Press Release: May 11, 2026: From the Oregon China Council, the Consular Office of Japan in Portland, and the Korean Consulate in Seattle
“Martial Arts of Three Nations” Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at The Round at 12600 Southwest Crescent Street, Beaverton, OR
The Chinese, Japanese, and Korean communities in Portland, Oregon, are once again cooperating to stage a traditional martial arts demonstration event for the larger Oregon community. Our goal is to bring these three communities together and support one another, while introducing and sharing the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. This year’s event features:
Chinese Performance : US Wushu Center
The US Wushu Center was founded in 1992 by Master Yu Shaowen of the world famous Beijing Wushu Team (which Jet Li also belonged to). Today, Master Gao Jiamin is the primary teacher and Master, winning 32 gold medals in international and national competitions throughout her career. Master Gao Jiamin and Master Yu Shaowen have trained many outstanding martial arts athletes, including 18 world champions. Our students have won more than 100 international gold medals and over 400 gold medals at Pan American/USA National Wushu Championships – one of our students will be the sole athlete representing the US at wushu’s first ever Olympic event in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. We not only teach students to be world-class athletes, but also teach self-improvement, self-discipline, and self-esteem, with the hope our students bring the persevering martial arts spirit into their studies, life, and future careers.
Japanese Performance : Obukan Judo
Obukan Judo Dojo is a completely volunteer run martial arts institution in Portland, OR, and one of the oldest judo schools in the US. Founded in 1926 by members of the local Japanese American community, the dojo holds the rare distinction of being personally named by the founder of judo, Jigoro Kano, who visited in 1938 and bestowed the name “Obukan” – “O” for Oregon, “Bu” for martial training, and “Kan” for training hall. The dojo is dedicated to the traditional principles of “Maximum Efficiency” and “Mutual Welfare,” providing a space where students of all ages and backgrounds can master the “Gentle Way” through physical training and character development. Today, it remains a vibrant cultural cornerstone that continues to shape generations of athletes while honoring a century of resilience and heritage.
Korean Performance : ASA Oregon Tekwondo Demo Team
Meet the ASA Oregon Taekwondo Demo Team – a group of hardworking kids who love what they do and love sharing it with their community! Every member earned their spot by showing up, giving their best, and lifting up their teammates along the way. What you’ll see on stage is the result of a lot of heart, a lot of practice, and a lot of fun. From Oregon State University’s Korean Night to local school
festivals and neighborhood events, our Demo Team brings big energy everywhere they go. Get ready
for high-flying kicks, board breaks, and moves that’ll make you cheer – all packed with the discipline,
confidence, and teamwork these students work on every single day. Come say hi, cheer them on, and
get ready to be amazed!
Tickets are free and available online at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martial-arts-of-three-nations-tickets-1988608150510
All are welcome to join us—and we particularly encourage other ethnic groups to attend.
This event is the eleventh in a series that began years ago with Strings of Three Nations (2015),
followed by Dances of Three Nations (2016), Drums of Three Nations (2017), Voices of Three Nations
(2018), Flutes of Three Nations (2019), Mask Dances of Three Nations (2020), Dances of Three
Nations (2022), Children’s Choirs of Three Nations (2023), Stringed Instruments of Three Nations
(2024), Music & Dance of Three Nations (2025) and Martial Arts of Three Nations (2026).
The idea for this series of performances originated in 2015 with officials from the Oregon China
Council, the Consular Office of Japan in Portland, and the Honorary Consulate for the Republic of
Korea in Portland. In a joint statement at that initial meeting, the group stated, “We want to show that,
despite the political tensions in many parts of the world today, our respective communities in Portland
serve as a model of cooperation and friendship. In this spirit, we are delighted to share an afternoon
of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures with the citizens of Oregon.”
Please join us for this exciting event! For questions: Edward Kimmi at 503-307-5021 or
edwardkimmi@gmail.com
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