra Martial Art Coaching Certificate after a seven-day training program in Jiangyin City, Shanghai, China,” he said.
He said registration is continuing for this year for new and old participants and registration forms are available at the Supreme Casino training venue.
The registration fees are as follows; for membership fee, it is $150 for one year, $20 per month for adults and $10 per month for students.
Gaote’e urges young athletes to attend training sessions first to understand the discipline before committing to membership, ensuring they feel comfortable with the training style.
He said KWSI provides a route for local athletes to represent the Solomon Islands on a global stage.
The program is deeply rooted in discipline, respect, and dignity, which Gaote’e highlights as essential for personal growth regardless of an athlete’s age.
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