On 18 September 2015, the team of Martial House instructors conducted a mass Tai Chi session at Marina Barrage for 450 foreign delegates. 
The delegates came from 12 different countries, including Brazil, Chile, Germany, Mexico and Spain. 
The objective of the event was to provide delegates with first-hand experience with Tai Chi to better understand and appreciate this form of Chinese martial arts. 
With Instructor Jessen Tan leading the team, the Martial House instructors showcased a simple Tai Chi routine. 
Delegates were then split into smaller groups to learn the basics of Tai Chi from the instructors. 
After which, instructors and participants gathered to execute the routine together. It was indeed a magnificent sight! 
Instructors and participants then interacted to take photos together with the beautiful landscape of Singapore! 
Hopefully, the session provided an engaging and enjoyable experience for all! 
It was a great pleasure for Martial House to conduct such a massive event for the foreign delegates. 
Martial House would like to thank all instructors for making the event a successful one! Below is a video tribute to all instructors: http://youtu.be/bS7y9kP7YYU
News & Updates
Selection Trials for Taolu Centralised Team 2015
Click here for more information. Martial House athletes who are interested in the selection trials, kindly inform any of the Martial House coaches. [From: Singapore Wushu Dragon & Lion Dance Federation’s Website]
Martial House Wushu Seminar
Very often, coaches receive queries from students and their parents about Wushu. Some are unaware about the differences between traditional and contemporary Wushu, while others are unsure about the progression in Wushu. Also, with the implementation of the new judging system in Singapore, many do not fully understand its mechanism. As such, Martial House will be conducting a Wushu seminar at Martial House @ Katong (Studio) on 24 & 26 September 2015. The following topics will be covered during the seminar: 1. Overview of the Wushu Landscape in Singapore 2. New Wushu Judging System 3. Parents’ Support in Wushu The ticket for the seminar is priced at $10.00 (Adult) and $5.00 (Child). There are limited seats for each session and tickets are selling fast! Interested students and/or parents may approach any of the Martial House coaches or send an email to [email protected] to purchase the tickets!
Martial House Creative Team Appreciation Lunch
Earlier today, the Martial House Creative Team for National Day Parade (NDP) 2015 gathered once again for an appreciation lunch at Tiong Bahru’s Le Le Pot! A big thank you to Martial House Managing Director, Mr. Leo Wen Yeow for the treat! 
Besides the sumptuous steamboat buffet, certificates were also presented to each member of the Creative Team in recognition of their time, effort and contributions. A special gift was also prepared by Martial House Choreographer Wan GuangYao Eric & Chen Jiayi for each of the members! 
The NDP 2015 journey was a tiring yet satisfying one for Martial House. Once again, a big thank you to the various parties who have contributed to the success of NDP 2015 and hopefully, Martial House will continue to be part of many more fun and exciting performances and events!
Lookout for Berlynn!
What is that little girl doing in the middle of a field? It seems like she is showcasing some of her Wushu movements… There is a professional crew filming her too. Wait, the little girl looks familiar… She is none other than the young Martial House Star, Berlynn Ng Xuan Qi! Berlynn, accompanied by Martial House Coach Wang Kai Ting, was filming for an advertisement earlier today. The advertisement is expected to release on end-October. So, do keep a lookout for the end product on television!
Martial House @ Wushu TrailBlazer 2015, Xin Xiu ELITE Summit
On 1 & 2 August 2015, a total of 84 Martial House athletes participated in the Wushu TrailBlazer 2015, Xin Xiu ELITE Summit. These athletes represented 4 contingents, namely: 1. Martial House 2. Victoria School 3. Pei Hwa Secondary School 4. Meridian Junior College The Martial House contingent was represented by 66 athletes, making it the largest participating contingent in the entire competition! During the 2-day event, athletes faced intense competition from both local and international contingents. After numerous hard fought battles in the various events, the Martial House athletes attained a total of 36 Gold, 16 SIlver & 13 Bronze medals! 1. Martial House 
2. Victoria School 
3. Pei Hwa Secondary School 
4. Meridian Junior College Congratulations to all prize winners! To those who did not win, do not be discouraged. Continue to work hard as your time to shine will come eventually. Hope this competition provided a great learning experience to all participants! Wushu competition is not just about winning. It provides a platform for students to understand and appreciate the various forms of Wushu, both traditional and contemporary. It also provides the opportunity for students to interact and learn from one another! 
Wushu competition also helps to train one’s determination and perserverance. When they enrolled their children for Wushu classes with Martial House, Mdm. Gina Koh and her husband also enrolled themselves for adult Taiji classes. As a beginner, Mdm. Koh faced challenges during the early learning phase as she was unfamiliar with the movements of Taiji. However, she was determined to improve. Besides her regular weekly classes, Mdm. Koh would also practise her movements while waiting for her children’s Wushu class to end. Slowly but gradually, Mdm. Koh overcame those challenges and became comfortable executing the varying Taiji movements. She continued to boost her confidence and eventually, she decided to participate in her first competition where she attained two Gold medals! Well done Mdm. Koh! 
Martial House & Wushu Daze would like to congratulate and thank Sino Wushu for organising such a successful event! And to all Martial House athletes, continue to work hard and train hard, to conquer bigger stage and competition!
PM Lee’s Special Moments During NDP 2015
On 23 August 2015, Singapore’s Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong delivered his National Day Rally at ITE College Central. The rally was broadcasted “live” on national television. Nearing the end of his rally, PM Lee mentioned that there were two special moments for him during the SG50 National Day Parade and one of it was the final act “Onwards – Bright Future” by the Ministry of Education (MOE) contingent, choreographed by the Martial House Creative Team. During the rally, PM Lee said “The last item, the kids were in bright LED costumes, putting on an energetic and spectacular performance… They were in high spirits. Their fads shone with excitement and hope. I thought to myself, these are the faces of the future of Singapore.” After the rally, the message was also posted on PM Lee’s Facebook page. 
Indeed, that was the spirit the Martial House team and 680 student performers hoped to portray during the act. It was such a great honour and pleasure that the performance has left such a deep impression on PM Lee! PM Lee’s comment has definitely made the NDP experience even more memorable for everyone in the team, especially to the young performers. Looking forward to these kids sharing their experiences with their children or even grandchildren at SG100!
Mr. Leo on “Face Off!”
On 29 July 2015, episode 16 of “Face Off!” was broadcasted on national television. In the episode, Martial House Managing Director, Mr. Leo Wen Yeow, was one of the guests on the show! 
“Face Off!” is a MediaCorp Channel U’s variety talk show where guests from different sectors of the society will be invited to carry out a discussion on different social topics. 
In view of the recent rise in accidents and mishaps , the hosts and guests discussed about whether Singaporeans have a sense of crisis. To find out more, click here to watch the show on Toggle.
Missed the GeTai Challenge?
Didn’t manage to watch the joint performance by Marcus Chin and the Martial House Stars on the GeTai Challenge – The Ultimate Battle on television? Fret not, click here to watch it on Toggle! 
Before the performance, an introduction video was played where the renowned celebrity Marcus Chin expressed his gratitude to Martial House Artistic Consultant & Choreographer, Gordon Choy for choreographing and arranging the performance! 
Also, a familiar back was discovered! That was Martial House Coach, Jessen Tan! Coach Jessen, one of the heroes behind-the-scene, was the main coordinator of the six Martial House Stars for the show. 
The item by Marcus Chin was definitely one of the largest scale performance for contest. With the combined effort of all the team members, a successful performance was delivered which won Chin the First Runner-Up title! Once again, congratulations to Chin and team! 
To the Martial House Stars, well done! Hope you guys enjoyed the experience!
Thank-You Reception at the Istana
If you were watching the news on television last night, you may have caught a glimpse of a familiar face. He is none other than Martial House Coach & Choreographer, Mr. Wan GuangYao Eric! 
On 19 August 2015, Martial House Managing Director, Mr. Leo Wen Yeow and Mr. Wan were invited to attend a thank-you reception, hosted by His Excellency, President Tony Tan Keng Yam, at the Istana for the organisers and participants of this year’s National Day Parade (NDP). 
The event was reported in the news and many could spot Mr. Wan on national television across three different channels, namely: 1. Channel 5 
2. Channel 8 
3. Channel U 
Among the guests at the event were: 1. Chairman of NDP 2015 Show Committee, Colonel Tan Cheng Kwee 
2. Newly Appointed Chief of Defence, Major-General Perry Lim Cheng Yeow 
3. Renowned Returning Officer for the 2011 General Election, Mr. Yam Ah Mee 
It was indeed an honour for Martial House to be part of this year’s SG50 NDP celebration and to be invited to the thank-you reception. 
Click here to read the article about the thank-you reception on Channel NewsAsia’s website. Photo Credits: Leo Wen Yeow & Wan GuangYao Eric