Happy 28th Anniversary to Pho Leng Lion Dance Instruction Centre!

On 7 January 2018, our long-time partner, Pho Leng Lion Dance Instruction Centre celebrated its 28th anniversary and Martial House was honoured to be invited to attend and perform at the dinner event!

A team of 20 performers, including the champions of the 1st Wushu Stars Battle 2017 “Kungfu Revolution”, delivered a spectacular performance which received the warm applause of the guests present! A big thank you to the performers for the excellent performance and for doing Martial House proud!

  1. Martin Tay
  2. Ng Teck Hong
  3. Jeffrey Tan
  4. Teo Chia Chuan
  5. Xena Kan
  6. Nicklaus Ong
  7. Leo Yi Long
  8. Joel Ng
  9. Ng Shinn
  10. Chua Xin Qi
  11. Chua Wen Bin
  12. Esther Low
  13. Anya Sim
  14. Ethan Ng
  15. Chia Kai Ming
  16. Tan E-Dan
  17. Melissa Mak
  18. Shannon Eu
  19. Vanessa Cheong
  20. Ho Lin Ying

P.S. If you would like to engage Martial House for performances, kindly send your queries via email to [email protected] so that our coordinator can get back to you.

Once again, congratulations to Mr. Edwin Tan and Pho Leng Lion Dance Instruction Centre! Looking forward to many more years of partnership to promote the Chinese culture and tradition together!

Martial House Year-End Holiday Programmes 2016

img_9412 The year-end holiday is just around the corner! Looking for some fun and enriching activities? We have prepared a wide range of activities just for you! 1. PSLE Exclusive One-To-One Training Promotion img_1249 An exclusive promotion for primary 6 students who have just completed their Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) to enjoy 30% discount for our private lessons! Simply quote “PSLE” to enjoy this exclusive discount! Contact us for more information! Valid till 30 November 2016. Terms & conditions apply. 2. Wushu Crash Course  img_9106 A 3-day course for participants, aged 4 to 12, to learn about and have hands-on experience with Wushu! Besides the basic stances and forms, participants will also learn about martial morality and utilise weapons of the Chinese martial arts. Venue MHQ, 115 Eunos Avenue 3 #05-02 Singapore 409839 Date 7 – 9 December 2016 Time Session A (for aged 4 to 6): 10:00am – 12:00pm Session B (for aged 7 to 12): 2:00pm – 4:00pm Price Star Card Member: $72.00 Non-Star Card Member: $80.00 3. Wushu Intensive Training (for Competitive Athletes) img_0652 The Wushu Intensive Training is specially catered to Wushu athletes who are preparing for competitions at both national and international levels to improve their technical knowledge and skills. Venue MHQ, 115 Eunos Avenue 3 #05-02 Singapore 409839 Changquan (A) Coaches: Wang Kai Ting & Hu Xiaodan Dates: 12, 14, 16, 20 & 22 December 2016 AM Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm PM Session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Changquan (B) Coaches: Reanne Leo (Rui Yan) & Eric Wan (GuangYao) Dates: 13, 15, 19, 21 & 23 December 2016 AM Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm PM Session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Nanquan Coaches: Kevan Cheah & Jessen Tan Dates: 12, 14, 16, 20 & 22 December 2016 AM Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm PM Session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Taijiquan Coaches: Leo Kee Ann (Shifu) & Leo Rui Ling Dates: 13, 15, 19, 21 & 23 December 2016 AM Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm PM Session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Price Star Card Member: $360.00 (AM & PM sessions) / $198.00 (AM or PM session) / $40.50 (per class) Non-Star Card Member: $400.00 (AM & PM sessions) / $220.00 (AM or PM session) / $45.00 (per class) 4. Wushu Intensive Foundation Training  Beatty Xiamen (2) A 3-day training programme to help students improve their basics and foundation, including flexibility, coordination and strength. This will aid in their learning progress and development in Wushu. Venue MHQ, 115 Eunos Avenue 3 #05-02 Singapore 409839 Date 27 – 29 December 2016 Time AM Session: 10:00am – 12:00pm PM Session: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Price Star Card Member: $144.00 (AM & PM sessions) / $79.20 (AM or PM session) / $27.00 (per class) Non-Star Card Member: $160.00 (AM & PM sessions) / $88.00 (AM or PM session) / $30.00 (per class) If you have any queries about our holiday programmes, feel free to contact Timothy via email at [email protected].

Martial House Wushu Seminar 2016

IMG_6816 The Martial House Wushu Seminar is back by popular demand! To provide students and parents with a better understanding of the Wushu landscape in Singapore, the Martial House team will be conducting the seminar for the second time! This time round, there will be 2 seminar sessions, each catering to different groups of athletes. Kindly refer to the details below. Martial House Wushu Seminar Venue: MHQ Date: 12 September 2016, Monday Session A (For New Students & Beginners) Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm 1. Opening Address by Martial House Managing Director, Mr. Leo Wen Yeow 2. The Wushu Landscape in Singapore by Martial House Operations & Training Director, Mr. Wan GuangYao Eric 3. Martial House, Your Trusted Partner by Martial House Sales & Marketing Director, Mr. Timothy Chan Kim Wee 9cd413140110650ce2f1831d64c55651 Session B (For Competitive Athletes) Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm 1. Opening Address by Martial House Managing Director, Mr. Leo Wen Yeow 2. What Should I Know About the New Wushu Judging System? by Martial House Operations & Training Director, Mr. Wan GuangYao Eric 3. The Importance of an Athlete’s Image by Martial House Managing Director, Mr. Leo Wen Yeow 4. Achieving the Best with Martial House by Martial House Sales & Marketing Director, Mr. Timothy Chan Kim Wee Even though admission to the seminar is free, there are limited seats for each session! Hurry register now to avoid disappointment! Click here to register for Session A of the Martial House Wushu Seminar. Click here to register for Session B of the Martial House Wushu Seminar. For further queries, kindly send them via email to [email protected].

Wushu Stars Contest 2016 @ Chinatown Point

IMG_0683 Improve your child’s strength, flexibility, agility, balance, stamina and concentration with Wushu. It will help to build self-confidence and esteem among them as well as courtesy, respect, concentration and discipline. Register now to take part in the Wushu Stars Competition by Martial House and stand a chance to win attractive prizes. Participants are required to showcase a 30-second freestyle Wushu routine which they will be judged based on the creativity, audience and aesthetic appeal of their performance. Registration is FREE! Details Date: 11 September 2016 (Sunday) Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Venue: Chinatown Point, Outdoor Plaza (Level 1) Age Category Group A: 8 years old & below Group B: 12 years old & below Prizes (for Each Age Group) Champion: Trophy + Samsung Galaxy Tab A 1st Runner-Up: Trophy + $200 UNIQLO Gift Card 2nd Runner-Up: Trophy + $100 UNIQLO Gift Card 5 x Merit Awards: Medal + $20 UNIQLO Gift Card each Click here to register. The first 50 participants will be given a goodie bag each.  FAQs 1. What if my performance exceeds 30 seconds? There is a 10-second buffer for each participant. Participants will be penalised if the time exceeds 40 seconds. For every second exceeded, 1 point will be deducted. 2. What is the attire for the contest? There is no specific attire. Participants are free to showcase their creativity! 3. Are props/weapons allowed during the performance? Yes. However, participants have to ensure that safety is not compromised. 4. Will there be accompanying music when I am performing? The event DJ will play a music track from his/her playlist unless participants have their own accompanying music in CD.       5. What are the judging criteria for this contest? The performance will be judged based on creativity (25%), entertainment value (25%), audience appeal (20%), skill level (20%) and aesthetic appeal (10%). If you have any further queries, kindly contact us via email at [email protected].

Martial House National Day Promotion!

National Day Promotion 2016 Celebrate National Day with Martial House by signing up for our Star Card and any of our regular training packages to get a complimentary set of training uniform or attire! This promotion is valid from 1 to 14 August 2016. Due to the high demand, we have expanded our regular schedule with more classes! Kindly refer to the image below for our training schedule. Screen Shot 2016-07-26 at 3.23.46 PM Kungfu Tots, for aged 3 to 6 years: – Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 5:30pm – Saturdays, 10:00am – 11:30am – Saturdays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm – Sundays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Beginners, for aged 6 years & above: – Thursdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Saturdays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm – Sundays, 8:30am – 10:00am – Sundays, 4:00pm – 5:30pm For more information about our classes, kindly contact us at 6440 5572 or via email at [email protected].

The Wushu Landscape in Singapore

mmexport1391101030286 Previously, we discussed about how Wushu has evolved into a modern sport we see today. In this post, we will shift our focus to Singapore to understand the local Wushu scene. The Singapore Wushu Dragon & Lion Dance Federation (SWDLDF) is the governing body for Wushu in Singapore. Along with the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) and other organisations, SWDLDF seeks to develop and promote Wushu within and beyond the country. 11146621_993741013999980_3234837361458832287_n In Singapore, the more prominent events to advocate Wushu are competitions. Each year, there are numerous competitions organised at the national and international levels. NTU IVP 2013 (2) Here are some of the well-known national competitions: 1. National Primary Schools Wushu Championship – an annual Wushu competition organised by the Singapore Primary Schools Sports Council (SPSSC) for students who are in primary schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE). IMG_3241 2. National School Games Wushu Championships – an annual Wushu competition organised by the Singapore Schools Sports Council (SSSC) for students who are in secondary schools and junior colleges under the Ministry of Education (MOE). IMG_1728 3. National Wushu Championships – a Wushu competition organised by the SWDLDF for Wushu practitioners from affiliated clubs of the SWDLDF, organisations under the People’s Association and schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE). National Wushu Competition 2008 (50) 4. Institute-Varsity-Polytechnic (IVP) Wushu Games* – a Wushu competition which primarily focus on Traditional Wushu for students from the local Institutes of Technical Education, Polytechnics and Universities. *The name of the competition varies with the hosting institution each year. IVP 2013 Through these local Wushu competitions, the SWDLDF may invite selected outstanding athletes to attend selection trials to enter the National Youth Team and/or National Team. IMG_4415 Besides competitions, organisations and associations also organise various events and activities to promote Wushu, including: a. Chingay Parade 2015 – organised by the People’s Association, brought together 1,000 Wushu practitioners across Singapore to deliver a magnificent contingent display. It was one of the few events in Singapore’s history where different Wushu associations and schools unite together for a massive performance. Chingay (2) b. Mass Taiji Display – organised by the SWDLDF, gathered 3,818 participants to perform the 13-Style Taijiquan routine together in unison at Yio Chu Kang Stadium. The event also set a new Singapore record for having the largest number of people doing Taiji together in 2014. mmexport1393764186353 c. National Wushu Display – a biennale event organised by the SWDLDF where top-notch performers across the world come together to deliver world class martial arts performances at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The last edition of this event was held in 2012. 1916227_220594355928_6577565_n There is no doubt that the Wushu scene in Singapore is indeed vibrant and the popularity of the sport keeps increasing! So what are you waiting for? Be a part of the Wushu Singapore movement today!

Martial House June Holiday Programmes 2016

img_9124 The June Holiday is here! Looking for some fun and enriching activities? Join us in our holiday programmes!

1. Wushu Day Camp A day camp for new practitioners and/or beginners where they will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of Wushu, to better understand and appreciate the cultural art and sport. During the 2 full days, besides improving their strength, flexibility and coordination, participants will also learn about martial morality, the guiding principles behind Wushu. img_9415 Venue MHQ Date Session A: 30 – 31 May 2016 Session B: 2 – 3 June 2016 Time 9:00am – 6:00pm Price Star Card Member: $198.00 (1 session) Non-Star Card Member: $220.00 (1 session) 2. Intensive Training The Intensive Training is specially catered to Wushu athletes who are preparing for competitions at both national and international levels to improve their technical knowledge and skills. IMG_0652 Venue MHQ Date Changquan: 6, 8, 10, 14 & 16 June 2016 Nanquan & Taijiquan: 7, 9, 13, 15, 17 June 2016 Time AM Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm PM Session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Price Star Card Member: $360.00 (2 sessions) / $198.00 (1 session) Non-Star Card Member: $400.00 (2 sessions) / $220.00 (1 session) If you have any queries about our holiday programmes, feel free to contact Timothy via email at [email protected].

Winners of the Martial House Movie Tickets Giveaway Contest

5862dca332f808fc221dda616af01ab2 Congratulations to the winners of the Martial House Movie Tickets Giveaway contest! Each winner will bring home a pair of movie tickets! 1. esthermoonz FullSizeRender-16 2. danialfarhan.22 IMG_1767 3. lin_yingg IMG_1768 4. chloecloudy IMG_1769 5. oliviacarradine FullSizeRender-17 To all winners, kindly reply us (via Instagram direct message) the following so that we can give you more information on your prize. a. Full Name b. Contact Number c. Home Address d. Email Address We will need this information to verify your identity so that we can mail your prize to you. Kindly come back to us with your details by 13 April 2016, 10:00pm, so that we can prepare your prize for you. We won’t be able to guarantee that your prize will still be available if we receive your details later than that, so please be sure to reply us before then. Do follow us on Instagram (@martialhouse) for more exciting updates and contests!

Day 6 of the 12th National School Games Wushu Championships 2016

IMG_1707 Day 6 marks the last competition day for individual events! It was held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall where athletes strive to impress the judges in the long weapons events! 0cfb35bb9e7099d580fd04ddac7e7c37 The following athletes have performed outstandingly well to attain medals in their respective events: 5-Duan Cudgel – C Boys: Ng Shinn (Anglo-Chinese School (International)) – 3rd Runner-Up Nan Gun (1st Intl) – B Girls: Josephine Lee Sze Min (Anglican High School) – Gold Tan Shi Ling (Beatty Secondary School) – 3rd Runner-Up Cudgel (1st Intl) – C Boys: Ong Pang Jan (Victoria School) – Gold Bryan Ng Jun Han (Victoria School) – Silver Cudgel (1st Intl) – B Boys: Ong Pang Zan (Victoria School) – Gold Brandon Lee Jing Wei (Pei Hwa Secondary School) – 3rd Runner-Up Cudgel (1st Intl) – A Boys: Ng Geng Jui (Meridian Junior College) – Silver Deng Min Long (Meridian Junior College) – Bronze Cudgel (1st Intl) – A Girls: Zhou Yu Shan (Meridian Junior College) – Bronze Spear (2nd Intl) – A Boys: Adrian Tan Kai Xi (Meridian Junior College) – Gold Cheong Nigel (Hwa Chong Institution) – Silver Cudgel (2nd Intl) – B Boys: Teo Jun Wei, Tobias (Victoria School) – Silver 5-Duan Spear – C Girls: Yeo Olivia (Beatty Secondary School) – Silver Spear (1st Intl) – B Boys: Tay Kai Jie, Wordon (Victoria School) – Silver Spear (1st Intl) – B Girls: Loh Yan Ping (Junyuan Secondary School) – 3rd Runner-Up Spear (1st Intl) – A Girls: Ho Lin Ying (Hwa Chong Institution) – Gold Sim Xin Yi Jocelyn (Meridian Junior College) – 3rd Runner-Up Spear (2nd Intl) – B Boys: Ryan Teh Hao Qing (Victoria School) – Silver Cudgel (2nd Intl) – A Boys: Tan Guan Ren, Melvin (Meridian Junior College) – Silver Congratulations to all athletes on your achievements! Well done! IMG_1702 Do forward to our next post to find out how the Martial House athletes fared in the group events and in the 12th National School Games Wushu Championships 2016!

Day 5 of the 12th National School Games Wushu Championships 2016

f4068f62709c921703d4c45df3bb116a Day 5 marks the last competition day at Chung Cheng High School (Main)! The Martial House athletes have done us proud by attaining a total of 2 Gold, 7 Silver, 5 Bronze & 3 3rd Runner-Up medals today! Well done! 214e4e26bf79b7337f977e92ac5da2cf The medallists for today include: Nanquan (1st Intl) – C Boys: Delson Kim Ding Jie (Victoria School) – Silver Nanquan (1st Intl) – B Girls: Josephine Lee Sze Min (Anglican High School) – Gold Low Pei Yi Esther (Beatty Secondary School) – Bronze Nanquan (1st Intl) – A Boys: Low Shun Quan Benette (Meridian Junior College) – Gold Sean Ng (Meridian Junior College) – Silver Nanquan (1st Intl) – A Girls: Tan Li Shan (Meridian Junior College) – 3rd Runner-Up 5-Duan Changquan – C Boys: Javier Ng (Victoria School) – Silver Justin Poon Junjie (Anderson Secondary School) – Bronze 5-Duan Changquan – C Girls: Yeo Olivia (Beatty Secondary School) – Silver 24-Style Taijiquan – C Boys: Koh Hao Xuan (Victoria School) – Silver Lim Zhengwei, Beltran (Chung Cheng High School (Main)) – Bronze 24-Style Taijiquan – C Girls: Melissa Mak Ziqi (Ngee Ann Secondary School) – Silver Changquan (2nd Intl) – B Boys: Teo Jun Wei, Tobias (Victoria School) – Silver Changquan (2nd Intl) – B Girls: Amanda Seah Yi Jun (Pei Hwa Secondary School) – Bronze Abigail Poh Jia En (Pei Hwa Secondary School) – 3rd Runner-Up Changquan (2nd Intl) – A Boys: Cheong Neville (Meridian Junior College) – Bronze Ng Geng Jui (Meridian Junior College) – 3rd Runner-Up 69e9e2fd29f0b23faed7e369c930eaae We are left with 2 days of competition! Tomorrow’s competition is held at Toa Payoh Sports Hall from 10:30am onwards where athletes will compete in the individual Long Weapon events! Martial House wishes all athletes the very best!