Earlier this morning, Martial House conducted the second session of mock competition at Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall). This time round, the mock competition was mainly for the secondary school and junior college students who will be representing their schools in the upcoming National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2015! 
Just like the previous mock competition, the objective of this session was to familiarize students to the competition setting and procedure. It also serves as a platform for students to make new friends and to learn from one another. 
Martial House Coach Patrick Lim shared his observation, “The mock competition has definitely met its objectives. It is great to see all these students coming together to learn from one another. However, I feel that some students can be more confident when they are executing their routines. Whether is it their body language or facial expressions, the students should be committed to the movements of their routines. Only then, they are able to reach the next level.” 
A parent also commented, “It is really nice to see all these students training together and cheering for one another! This should be the spirit! Who says competition is all about winning?! Hopefully there will be more of such events in the future!” 
Without the active participation of the students and the endless support from the parents and teachers, the mock competition would not have been a success! Special thanks to the Martial House coaches and assistants who made both sessions possible! 
Hopefully, the students find the mock competition beneficial and should you have any feedback regarding the mock competition, feel free to send an email to [email protected]. 
With less than 2 weeks to the National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2015, Martial House & Wushu Daze wish all participants the best of luck!
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FAQS: MARTIAL HOUSE MOCK WUSHU COMPETITION 2015 (2)
The Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2015 (2) will be held on 14 March 2015, Saturday, at Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall). Below are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) by students, parents and teachers: 1. Where is Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall) located? 30 Towner Road, Singapore 327829. Kindly enter from gate 6 instead of the main gate. 2. For whom is this mock competition for? The second mock competition on 14 March 2015 is for secondary school & junior college students (from ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ divisions). 3. Do I have to pay to participate in the mock competition? No fees will be charged as this is a voluntary event organised by the Martial House coaches and staff to help students better-prepare for the upcoming National Inter-School Wushu Championships. 4. Must the participants wear their costumes? Though it is optional, participants are strongly encouraged to wear their costumes, especially for students competing for the first time. 5. What time will the mock competition starts? The side gate (gate 6) will open at 8.00am. Students are to report at 8.30am for a short briefing and warm-ups. The first event will start at 9.00am. 6. What is the events sequence for the mock competition? Two courts (A & B) will be set up. The events sequence for Court A is as follows: A1. 5 Duan Changquan A2. 1st International Changquan A3. 2nd International Changquan A4. 4 Duan Broadsword A5. 4 Duan Sword A6. 1st International Broadsword A7. 2nd International Broadsword A8. 1st International Sword A9. 2nd International Sword A10. 4 Duan Cudgel A11. 4 Duan Spear A12. 1st International Cudgel A13. 2nd International Cudgel A14. 1st International Spear A15. 2nd International Spear The events sequence for Court B is as follows: B1. 5 Duan Nanquan B2. 1st International Nanquan B3. 24-Style Taijiquan B4. 42-Style Taijiquan B5. 1st International Nandao B6. 32-Style Taijijian B7. 42-Style Taijijian B8. 1st International Nangun After all the individual events, the 2 courts will then be combined to form Court C. The events sequence for Court C is as follows: C1. Group Quanshu C2. Group Weapon P.S. For the group events, students are encouraged to bring along their music CDs. Hope the above information clarifies some of the doubts you have. If you have further queries, feel free to drop an email to [email protected].
Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2015 (1)
On 7 March 2015, Martial House conducted a mock Wushu competition for the primary school student participants of the upcoming National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2015. 
The purpose of the mock competition was to familiarize students to the competition setting and procedure. Also, it serves as a platform for students to make new friends and to learn from one another. 
Martial House Coach Leo Rui Yan (Reann) commented, “I believe this mock competition is not about comparing which student performed better or to access who has a higher chance of winning. Or rather, it is more about helping students improve their self-confidence so that they are able to perform to their best ability during the actual competition. As long as the students do their best during the competition, they are already winners.” 
A parent of a student participant of the mock competition also added, “It really takes a lot courage for these young kids to complete a solo performance on the carpet for so many people! If you ask me to go up and perform on my own, I think I will probably just run away! These kids are so impressive!” 
Martial House would like to thank all students, parents and teachers for spending the time and effort to participate in the mock competition. Hopefully, you find the mock competition beneficial. Should you have any feedback regarding the mock competition, feel free to send an email to [email protected]. 
With less than 2 weeks to the National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2015, Martial House & Wushu Daze wish all participants the best of luck! P.S. The mock competition for secondary school & junior college students participants will be conducted on 14 March 2015, Saturday, at Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall), from 8.30am onwards.
Reminder: 7 & 14 March 2015 Saturday Class @ Beatty will be Conducted at Hong Wen
This is a gentle reminder to all parents and students, in view of the Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2015, Saturday classes on 7 & 14 March 2015 at Beatty Secondary School (Indoor Sports Hall) will be conducted at Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall) instead. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Should you have any enquiry regarding the change of location, do not hesitate to drop an enquiry email to [email protected].
FAQs: Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2015 (1)
The Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2015 (1) will be held on 7 March 2015, Saturday, at Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall). Below are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) by students, parents and teachers: 1. Where is Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall) located? 30 Towner Road, Singapore 327829. Kindly enter from gate 6 instead of the main gate. 2. For whom is this mock competition for? The first mock competition on 7 March 2015 is for primary school students (from both ‘Junior’ & ‘Senior’ divisions). The second mock competition on 14 March 2015 is for secondary school & junior college students (from ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ divisions). 3. Do I have to pay to participate in the mock competition? No fees will be charged as this is a voluntary event organised by the Martial House coaches and staff to help students better-prepare for the upcoming National Inter-School Wushu Championships. 4. Must the participants wear their costumes? Though it is optional, participants are strongly encouraged to wear their costumes, especially for students competing for the first time. 5. What time will the mock competition starts? Students are to report at 8.30am for a short briefing and warm-ups. The first event will start at 9.00am. 6. What is the events sequence for the mock competition? Two courts (A & B) will be set up. The events sequence for Court A is as follows: A1. 3 Duan Changquan A2. 5 Duan Changquan A3. 1st International Changquan A4. 4 Duan Broadsword A5. 4 Duan Sword A6. 1st International Broadsword A7. 1st International Sword A8. 4 Duan Cudgel A9. 4 Duan Spear A10. 1st International Cudgel A11. 1st International Spear The events sequence for Court B is as follows: B1. 3 Duan Nanquan B2. 5 Duan Nanquan B3. 1st International Nanquan B4. 24-Style Taijiquan B5. 42-Style Taijiquan B6. 3 Duan Broadsword B7. 3 Duan Sword B8. 1st International Nandao B9. 32-Style Taijijian B10. 42-Style Taijijian B11. 3 Duan Cudgel B12. 3 Duan Spear B13. 1st International Nangun After all the individual events, the 2 courts will then be combined to form Court C. The events sequence for Court C is as follows: C1. Group Quanshu C2. Group Weapon Hope the above information clarifies some of the doubts you have. If you have further queries, feel free to drop an email to [email protected].
Guess Who’s Here with Us Today?
Today, a special guest joined Martial House for training! So who is he?
He is none other than MediaCorp artiste, one of the eight dukes of Caldecott Hill, Desmond Tan!
Desmond is preparing for a performance and Martial House Coach, Kevan Cheah is in-charge of the choreography.
Stay tuned to find out more about the martial arts performance by Desmond!
Happy Chinese New Year!
Martial House and Wushu Daze would like to wish all a Happy Chinese New Year! In view of the festive holiday, students and parents, kindly be reminded that there is no lesson with Martial House from 18 to 22 February 2015 at: 1. Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall) 2. Beatty Secondary School (Indoor Sports Hall) 3. Martial House @ Katong (Studio) Kindly click here to view the Letter of Notification. Lessons will resume from 23 February 2015 (Monday) onwards.
Happy Birthday Coach Lu Lu!
Fellow coaches and students from Beatty Secondary School (Indoor Sports Hall) Wednesday class gave Martial House Coach Lu Lu a little surprise earlier tonight as it was her birthday! On behalf of Martial House and Wushu Daze, I would like to wish Coach Lu Lu a blessed birthday!
Martial House 2015 Training Sessions
The training schedules for lessons at Martial House @ Katong (Studio), Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall) & Beatty Secondary School (Indoor Sports Hall) for 2015 are available below. Martial House @ Katong (Studio) Saturday Sunday Monday Hong Wen School (Indoor Sports Hall) Friday Beatty Secondary School (Indoor Sports Hall) Saturday* Wednesday** As the Indoor Sports Hall at Beatty Secondary School is still undergoing renovation: *The first Saturday lesson on 3 January 2015 will be conducted at Hong Wen School instead. **The first Wednesday lesson on 7 January 2015 is cancelled. Students can attend a make-up lesson on Friday at Hong Wen School either 2 January 2015 or 9 January 2015 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Martial House APEX Camp 2014
From 16 to 19 December 2014, Martial House conducted its first ever APEX Camp! With the objective of inculcating independence, teamwork, social networking skills and moral values in students, the team of coaches from Martial House has planned a series of action-packed and fun-filled activities for the young student campers throughout the 4 days! 
Four outstanding Martial House students – Seow Wei Kai, Tan Kairui, Cheong Neville and Loh Yan Ping, were shortlisted to be student leaders for the camp. It was a test of their leadership and communication skills as the student leaders had to lead the young campers throughout the entire camp! It was definitely a challenging task for the leaders as most the campers were hyperactive and playful! 
Even though it was tough and tiring, the leaders felt that the camp experience was a fruitful and memorable one! On behalf of Martial House, I would like to thank the student leaders for all their hard work, commitment and dedication! 
One of the camp highlights was the rock climbing and high elements challenge, whereby the campers had to overcome their fear of heights while completing the various obstacles. It was heartwarming and encouraging to see fellow campers cheering each other on when the campers were attempting to overcome each obstacle. 
During the rock climbing challenge, Ryane Lim was the only one who managed to reach the top of the 25m sport climbing wall – the tallest free-standing wall in Southeast Asia! None of the other campers, student leaders, or even the coaches managed to complete the climb. What’s even more impressive is that Ryane successfully reached the top not only once, but twice! 
Besides the regular training and outdoor activities, theory lessons were conducted for campers to better understand and appreciate the cultural values of the traditional Chinese martial art. 
On 19 December 2014, during the last night of the camp, family and friends were invited to watch a series of performances, specially prepared by the campers. The performances were filled with so much creativity and humour that the audiences kept laughing and smiling throughout the night! 
Each camper was presented with a Certificate of Completion for successfully completing the 4-day APEX Camp. Outstanding campers were also awarded with Certificates of Excellence. 
In no particular order of merit, the awardees for the Certificate of Excellence – Outstanding Camper Award are: 1. Wong Yin Hoi Zachary 2. Ryane Lim Yi Ren 3. Lee Fong Khin Jonas 4. Chia Kai Ming 
Team Dynamite was also awarded the Certificate of Excellence – Outstanding Team Award. The members include: a. Seow Wei Kai b. Shaun Teo c. Lam Jun Long Javis d. Lam Zhi Yu Mavise e. Lee Fong Khin Jonas Congratulations to all award winners! With this, Martial House APEX Camp 2014 has officially came to an end. 
On behalf of Martial House, I would like to thank the campers and parents for attending the camp and for giving their never-ending support. To the coaches, student leaders and helpers, Martial House Apex Camp 2014 would not have happen without you. Thank you. Below is a video montage of the camp. Hopefully, it will help retain some of the many memorable moments we have shared throughout the 4 days. https://youtube.com/watch?v=gzguKJYWXek https://youtube.com/watch?v=rgbUyFk2nmw Do look forward to a much more exciting APEX Camp in 2015!