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“The Marks of a True Sportsman – Neville Cheong”

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The following is an article published on Xuan Sports’ website (20 August 2014) which featured Martial House Star, Neville Cheong! Martial House would like to thank Xuan Sports for acknowledging Neville as a true sportsman!

“On the final day of the National Wushu & Sanda Championships 2014, the last event brought much excitement to the Xuan family as we cheered on our last athlete to compete in this entire competition. While our booming cheered filled the entire Woodlands Sports Hall and Jon did a splendid routine, little did we know that his worthy opponent, Neville Cheong was cheering for him at the side while awaiting his own turn on the competition ground.

This small gesture, though unnoticed by most of us, was picked up by our Managing Director, Coach JunMing. He was very touched as Neville has truly shown and embodied the value of true sportsmanship. Although Neville is from another club, he still cheered our athlete on: a move that is seldom seen in the Wushu arena these days.

When Neville went on to perform his routine, he unfortunately fell on his knees during the hands-free cartwheel. Yet, he continued with his routine till the end. This spirit of determination was deeply admired by the Xuan family and we eventually started cheering for Neville also.

What we have learnt from Neville is the important value of true sportsmanship. Although he’s our opponent, we wish to make a tribute to him here, and we wish him all the best for his future endeavours in Wushu.

Well done, Neville.”

Neville is indeed a role model to many, especially to aspiring Wushu athletes! He has demonstrated the value of true sportsmanship, a quality which Martial House aims to instill among its students.

Way to go, Neville! Martial House is proud of you!

[Updated] All the Best to Zoe Mui!

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Zoe MuiMartial House Star, Mui Wei Ting Zoe, will be representing Singapore in the Nanjing 2014 Youth Wushu Tournament!

This tournament is part of the culture and education programme by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It will be during the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG)! 

Zoe will be competing in the 3rd International Changquan, Daoshu & Gunshu events. 

YOG Team SingaporeAccompanying her to Nanjing are her fellow team mates: Adalia Jesse Colin, Lee Zhe Xuan Etienne and Vera Tan Yan Ning.

All the best to the Team Singapore athletes!

Martial House @ NDP 2014

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NDP 2014

After months of training, all the time, effort and commitment of the Martial House participants were finally paid off during the National Day Parade (NDP) 2014! 

Martial House and the National Cadet Corps were involved in “Act 4 – Be It!” of NDP which required the participants to form the Lion Head symbol at the end of the performance act. It was definitely a challenging task and the execution would not be possible without the planning and coordination of our talented and capable choreographers, Gordon Choy & Wan GuangYao Eric!

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The lion head symbolises courage, strength and excellence, as well as resilience in the face of challenges. These are the values Martial House aims to instill in students.

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If you have missed the performance by Martial House during this year’s NDP, click here to view the performance from 2:13:55 to 2:19:05.

The next major performance which Martial House will be involved is Chingay 2015! If you are interested to participate in this massive street parade, kindly email your name, NRIC number and contact number to [email protected].

Martial House @ Chinwoo Wushu Championship 2014

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On 27 July 2014, Coach Leo Rui Yan (Reann) led a team of 3 Martial House student athletes, Ng Shinn, Ng Yu Ninn and Ryane Lim Yi Ren, to Kuala Lumpur to participate in the Chinwoo Wushu Championship 2014, an international Wushu competition organised by the Chinwoo Athletic Association Selangor & Kuala Lumpur.

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Even though it was their first time competing in a foreign country, all three students have performed well!

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Under the C Division (under 15 years old) category, Shinn emerged Champion (out of 6 participants) in the 4 Duan Qiangshu event and 1st Runner-Up (out of 80 participants) in the 3 Duan Changquan event!

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Ryane achieved 5th Position (out of 15 participants) and 6th Position (out of 35 participants) in the 4 Duan Gunshu and 4 Duan Daoshu events respectively whereas Ninn achieved 18th Position (out of 50 participants) in the 3 Duan Changquan event. 

Chinwoo (6)Congratulations kids! Keep up the good work and hope you guys enjoyed the foot massage! 

5 Gold Medals in Day 2!

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What an eventful day it was for Martial House with our stars bagging home 5 out of the possible 6 gold medals in Day 2 of the National Wushu & Sanda Championships 2014!

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Ho Lin Ying attained 2 gold medals in 42-Style Taijiquan (Women) & 42-Style Taijijian (Women).

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Samuel Tan attained 2 gold medals in 42-Style Taijiquan (Men) & 42-Style Taijijian (Men).

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Emily Sin and Chua Xinqi attained a gold and a silver medal in the Nandao (Women) respectively. 

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So where did the 6th gold medal went? It went to Sean Ng, Vice-Captain of Meridian Junior College Wushu Team! 

Congratulations to all prize winners! All the best to those competing tomorrow! The first event will commence at 8.30am at Woodlands Sports Hall.

[Updated] 1st Medal by Yan Ping!

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Congratulations to Martial House Star, Loh Yan Ping for attaining the Silver medal in the 42-Style Taijiquan (Women) event! 

This is a great start for Martial House! All the best to Yan Ping, Wen Wen and Devin who will be competing in a while!  

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Congratulations to Yan Ping for attaining another Bronze medal in the 42-Style Taijijian (Women) event!

Hong Wen Friday Class on 11 July 2014 is Cancelled

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Shifu Taiji

Students and Parents,

Do note that Hong Wen Friday class on 11 July 2014 is cancelled as the sports hall is undergoing some form of renovation. Class will resume on 18 July 2014.

As such, the last lesson for Term 3 will be on 15 August 2014 instead of 8 August 2014. Thus, no make-up class will be arranged.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Registration for Chinwoo Wushu Championship 2014

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Malaysia The Chinwoo Athletic Association Selangor & Kuala Lumpur will be organizing the Chinwoo Wushu Championship 2014. This international competition will be held on 27 July 2014 at Kuala Lumpur. The competition events are as follows: A Division (Year of Birth: 1996 – 1998) Free Style Event(s) – Changquan – Broadsword – Sword – Cudgel – Spear – Nanquan – Nandao – Nangun – Taijiquan – Taijijian Timing for Free Style Events not less than 1 minute 20 seconds, except for Taiji Events between 3 to 4 minutes. B Division (Year of Birth: 1999 – 2001) 1st International Routine(s) – Changquan – Broadsword – Sword – Cudgel – Spear – Nanquan – Nandao – Nangun – Taijiquan (42-Style) – Taijijian (42-Style) Timing for 1st International Routines not less than 1 minute 10 seconds, except for Taijiquan between  5 to 6 minutes and Taijijian between 3 to 4 minutes. C Division (Year of Birth: 2002 – 2007) Duan Wei Routine(s) – 3-Duan Changquan – 4-Duan Broadsword – 4-Duan Sword – 4-Duan Cudgel – 4-Duan Spear No time limit for Duan Wei Routines. Click here to view the details of the competition. Participants from Martial House will depart on 25 July 2014, Friday to Kuala Lumpur, and return on 27 July 2014, Sunday. Cost per participant is S$580.00, inclusive of air tickets, accommodation and competition registration). Martial House students who are interested in participating in this competition, kindly contact Coach Rui Yan (Reann).

Second Gold Medal by Zheng Yan @ SUKMA XVII PERLIS 2014!

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Image Martial House Star, Yap Zheng Yan, has done it once again, by attaining another GOLD medal in the Gunshu event at the SUKMA XVII PERLIS 2014! This is his second GOLD medal in this major competition. Once again, congratulations to Zheng Yan! Click here to watch the video of Zheng Yan’s competition!