7 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn Wushu

By: Kingston & Timothy

1. Strengthen Body

Wushu provides a full-body workout which helps to improve your child’s overall fitness. The gradual process of stretching enhances your child’s flexibility while the physical exercises allow your child to gain more strength and better stamina.

2. Improve Coordination

Wushu involves a wide range of body movements which require the head, hands and legs to coordinate at the same time. Training for such complex movements improves your child’s coordination ability, which can be applied to other sports and activities.

3. Learn Self-Defence

Derived from the traditional Chinese martial arts, Wushu is a system of defence and attack. Regardless of the style or form, there is a purpose behind the movements which your child can apply and use for self-defence.

4. Develop Character

Wushu is not all about actions but it also advocates martial morality. Values such as respect, patience, perseverance, humility and integrity are emphasised during trainings to develop your child’s character which are applicable to everyday life.

5. Enhance Confidence

As a beginner, Wushu may seem difficult. With constant practice, it builds your child’s physical ability and mental strength to overcome challenges. This enhances your child’s confidence in knowing that anything can be achieved with determination and perseverance.

6. Appreciate the Chinese Culture

Wushu is more than just a sport. It is regarded as a representative of the Chinese culture. Your child will not only appreciate the different Wushu styles as a form of art, but also understand how the traditional heritage has influenced the lives of people across generations.

7. Build Relationships

Being a widely practiced sport, your child will not only get to interact with students from around the country but also foster relationships with fellow Wushu practitioners and enthusiasts across the world from all walks of life!

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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].

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].

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].

De Wu Pugilistic Association Belt Grading Examination on 27 February 2016

IMG_1028 On 27 February 2016, De Wu Pugilistic Association conducted its first belt grading examination of the year. More than 120 students across the various training locations in Singapore, including community centres and schools, gathered at MHQ for the examination. IMG_1033 With more than 30 years of establishment, the belt grading system serves as a benchmark for students to set and achieve progressive targets throughout the learning journey. Students who passed the belt grading examination will be awarded with certificates of promotion and proceed on to further improve their skills and learn the next set of required routines for the next belt level, motivating them to reach higher goals. This further enhances the Wushu skills and knowledge of students and encourages them to be more proactive in their learning. FullSizeRender-11 Martial House and De Wu Pugilistic Association would like to congratulate all students for completing the examination! Continue to train hard to advance to higher belt levels and at the same time, play a part to promote Wushu as a cultural art and sport across generations! FullSizeRender-12

March Holiday Intensive Training

IMG_0652 In view of the upcoming National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2016, Martial House will be conducting the March Holiday Intensive Training as requested by students and parents. The training sessions will be supervised by Martial House Managing Director, Mr. Leo Wen Yeow. Venue MHQ, 115 Eunos Avenue 3 #05-02 Singapore 409839 Date Session 1: 16 March 2016 (Wednesday): 3:30pm – 5:30pm Session 2: 17 March 2016 (Thursday): 10:00am – 12:00pm Session 3: 17 March 2016 (Thursday): 2:00pm – 4:00pm Session 4: 18 March 2016 (Friday): 10:00am – 12:00pm Session 5: 18 March 2016 (Friday) 2:00pm – 4:00pm Price Star Card Member: $100.00 (for all 5 sessions), $24.00 (per session) Non-Star Card Member: $120.00 (for all 5 sessions), $28.00 (per session) Optional Students have the option to top-up $10.00 for lunch to be included on 17 & 18 March 2016. Kindly indicate the dietary restriction (if any) upon registration. For queries, kindly send them to Timothy via email to [email protected].

[Updated] Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2016

img_7435 In view of the upcoming National Inter-School Wushu Championships 2016, Martial House will be organising the Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2016. The mock competition serves as a platform for students to be better-prepared for the actual inter-school championships. The Martial House Mock Wushu Competition 2016 will be held on 5 March 2016 (Saturday) for Primary School Students (Junior & Senior Divisions) and 12 March 2016 (Saturday) for Secondary School and Junior College Students (A, B & C Divisions) at MHQ from 1:00pm onwards. Below are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) by students, parents and teachers: 1. Where is MHQ located? 115 Eunos Avenue 3 #05-02 Singapore 409830 2. For whom is this mock competition for? The first mock competition on 5 March 2016 is for primary school students (from both ‘Junior’ & ‘Senior’ divisions). The second mock competition on 12 March 2016 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 to Martial House students as this is an 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 1:00pm for a short briefing and warm-ups. The first event will start at 2.00pm. 6. What is the events sequence for the mock competition? 1. 3 Duan Changquan 2. 5 Duan Changquan 3. 1st International Changquan 4. 3 Duan Nanquan 5. 5 Duan Nanquan 6. 1st International Nanquan 7. 4 Duan Broadsword 8. 5 Duan Broad Sword 9. 1st International Broadsword 10. 4 Duan Sword 11. 5 Duan Sword 12. 1st International Sword 13. 1st International Nandao 14. 24-Style Taijiquan 15. 42-Style Taijiquan 16. 4 Duan Cudgel 17. 5 Duan Cudgel 18. 1st International Cudgel 19. 4 Duan Spear 20. 5 Duan Spear 21. 1st International Spear 22. 1st International Nangun 23. 32-Style Taijijian 24. 42-Style Taijijian 25. Group Quanshu 26. Group Weapon To register for the event, kindly send the following details to Timothy via email to [email protected]: a. Name of Participant b. Competition Division c. Competition Event(s) Also, if you have any further queries, kindly contact Timothy.

De Wu Pugilistic Association Belt Grading Examination

IMG_0998 Kindly refer to the following details for the upcoming De Wu Pugilistic Association Belt Grading Examination. Venue: MHQ, 115 Eunos Avenue 3 #05-02 Singapore 409839 Date: 27 February 2016, Saturday Reporting Time: 4:15pm (for Registration) Start Time: 5:00pm (for White Belt) & 6:00pm (for Green-White Belt & Above) Note: All candidates are required to be in their full uniform with the De Wu Pugilistic Association logo and belt. Each candidate is also required to bring along 2 passport-size photos. For Martial House Star Card Members, kindly bring along the Star Card to enjoy an exclusive discount.

Opening of MHQ!

IMG_1298 On 13 February 2016, MHQ, the new Martial House headquarters, is officially opened! More than 250 students, parents and guests were present to grace the occasion! Martial House was privileged to have award winning getai star, Lee Pei Fen to host the event! LPF The opening ceremony commenced with the ribbon cutting ceremony and the spectacular lion dance Cai Qing performance by Pho Leng Lion Dance Instruction Centre! IMG_1296 Following was a series of Wushu performances, starting with the a group display by the students from Victoria School. IMG_0787 After which, a total of 25 Martial House stars delivered a massive Wushu display of the various routines including Nanquan, Taijiquan & Changquan! IMG_1292 1. Kevan Cheah (SEA Games Wushu Champion) 2. Ho Lin Ying (World Wushu Champion) 3. Emily Sin (World Wushu Champion) 4. Zoe Mui (SEA Games Champion) 5. Samuel Tan (World Wushu Silver Medalist) 6. Tay Yu Xuan (Asian Junior Wushu Silver Medalist) 7. Damien Teo (Star Awards: Young Talent Award Winner) 8. Yap Wei Ren 9. Neville Cheong 10. Nigel Cheong 11. Josephine Lee 12. Leo Yi Long 13. Loh Yan Ping 14. Chua Xin Qi 15. Ng Shinn 16. Ng Yu Ninn 17. Zachary Ng 18. Koh Hao Xuan 19. Olivia Yeo 20. Ryane Lim 21. Berlynn Ng 22. Douglas Leow 23. Joel Ng 24. Chua Wen Bin 25. Leo Zhi Xuan IMG_0783 A big thank you to the performers for the impressive performance that wowed the crowd! Also, special thanks to the Martial House Coaches, Kevan Cheah, Wang Kai Ting & Yap Zheng Yan for choreographing and coordinating the performance! IMG_1293 Martial House would also like to specially thank the following celebrity guests for taking time off their busy schedule to attend the opening ceremony of MHQ: Dasmond Koh, Aloysius Pang, Gavin Teo, Michelle Tay & Jayley Woo. IMG_1295 Once again, a big thank you to all students, parents and guests for attending the opening of MHQ. Your presence and support meant a lot to the Martial House family! Now, let’s take a look at the video montage of the event done by Ding Han Liang from Anomalyst Studio: https://youtube.com/watch?v=r8fJwFiJooI The new Martial House training schedule for 2016 was also released. Click here to view the schedule. To find out more about our courses, kindly contact Timothy via email at [email protected].