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
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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!
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!
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
Martial House @ The GeTai Challenge 2015
On 13 August 2015, a team of Martial House Stars performed in the GeTai Challenge – The Ultimate Battle at Resorts World Convention Centre. The GeTai Challenge is a MediaCorp Channel 8 singing competition among current GeTai singers which aims to celebrate SG50 and the unique culture of Singapore. 
The Martial House Stars, Yap Wei Ren, Eugene Yeo, Bryan Wong, Shawn Tan, Seow Wei Kai & Brandon Lee, performed alongside with Marcus Chin, a renowned actor and DJ, who is also one of the contestants of the competition! 
With the combined effort of all the performers, Marcus Chin was emerged the First Runner-Up for the competition! Congratulations! The GeTai Challenge – The Ultimate Battle will be broadcasted on MediaCorp Channel 8 at 7.00pm. Do watch the show to catch the Martial House Stars in action!
Martial House @ NDP 2015!
9 August 2015 marks the Golden Jubilee of Singapore as we celebrate her 50th year of her independence! Once again, Martial House was privileged to be part of the National Day Parade (NDP)! 
Under the guidance of choreographers, Gordon Choy & Wan GuangYao Eric, the Martial House NDP Creative Team was formed. The team, consisting of Martial House instructors and youth leaders, was tasked to plan and choreograph the performance act of Chapter 6 – “Onwards – Bright Future”. 
After the planning phase, the Martial House team proceeded on to teach the student participants from the Ministry of Education (MOE) the choreography and movements. More than 680 students across 9 different schools were involved in the act. 
After months of hard work and practices, the student performers have successfully delivered a spectacular performance during NDP 2015! 
The performance would not be possible without the active participation of the students and the support of the various groups, including the soldiers from the Singapore Arm Forces (SAF), principals and teachers from the primary schools as well as the parents and/or guardians of the students! 
Martial House would like to thank MOE for believing and engaging the team to be part of this historic SG50 performance and at the same time, express its gratitude to all the instructors and youth leaders for contributing to the success of the performance! Below are some of the media coverage of the performance item: 1. The Straits Times Facebook Page on 9 August 2015. 
2. Channel NewsAsia Singapore Facebook Page on 9 August 2015. 
3. The Straits Times, page A20 & A21 on 10 August 2015. 
4. The Straits Times, page B11 on 10 August 2015. 
5. Lianhe Zaobao, page 6 on 10 August 2015. 
If you have missed the spectacular performance by the students, you may catch it on YouTube by clicking the link below. Chapter 6 – “Onwards – Bright Future” starts from 2:13:29. https://youtube.com/watch?v=lCVpWoOS9KM Besides the main performance at the Padang, a second team of Martial House youths, led by coaches Kevan Cheah & Ng Teck Hong, were at The Float @ Marina Bay for another performance! 
Coach Teck Hong’s photo was captured and spotted on the Facebook page of Lianhe Zaobao too! 
Despite all the hectic rehearsals and heavy commitments, it did not prevent the Martial House youths from participating in the performances! Kudos to the Martial House youths! 
The nation’s Golden Jubilee was indeed a fulfilling one for Martial House! Hopefully this SG50 experience was memorable for all and let’s look forward to a stronger and brighter Singapore! Majulah Singapura!
Martial House Stars at the Singapore Sports Awards 2015
On 5 August 2015, Martial House Stars, Zoe Mui Wei Ting & Ho Lin Ying attended the Singapore Sports Awards 2015. The objective of the annual awards ceremony was to celebrate and honour the achievements of Singapore athletes who performed well in 2014. 
Both Zoe & Lin Ying were awarded the Sportsboy/Sportsgirl Meritorious Award for their outstanding sporting achievements. Along with the Martial House Stars, the following Team Singapore Wushu athletes were also awarded the Meritorious Award: – Almond Ng Yi Qi – Cindy Lim Xin Yi – Isabel Chua Xin Ting – Jowen Lim Si Wei – Lee Zhe Xuan, Etienne – Vera Tan Yan Ning 
Congratulations to all athletes and thank you for doing the nation proud!
ACES Day @ National Junior College!
On 6 August 2015, teachers and students from National Junior College (NJC) celebrated National Day through a series of fun-filled activities! Martial House was honoured to be part of the college’s celebration to lead the students in their ACES Day workout! 
The ACES Day workout was specially choreographed by the Martial House team led by Coach Wan GuangYao Eric, a budding choreographer who has been actively involved in choreography works for National Day Parades in the recent years. As the theme of the workout was “Martial Arts”, elements from different forms of martial arts, such as Wushu and Muay Thai, could be seen in the routine. The routine was made simple so that it was easy for the students to follow and enjoy! 
Under the guidance of the Martial House instructors, students from NJC spent a week to master the routine and successfully complete the workout together as a college during their National Day celebration! The enthusiasm and energy levels of the students were so great that the instructors could hardly hear their own voices on stage! 
The Martial House team would like to thank the teachers and students from NJC for all the support provided and for their active participation! Do look forward to the video of the mass workout session which will be released soon! 
If you would like to find out more about the Martial House ACES Day Programme, kindly send your queries via email to [email protected].