Oak Forest Martial Arts Instructor Wins Spot on U.S. Traditional Wushu Team

Scott Gordon, a Tinley Park resident and instructor of Traditional Chinese Kenpo at Lee’s Academy of Kung Fu in Oak Forest, Ill. was recently selected to the U.S. Traditional Wushu Team after completing trials in Tysons Corner, Virginia on Sunday, Feb. 16. This distinction allows Gordon to represent the United States at the 6th World Traditional Wushu Championship taking place in China in October 2014. Gordon attended the Virginia trials as a student representative of Bei Dou Kung Fu Academy in Naperville, Ill., where he has been advancing his martial arts training for more than two years now. 

“Scott is, and has been, a remarkable instructor for our young and adult students alike,” stated

Danny Cichocki, owner and instructor at Lee’s Academy of Kung Fu. “His dedication to continued training and now his commitment to pursue his dream of competing for the US Wushu Team is nothing short of inspiring.”

The US Traditional Wushu Team and the qualification trials are hosted by the U.S.A. Wushu-Kungfu Federation (USAWKF), the official United States representative to the 145 member-nation International Wushu Federation (IWUF), the official member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The event was organized by the Professional Martial Arts Academy (PMAA).

About Sifu Scott Gordon

Sifu Scott Gordon holds the rank of Black Belt in the system of Chinese Kenpo, as well as, the rank of Black Sash in the system of Chang Chuan (Longfist). He teaches traditional Chinese Kenpo at Lee’s Academy of Martial Arts to young 4-5 year old beginners (thru Great Start Program). 6-12 year olds (thru Young Masters Program), as well as adults. For a list of Sifu Scott’s classes, please contact Lee’s Academy of Kung Fu at www.leekungfu.com or call (708) 687-8707.