Avedis Seropian is one of Lebanon's most highly qualified Wushu (Taolu) officials and holds the highest International Wushu Federation (IWUF) judging certification.

International Wushu Judging Certificate

His judging qualifications include:

• IWUF Grade "A" International Judge - the highest level of international Wushu judging certification.
• He received this certification in July 2018 in Penang, Malaysia, after successfully completing the required examinations and seminars organized by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF).

What does an IWUF Grade "A" Judge mean?

The IWUF has three international judging levels:

• Grade C - Entry-level international judge.
• Grade B - Intermediate international judge.
• Grade A - Highest qualification, allowing an official to judge the world's major IWUF championships.

International Championships Judged

After obtaining his Grade A certificate, Avedis Seropian has served as an international judge at several prestigious competitions, including:

• 13th World Wushu Championships - Jakarta, Indonesia (2015)
• 14th World Wushu Championships - Kazan, Russia (2017)
• 15th World Wushu Championships - Shanghai, China (2019)
• 16th World Wushu Championships - Fort Worth, USA (2023)
• World Combat Games - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2023)
• 19th Asian Games - Hangzhou, China (2023)
• 3rd Ultimate Wushu Championships - Amsterdam (2025), where he served as Head Judge.

Importance of the Certificate

Holding an IWUF Grade A International Judge Certificate means that the official:

• Is qualified to judge World Wushu Championships, Asian Games, and other top-level IWUF events.
• Has passed extensive examinations covering:
  • IWUF competition rules
  • Technical evaluation of Taolu
  • Judging ethics
  • Practical judging assessments
• Is recognized by the International Wushu Federation as one of its highest-level technical officials.

Overall, Avedis Seropian is recognized internationally not only as a successful Tai Chi and Wushu athlete, but also as one of Lebanon's leading IWUF Grade A International Wushu Judges, qualified to officiate at the highest level of international competition.