The 3rd World Traditional Wushu Championships will be held from October 28 to November 2, 2008 in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, China.This area is famous for its legendary Wudang Mountain, the place where it has been said that the Taoist Monk Zhang Sanfeng first created Taijiquan through observing a fight between a snake and a crane.

The Wudang Mountain has also been depicted in countless works of fiction, in Wu Xia and Kung Fu films such as Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Tai Chi Master where the Taoist Monk Zhang Sanfeng is played by none other then martial arts superstar Jet Li, and also in novels written by a famous Chinese novelist Jin Yong, who romanticised stories of Zhang Sanfeng keeping the legends of the Taoist Monk alive through works of literature.

The competition itself is open to all regardless whether their country is registered with the IWUF or not. Each competitor is allowed to participate in two individual routine events as well as group and duel sets. Prizes will be awarded to all competitors.This event is presented more as a festival, celebrating the richness of Chinese Martial Arts and culture rather then being strictly competitive. There will be many demonstrations throughout the city to celebrate this event.