Support our Martial House Stars!

ImageMartial House will be catering a one-way bus from Beatty Secondary School to Bukit Timah Plaza on 19 April 2014, Saturday, at 12.15pm to support our fellow Martial House Stars, Coach Shun Long and twins brothers, Nigel & Neville! Click here to sign up if you are interested in taking the free bus ride to Bukit Timah Plaza to support them ‘live’! Deadline: 18 April 2014, 11.59pm  

Video: Kung Fu Quest Episode 1

Over the next few days, Wushu Daze will be sharing videos of the martial arts documentary, ‘Kung Fu Quest’. There is a total of 10 episodes. Each episode features a unique form of the traditional Chinese martial arts. Kung Fu Quest: At the Apex of Wudang Two Hong Kong martial arts practitioners traversed throughout the Wudang Mountains to unveil the secret of Chinese NeiKaquan, internal martial arts. http://youtube.com/watch?v=LBPzaxP2Cvs Adapted from National Geographic Channel: “Chinese Kung Fu has developed over time and is flourishing till now. It has a very long history and its practitioners are scattered over different places in China. Owing to distinctive geographical and subtle cultural differences within China, Kung Fu has developed into different beliefs with their very own orders, styles and systems. Kung Fu has also penetrated into arts, such as different kinds of literature, movies and dramas. Chinese Kung Fu has gained international exposure and become one of the significant ways for foreigners to learn about Chinese culture. Chinese Kung Fu is not only a local cultural heritage for China; but it is also a shared culture for the world to appreciate this unique practice of martial arts in China. The 7 hosts of this show, featuring Chan Koon Tai, an experienced Hong Kong Kung Fu action star, will take the audience to have a closer look at the five major beliefs of Kung Fu, Wudang, Shaolin, Wing Chun, Kuen Quan and Tai Chi in the hope to gain a better understanding of the real Kung Fu and the underlying meanings behind their practices. It is important to understand that Kung Fu is not only the studies of skills and strategies of attacking and defensing; but it is also a spiritual journey and cultivation of mind for its practitioners. This show probes into the experience of how people, through practicing Kung Fu, get to know, challenge and finally outdo themselves.”  

Movie: The Grandmaster

For those who have yet to watch the award winning film, ‘The Grandmaster’, here you go! http://youtube.com/watch?v=zK1aQc_gEuY http://youtube.com/watch?v=S4xwpBPZWLk This martial arts film features the life story of Wing Chun grandmaster, Ip Man. Different forms of Wushu and the unique characteristics and applications were also highlighted in the film. Some of these Wushu forms include ‘Yong Chun Quan’, ‘Ba Gua Zhang’, ‘Xing Yi Quan’ and ‘Ba Ji Quan’. For those who are interested to find out more about Ip Man and the different forms of traditional Wushu, this movie is for you!

End of Martial House Mock Competition! (Updated)

20140405_085002 Earlier this morning, Martial House conducted a mock competition at Beatty Secondary School which lasted for 5 hours with more than 120 students involved. The mock competition serves as a platform for students to display their routine(s) in an environment which resembles the upcoming competition. CYMERA_20140405_180738 Even though it was a tiring day, Martial House hoped that its student competitors have benefited from the event. To better organize more of such activities in the future, Martial House would like to seek your valuable feedback. Do complete a simple online survey by clicking here. Thank you very much!

End of 10th National Primary Schools Wushu Championship 2014

Primary Schools Competition (2) A total of 1,053 student participants across 98 primary schools participated in the the 10th National Primary Schools Wushu Championship 2014. The competition was successfully concluded yesterday at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. Hong Wen School A big round for applause for all competitors for your hard work! Here are some wise words by Martial House Coach, Ms Reann: “Competition is not always about winning. It’s about how you complete with yourself to do it better every each time with the right kind of attitude throughout the journey. To those who won and attained the medals, congratulations! Do continue to strive on for better results and challenge yourself to reach your goals! To those who did not attain medals, continue to motivate yourself and strive on to seek improvements. Aim to achieve better results the next time! All the best!” Now that the primary school competition is over, it is time to shift our attention to the 10th SSSC National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2014 which will commence on 7 April 2014 at Chung Cheng High School (Main)! Click here for the competition schedule. Waiting for Results... Below are the results for the 10th National Primary Schools Wushu Championship 2014: PS2014_RESULTS-WITH-FINAL-SCORE PS2014_DIVISIONAL-PLACING-WITH-FINAL-POINTS

Schedule for the 10th SSSC National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2014

MJC and AJC The schedule & fixture for the 10th SSSC National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2014 are out and they can be found by clicking the links below. Student competitors who are still unsure of the required requirements and routine timings, you may wish to refer to the Rules & Regulations attached as well. SS2014 – Schedule SS2014 – Fixture 2a SSSC Wushu Rules and Regulations for 2014 as of 5 Feb 2014 All the best to all competitors!

Vote for our Martial House Stars Now!

Twin 3 of our Martial House Stars participated in the Bukit Timah Plaza Talent Show yesterday. As online voting constitutes 50% of the overall results, do vote for our Martial House Stars now! Click here to watch the videos and vote for: C4: Shun Long – Face Changing C9: Nigel & Neville – Martial Arts Voting has commenced and it will end on 18 April 2014, 11.59pm! So do cast your votes now! Feel free to get your friends to vote as well! Note: Vote by ‘liking’ the video links on the Bukit TImah Plaza’s Facebook page instead of the YouTube videos.