NUS Wushu

Wushu Welcome Tea for Semester 2

2012-01-11T19:57:00.000-08:00

Interested in the martial arts but don't know where to start? Ever wanted to try those cool weapons that you see in movies?

Stop hesistating, JOIN US NOW at the NUS WUSHU WELCOME TEA on 16th January at SRC Dance Studio Attire, MONDAY, 7pm, MPSH2.

You will get the chance to talk to our friendly seniors, as well as watch a brief performance to know what Wushu is about. Light refreshments will be provided by our very own renowned chef at the end of the session ;)

Attire: Sports attire: T-shirt, pants or track pants with covered shoes

Those interested, please RSVP HERE!

NUS & NTU Wushu Teams Combined Training

2011-12-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

On Monday, we had our very first combined training with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Wushu Team. The event was held in MPSH (due to wet weather), hosted by NUS Wushu Team. It was a great opportunity for us to exchange pointers, make new friends (for some, to meet long-lost friends of their poly/jc years). We started off with a few exciting ice breaking games as warm-up session, followed by our regular training routines.
歐賣嘎!!!

The event ended with some refreshments followed by a few group photo-taking sessions

Although it was merely a 3-hour event, the common interest that we all have regardless of race, language, religion or school, had shown the spirit of unity (“Wushu one family”), making this training a truly awesome one. NUS Wushu Team would like to take this opportunity to thank NTU Wushu Team for giving their great support for this event and we hope that we had been a good host for you all. Nevertheless, we shall look forward to have more of such combined trainings with you all in future!

As for the other schools, if you have read this article and are interested in having such training with us, do drop us a message on our Facebook or send us an email so that we can make an arrangement.

Upcoming events:
NUS Wushu Camp: 6 to 8 Jan 2012
NUS Wushu Welcome Tea: 16 Jan 2012 specially for those who are interested in joining and/or knowing more about us. Do check the IVLE for registration (during the 1st -2nd week of semester 2 of AY2011/12)

Cheerios
By Ying Qing, Event Correspondent
Publicity Director

Congratulations to Team NUS Wushu!!

2011-10-29T09:32:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our fellow Wushu pugilists for achieving an exceptional result in the Inter-Varsity POL-ITE 2011. This annual event, which was held in Ngee Ann Polytechnic on 29 October 2011 (Saturday), was the only moment where many Wushu elites of various institutions (ITE, Polytechnics and Universities) came together to demonstrate their best routines. And, I am proud to announce that we impressed the judges and managed to clinch the overall 3rd position in this Year IVP 2011 Wushu Competition!

Zhang Tian, who is the nominated Sportsman of Year 2011, competed in the传统男子长拳(Traditional Long Fist) event. Despite getting a deduction of 0.2 points for inappropriate attire, this did not affect his performance on stage; instead he managed to impress the judges with a final score of 8.18. He also got a silver medal for the 男子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon) event.

Another gold medalist, Tan Guan Ting, Ryan, also did exceptionally well in the男子象形拳(Xiang Xing Quan, Eagle Claws) event. With his agile movements and powerful executions, he managed to bring the whole crowd to attention despite being the first competitor for this event. This earned him a final score of 8.36.

Here are the results:

Male Category
Event	Competitor	Position	Medal
传统男子长拳 (Traditonal long fist)	Zhang Tian	1	Gold
男子象形拳 (Xiang Xing Quan)	Tan Guan Ting, Ryan	1	Gold
传统男子南拳 (Traditional southern fist)	Chooi Jing Yuan	2	Silver
男子八极拳 (Baji Quan)	Chan Chin Yong	2	Silver
男子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon)	Zhang Tian	2	Silver
男子翻子拳 (Tumbling fist)	Yap Chee Seong	3	Bronze
男子八极拳 (Baji Quan)	Chong Jun Yan	3	Bronze
传统男子南拳 (Traditional southern fist)	Richard Lau Lee Siong	4	-
男子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon)	Yap Chee Seong	4	-
男子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon)	Chan Chin Yong	5	-
男子象形拳 (Xiang Xing Quan)	Ho Yeow Siong	9	-
男子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon)	Zhang Qixin	12	-

Female Category
Event	Competitor	Position	Medal
传统女子南拳 (Traditional southern fist)	Png Xinge	2	Silver
女子传统双器械 (Traditional double weapons)	Ng Jing Yu	2	Silver
传统女子南拳 (Traditional southern fist)	Tan Li Wen , Ashley	3	Bronze
传统女子长拳 (Traditional long fist)	Michelle Leskovska	3	Bronze
女子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon)	Sze Ying	3	Bronze
女子象形拳 (Xiang Xing Quan)	Tang Li Min	4	-
女子传统双器械 (Traditional double weapons)	Yu Yidan	5	-
女子传统长器械 (Traditional long weapon)	Ang Yu Ting	5	-
传统女子长拳 (Traditional long fist)	Cynthia Chua Wan Kiang	7	-
女子传统短器械 (Traditional short weapon)	Chua Kai Ting Cheryl	9	-

Medal Tally

Gold	Silver	Bronze
2	5	5

As for the rest of them, they had also done well in clinching silver and bronze medals. Although not every one of them went home with a medal, I am sure that we have certainly left a great impression to the other institutions and the public that NUS Wushu is one team that they have to be wary of in future!

Since the start of semester 1 AY 2011/12, our competitors had been undergoing endless of grueling trainings despite their busy academic schedules and upcoming CAs and Exams. Nonetheless, in the 13 events that we participated out of 19, NUS Wushu have clinched a total of 12 medals with 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 5 Bronze. Hence, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our coach,陈志鹏, for his dedication and patience.

Without his guidance, our team would not have attained such great results!

Lastly, (天下无不散的宴席) as all good things must come to an end, it is time for us to summon our “mugging spirit,” open our books and start to prepare for the coming EXAMS!! May we do even better for the future competitions! Yeah;)

Cheerios
By Ying Qing, NUSWushu IVP'11 Correspondent

Crisp movements are essential to score well in a wushu competition

2011-10-21T08:42:00.000-07:00

As what we have been hearing, Wushu comprises 精"、"气"、"神。Basically, 精" is about the way you execute a stance (i.e. sharp, sloppy..), while 气 = vital, suggesting your stamina and 神 (spirited), the way you present yourself (first impression). Aren't both 精 and 神 similar? Erm, not really...for example...a pale-looking wushu practitioner who have been mugging up for several weeks 20 hours per day executes his movement with full of power quickly. In this case, although he has the 精, he has a poor/no 神 in him; this may cause him to lose some marks as compared to one who has both. So, what you can take away from here is that these 3 factors are correlated, hence for those who are competing, please rest well :)
As suggested by our Coach to watch the adidas commercial by Jet li regarding the way he executed his crisp movement...yup, it was easy to find those videos having "adidas AND Jet li"
Here they are:

erm, I was actually anticipating more, but it seemed differently to what I had thought.

Next, and I found this (only relevant video left)

There were a few such demonstrations, but we curious people love to find more..ok..:)
Alrighty, there you go...notice the way he executed each stance. OMG! Crisp and Powerful! This made him to earn his first wushu Changquan Champion!

*Disclaimer: That person in this video was Jet Li when he was young. For those who mistakenly thought that it was Zhang Tian :X please take note, although he looks like him..

Ok, that all I could find:( Please do not be disheartened, as what the adidas video has stated: "Nothing is impossible" Yesh! Besides using Expert Wushu Practitioner as example, I thought that it is a great idea to show you another example of crisp movements from non wushu source...
There you go...Enjoy!

Yup! Did you notice his sharp dance movements! Yes! If he were to dance sloppily, I presume you would have closed the window before finish watching the video.
Hence, crisp movements are essential to score well.
There is also another reason for why I chose this song. The name of this song is "BEAT IT!" As, some of our members are competing in IVP soon. I, on behalf of our NUSWushu President, "Pursuant to section N, paragraph U, section S of the NUSWushu competitors' act, I hereby wish you ALL THE BEST and Beat not just your honorary competitors but your usual best!" Thank you!

Alright that's all folks
GOOD LUCK!
Ying Qing
Publicity Director

Long range weapons

2011-10-07T09:45:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone especially Newbies, it's me again. Hope you all would like those videos that I have recommended. I reckon that some of you may keen to know about long range weapons. Oh, well..... As time goes by, when you "level up", you will begin to expose to more weapons, even the most impossible weapon that you might never expect such as bench..(HUH BENCH!?!?!?)..yea Bench..(How about books?...erm maybe, u never know)...
There are 2 typical long range weapons that we usually use. They are: Cudgel aka 棍 and Spear aka 枪. Most of of the time, an wushu practitioner/pugilist who learns boardsword will end up learning cudgel while straight sword will end up learning spear. The reason is because those movements/stances in Cudgel and Boardsword emphasize mainly on strength while the latter group emphasizes mainly on agility with movements that are usually spread apart(quite difficult to describe here..haha). So, if you were to follow the unorthodox way (i.e straightsword and cudgel), yea, you may go ahead, so long as you like it...haha..alright, go take some time and analyse those videos below:

For cudgel
Elementary stances

International competition routine for cudgel

For spear
Elementary Stances

International competition routine for cudgel

Ok, basically there are other competition routines for different weapons...go check it out on youtube. The reasons that I chose these were because they are the most common ones and most importantly, I prefer these routines over the traditional ones (a bit bias here.. :x well, I was only exposed to these routines since I started wushu) Actually, these routines look quite cool, aren't they? For those guys here who are now thinking that by learning those cool routines will attract some attention from gals. oh well, let me tell u that it doesn't seem to work yea(tested and proven)...erm Mystery or Misery? you decide...lol. Basically, just enjoy your trainings and appreciate each and every second with us, because who knows one day you might miss these days!
So, should you have any doubt, feel free to consult your coach or your seniors/Teaching assistant(TA). We are more than willing to help you.
Our preferred consultation hours are:
Monday 7pm- 10pm
Friday 7pm-10pm
Alternatively, you may try to email me or your fellow seniors:x

Alright that's all folks
GOOD LUCK!
AP Ching (Ah Pek)
Publicity Director

For Newbies

2011-10-03T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Newbies
As our training is too short for you all to absorb so many movements at once, I think it is better to post some videos for some e-learning stuffs.
Firstly is the Wu Bu Quan

Well, just bear with the background music. I know it doesn't make sense here..lol

During that part of training, I noticed that there were a few people who could not execute certain stances correctly. If possible, try to correct it before it turns into a bad habit. Below is the video on the marking criteria for basic stances. Try to note those important points that mentioned, it is certainly helpful for your upcoming wushu test(^hint hint^).

Next, is for those who are interested in Boardsword
This video consists of typical stances in any Boardsword routine.

Below is the international competition routine for Boardsword

Lastly, for my sword clan..there you go.
This video is all about thrusting with a sword. Note how he makes the thrust and the way he hold a sword.

This video consists of typical stances in any Straight Sword routine.

Below is the international competition routine for Straight Sword

Notice her gracefulness in all her movement? How to be graceful? Well, you do not have to call yourself as grace in order to be graceful. As time goes by, through subsequent trainings, you will slowly 'level up' and understand what to expect, hence don't worry. I ain't that good either. haha

Envious, excited? Well, all you need is PASSION, the Will to excel and overcome. Okies, so, after watching these videos, if you have any doubt, feel free to consult your coach or your seniors/Teaching assistant(TA). We are more than willing to help you.
Our preferred consultation hours are:
Monday 7pm- 10pm
Friday 7pm-10pm
Alternatively, you may try to email me or your fellow seniors:x

Alright that's all folks
GOOD LUCK!
AP Ching (Ah Pek)

2011-08-08T21:48:00.000-07:00

Interested in the martial arts but don't know where to start? Ever wanted to try those cool weapons that you see in movies?

Stop hesistating, JOIN US NOW at the NUS WUSHU WELCOME TEA on 22nd AUGUST, MONDAY, 7pm, MPSH2.

You will get the chance to talk to our friendly seniors, as well as watch a brief performance to know what Wushu is about. Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the session ;)

Time: 22/8/11, 7pm
Venue: MPSH2
Attire: Those with prior experience are encouraged to bring track pants to join us in training thereafter

Those interested, please RSVP HERE!

For those without prior experience, we will be holding a BEGINNER'S COURSE every Monday starting on the 29th August. There will be 8 lessons in total. You will learn some basic wushu moves, kicks, and stances. Those interested can email us or sign up during our Welcome Tea.

For those itching for some action already, our regular trainings are on Monday and Friday, 7pm, at Street Soccer Court no. 14 (between track and basketball courts). Those with prior experience are welcome to join us anytime, even before the Welcome Tea. Just drop us an email to inform us before you come.

For more information, check out NUS Wushu Facebook page, or email nuswushu@gmail.com.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Welcome Tea~~~~

2011-08-05T20:38:00.000-07:00

Yea!! Our welcome tea is coming again~~
It's at 22th August 2011.. At MPSH 2.. 7.00pm..
Anyone just feel free to come to take a look..

I promise u will enjoy it!
U will see our seniors' performances,
and know more details about us..
Of course you can enjoy free foods there ^^..

For more details.. U can call our welcome tea project director..
Jun Yan.. 83868728~

Matric Fair 2011

2011-07-21T22:14:00.000-07:00

Hi guys, do drop by our Wushu booth if you're coming down for Matric Fair anytime from now till next Tuesday!!

Here's a photo of our very friendly Wushu members down at the booth helping out:

Hope to see you there! :)

Nationals Results

2011-05-30T01:14:00.000-07:00

Hi guys, the final results:

Representing NUS: 5 Golds, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze

Yuan Lu - Double Sword (Gold)
Yuxiang - Fanzi Quan (Gold); Pu Dao (Gold)
Zheng Jun - Ba Ji Quan (Gold)
Xin Ge - Ying Zhua (Gold)
Tien Eu - Spear (Silver)
Jun Yan - Ba Ji Quan (Bronze)
Girls' Jiti Jian (Bronze)

Representing Kuen: 1 Silver, 2 Bronze
Bowen - Jie Quan (Silver)
Jiahou - Sword (Bronze)
Keng Yong - Dao (Bronze)

Well done to all competitors!!

And thanks goes out to Coach, seniors, friends, supporters, photographers, photo/video uploaders (lol) and everyone who helped, encouraged and motivated NUS Wushu Team all the way ^^

Check out our FaceBook Group for photos and videos!! :)

♥!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nationals

2011-05-24T02:46:00.000-07:00

Hi all, NUS Wushu would be competing in Nationals this coming week!
Please see below for the schedule~

WED (25/5)
7.50pm: Jiahou - Changquan
8.20pm: Chinyong & Clarence - Nanquan
8.55pm: Bowen - Changquan; Yuxiang - Fanzi

FRI (27/5)
9.00pm: Junyan & Zhengjun - Bajiquan

SAT (28/5)
1.30pm: Tien Eu - Spear
3.25pm: Kengyong - Dao
4.15pm: Yuxiang - Shuang Dao
4.40pm: Yuanlu - Shuang Jian
7.45pm: Kengyong - Spear; Yuxiang - Pu Dao
8.40pm: Huijun & Yuanlu - Spear

SUN (29/5)10.00am: Jiahou & Cheeseong - Xin Jian
10.25am: Jingyu & Cheryl - Xin Jian
10.55am: Yeowsiong - Ying Zhua
11.45am: Xinge - Ying Zhua
2.20pm: Girls Jiti Jian
3.25pm: Guys Jiti Quan

JIAYOU EVERYONE!!!!!!! ^^

NUS Wushu Welcome Tea & Beginners' Course

2011-01-05T03:31:00.000-08:00

Ever wondered what Chinese martial arts is all about? Wonder no more, because the NUS Wushu Welcome Tea is here (again)!

Venue: SRC Dance Studio
Date: 17 Jan
Time: 7-8pm

Take this opportunity to enjoy performances from our Wushu team and find out more about Wushu! Refreshments will be provided ;)

If interested, kindly fill up your details here! --> https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dHY0WXkzRWFHTmdpajNCU1pkVEFnc3c6MQ

We will also be starting a Beginners' Course from 24 Jan, lasting 8 weeks.
Course fees: $20 per semester

If interested, please email us at nuswushu@gmail.com :)

For more information on the NUS Wushu Club, do check out our NUS Wushu facebook group! :)

NUS Wushu Camp - Jan 2011

2010-12-13T08:03:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

NUS Wushu camp is here again!

This time, the camp will begin at 6.30pm on 3 Jan 2011, and end at 8pm on 5 Jan 2011 (Mon - Wed).
This camp will be lots of fun (!!!) as we bond together as one NUS Wushu, and we will strive to take this opportunity to improve our wushu skills and our fitness levels as well.
Do feel free to bring your friends along, as this camp is open to all!

To sign up, please email us at nuswushu@gmail.com :)

You can also reach us through that email address should you have any questions.
So mark out the dates on your calendar, and hope to see you then! :)

2nd Singapore International Wushu Championship and Qi Gong Demonstration Competition 2010

2010-11-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

In the recently concluded 2nd Singapore International Wushu Championship and Qi Gong Demonstration Competition 2010, NUS Wushu is proud to have clinched a total of 14 Gold and 6 Silver medals to emerge as overall 4th!

Below are the names of the participants and their respective categories:

Gold Medal

Zhang Tian –刀术 (Broadsword)

Kwan Keng Yong - 刀术 (Broadsword)

Yuan Lu – 双剑 (Double Sword)

Lin Yu Xiang – 双刀 (Double Broadsword)

Wee Shi Hao – 太极拳 (Taiji Quan)

Teoh Tien Eu- 枪术 (Spear)

Natalie Hong – 南棍 (Cudgel)

Ho Yeow Siong - 鹰爪拳 (Ying Zhao Quan)

Lee Zheng Jun – 八极拳 (Ba Ji Quan)

Poh Jia Hou – 翻子拳 (Fan Zi Quan)

Chan Shing Wai -翻子拳 (Fan Zi Quan)

Zhang Tian – 燕青拳 (Yan Qing Quan)

Kwan Keng Yong – 其它拳术 (Quan Shu)

Poh Jia Hou – 剑术 (Sword)

Silver Medal

Yap Chee Seong – 朴刀 (Long-hilt Broadsword)

Hwa Yi Min – 朴刀 (Long-hilt Broadsword)

Clarence Low Han Song – 八极拳 (Ba Ji Quan)

Cheryl Chua -翻子拳 (Fan Zi Quan)

Guys’ 集体拳 (Group Routine - Fists)

Girls’ 集体剑 (Group Routine - Weapon)

Congratulations once again, and well done!

For photos and videos of the event, do pop by our Facebook group! :)

More updates on our beginners' course will be coming by soon, keep a lookout on our blog! :)

NUS Wushu Invitational Championship

2010-10-30T16:28:00.001-07:00

Hi all,

NUS Wushu Invitational Championship was a great success today! Thanks go out to all of the competitors from participating institutions, all supporters present to cheer them on, the organising committee and helpers, and to everyone who made this possible!

We are very proud to announce that the NUS Wushu team did well in this year's Invitational Championship and managed to clinch a total of 3 Golds, 5 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals to emerge as 3rd overall!

Below are the names of the NUS Wushu team members and the respective categories in which they emerged victorious:

Traditional Nan Quan (Male) - Chooi Jing Yuan, Bronze Medal
Traditional Chang Quan (Male) - Zhang Tian, Gold Medal; Poh Jia Hou, Bronze Medal
Traditional Chang Quan (Female) - Chan Shing Wai, Silver Medal
Ba Ji Quan (Male) - Clarence Low Han Song, Gold Medal; Lee Zheng Jun, Silver Medal
Traditional Xiang Xing (Female) - Png Xin Ge, Silver Medal
Traditional Long Weapon (Male) - Yap Chee Seong, Silver Medal
Traditional Double Weapon (Male) - Lin Yu Xiang, Silver Medal
Traditional Double Weapon (Female) - Yuan Lu, Gold Medal

Congratulations once again, and well done :)

For photos and videos of the performances from the NUS Wushu team, keep a lookout at our facebook group! We'll be uploading them soon :)

Also, NUS Wushu will be taking part in another competition come next Saturday, which will be on an international scale. Keep a lookout for more updates on that coming your way soon! :)

NUS WUSHU!!! :D

NUS Wushu Invitational Championship

2010-10-12T21:11:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

NUS Wushu is very proud to be hosting the Wushu Invitational Championship this year. It will be held at NUS, MPSH 5, on the 30th October, 2010, from 9am - 7pm.

Do feel free to come down to support any of your friends from NUS or from any of the other 7 participating tertiary institutions [NTU, SMU, NYP, NP, SP, RP, ITE(C), ITE(W)]!

Of course, if you would like to be part of this event, you can help out as a volunteer! Interested parties may contact Yuan Lu at 9325 0886 or lucy1989428@hotmail.com.

Please refer to the below for a brief outline of the program:

0900-0930

Opening Ceremony

0930 - 1300

Competition Begins:

Traditional Nan Quan (Male)

Traditional Nan Quan (Female)

Traditional Chang Quan (Male)

Traditional Chang Quan (Female)

Traditional Xiang Xing Quan (Male)

Traditional Xiang Xing Quan (Female)

Ba Ji Quan (Male)

1300 - 1430

Lunch Break

1430 - 1800

Traditional Short Weapon (Male)

Traditional Short Weapon (Female)

Traditional Long Weapon (Male)

Traditional Long Weapon (Female)

Traditional Double Weapon (Male)

Traditional Double Weapon (Female)

Traditional Soft Weapon (Male)

Group Routine - Fist

Group Routine - Weapon

Sparring - Barehanded & Weapon

1800 - 1900

Prize Presentation and Closing Ceremony

Hope to see you there! :)

Training Venue

2010-09-04T02:44:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Trainings will be held at MPSH 2 from this coming Monday, 6th September onwards.

See you there! :)

Beginner's Course

2010-08-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

To those who came down for our Welcome Tea, hope you enjoyed yourselves and got to know more about Wushu from the performances and interaction with our club members! :)

Those who couldn't make it down, don't worry you can simply come down to join us next Monday straight! :)

We'll be starting the Beginner's Course next Monday (30th August). Trainings will be from 7-10pm, at Tennis Court No. 14. If it's raining, we will shift to a sheltered area, so do look out for Wushu persons clad in maroon coloured shirts and long black pants if you are lost! You can also call Tien Eu (Captain) at 9229 5668 or Yuan Lu (Vice-Captain) at 9325 0886 if you're really lost :)

Do come dressed in t-shirt, long pants (eg. track pants) and covered shoes (eg. sport shoes), and filled with enthusiasm! :)

Hope to see you there! :D

NUS Wushu Welcome Tea

2010-08-12T09:59:00.001-07:00

Hello to you guys out there!

The NUS Wushu Welcome Tea is coming up!

Date & Time: 23rd Aug 2010 7PM
Venue: YIH Amphitheatre

If you're interested to come by and take a look, do fill in the form below and just turn up on the day itself (in comfortable attire, and covered shoes!).

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHY0WXkzRWFHTmdpajNCU1pkVEFnc3c6MQ

For those who are new to Wushu, we'll be starting the Beginner's course the week after the Welcome Tea. We'll be teaching basic punches, kicks and stances. If you're interested, do sign up during the Welcome Tea.

Training time: Mondays & Fridays 7-9PM
Training grounds: Tennis Court 14 (till 5th Sept), MPSH2 (5th Sept onwards)

Do drop us an email at nuswushu@gmail.com if you require any further clarification, or have any burning questions to ask us. Do add us on FaceBook too!

Looking forward to seeing you guys :)

Training

2010-08-02T08:58:00.001-07:00

Hi all! Please take note that:

Trainings will be held at Tennis Court No.14 from 2nd August till 1st September as our original training place, MPSH 2, will be used for the Youth Olympic Games in August. Trainings will begin at 7pm. Also, there will be no training on 9th August (Monday), National Day.

Matriculation Fair

2010-07-27T20:48:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Matric Fair's over and it was great meeting all of you! :D

For those who didn't manage to make it down, don't worry you can still email your particulars (Name, Matric No., Faculty and whether you have experience) to nuswushu@gmail.com and we'll send you more information on our upcoming Welcome Tea Session :)

Do come down for our Welcome Tea! You'll get to learn more about our club, interact with our club members, make new friends and of course, have fun! More details will be provided soon, so stay tuned! :)

Matric Fair Booth

2010-07-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

Hi all, Matric Fair begins tomorrow! Do pop by the Wushu booth to find out more about our club! See you there :)

Matriculation Fair

2010-07-02T00:26:00.000-07:00

NUS Wushu Club will be setting up a booth during Matriculation Fair. If you have questions that you want to ask, or would like to know more about what Wushu's all about, how our training sessions are like, what it's like to be a part of NUS Wushu Club, etc, come on down to our booth to speak to us! We're very friendly!! :) :)

Date: 22, 23, 26 and 27 July 2010
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: NUS SRC MPSH 2

Our booth will be located at MPSH 2, along the row of booths closest to the windows. Look out for people clad in maroon NUS Wushu shirts!

Alternatively, if you're unable to make it down, you can also email your particulars (Name, Matric No., Faculty and Year) to nuswushu@gmail.com and we'll send you more information on our upcoming Welcome Tea Session :)

See you at our booth during Matric Fair! :D

Wushu Camp (May)

2010-05-23T07:43:00.000-07:00

Hey,

There will be a training camp on 28-30 May 2010.

The camp aims to improve our wushu skill, improve our fitness level, and have lots of fun at the same time. Do spread word to your friends if they are interested in wushu as the camp is open for all to join. The camp will start at 6pm on 28 May and end at 7.30pm on 30 May.

So do mark out the dates on your calendar! If you have any questions, please email us at nuswushu@gmail.com for more details!

Change in Training Venue (1-17 March)

2010-02-27T06:15:00.000-08:00

Hey!

Do note that MPSH 2 will be closed for NUS Open House activities from 1-17 March. Trainings will be conducted at the tennis/street soccer courts 13 and 14 instead. The area is next to the staircase leading to the track and field and fitness corner area. If the place is occupied by other users, we will be training at the semi-circular area at the track itself. And in the case of wet weather, we can be found training outside MPSH 1 and 6.

See you all there! :)

Recess Week Training Schedule

2010-02-13T09:39:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone -

For this recess week (15-21 Feb 2010), there will be no training conducted on 15 Feb (monday). Trainings will resume on 19 Feb (friday)!

Wishing you all a Happy Chinese New Year and a fruitful and enjoyable Recess Week!

The Champion 武状元

2010-02-06T02:47:00.001-08:00

Hey 'ya!

The Champion 武状元 performance will be showing on 7 Feb 2010. It's a performance collaboration by both the Beijing Wushu Team & Kuen Wushu Academy (and together with 8 of our guys peforming inside too!).

For more details go to the Facebook event link here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=270403948394&index=1

For the 8 performing and those helping backstage: All the best for the show!!!

2010-01-12T05:59:00.001-08:00

NUS Wushu Club will be holding a Welcome Tea session for all members of the NUS community, to introduce the club and the sport of Wushu, and to answer any queries you may have. You can look forward to an energetic performance, mingling with cool and fun people, as well as some light refreshments. Best of all, it is free!

Date: 18 January 2010
Time: 7pm onwards
Venue: NUS SRC MPSH 2
Cost: Free!

Do drop us an email at nuswushu@gmail.com or visit nuswushu.blogspot.com if you require any further clarification, or have any burning questions to ask us. Alternatively, you may approach any of our members at the Wushu Club booth, during the NUS Students' Sports Club Publicity Campaign at YIH Amphitheatre on 14 and 15 January.

We hope to see you soon!

2009-12-23T23:41:00.001-08:00

Hellooss all!

NUS Wushu Club will be involved in a whole slew of activities in the coming semester. From performing with established Wushu teams from overseas to yet another performance at the upcoming Students Hub opening ceremony at the YIH amphitheater, we've got them all tied down and we'll be working hard to make them all rockingly explosive and memorable!

Want to be a part of them all? Then join us, if you too, wish to learn cool stuff, have fun and make many friends along the way! And what better way to start than by joining our training camp (refer to previous blog post). Hope to see you there!

Wushu Camp 2010

2009-12-17T04:49:00.000-08:00

The Wushu training camp is back!

Our training camp will be held from 4th - 6th January 2010 (mon - wed) at MPSH 2.

Other than learning and improving our wushu skills, there will be games and more. Training will be hard, but of course we will have lots of fun too! (train hard, play hard). We will also be having an exchange training session with Ngee Ann Secondary Wushu Club on 5th Jan, Tuesday.

For more details on the camp, or you'll like to join our camp, please do not hesitate to contact Li Min (97720383), Chi Ling (91772273) or drop us an email at nuswushu@gmail.com.

So see you all on 4th Jan, 9am at MPSH 2!

Informal Training Sessions (from 9 Nov to 7 Dec)

2009-11-14T08:58:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone,

Due to the upcoming reading week and examinations, the club's training will be of informal training sessions. The training venue will temporary shift to SRC Dance Studio (it's above Great Wall Restaurant, and near the overhead link to YIH) from 9 Nov to 7 Dec. After which, official training will resume on 11 Dec at MPSH 2.

Hope to see you all there! :)

2009-10-20T08:55:00.001-07:00

Apologies for the long hiatus.. we haven't been sleeping all this while! Holding our very own mini mid-autumn festival celebration, performing for the Graduate Students' Society's mid-autumn festival celebration, and of course, busying ourselves with the Beginners' Course.. the list goes on

The Beginners' Course for this semester officially ended with a little test for our participants on 19 October, Monday. Core techniques were the foci, to help participants refresh themselves on the basics taught throughout the course, while also including intermediate movesets to provide a peephole into the greater world of Wushu which yet remains unexplored. It is our wish that all Beginners' Course participants have reaped both tangible and intangible rewards from the Course and the final test. We hope to see everyone coming back for trainings often!

To everyone else, it isn't too late to join us! Catch us at the stadium behind the soccer goalposts every Monday and Friday, 7pm onwards. Don't hesitate to drop us an email at nuswushu@gmail.com if you have any queries.

Have a great week ahead!

2009-10-04T07:29:00.000-07:00

Hi all

Hope the midterm break was refreshing, and you are all charged up to take on the second half of the semester!

Here's a link to a Youtube clip featuring an impressive Chang Quan display. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eA4vsIm4t4&feature=related

If you have the slightest yearning to be like the guy in the clip, hesitate no more! Take your very first step by coming down for our trainings. We train on Mondays and Fridays, 7 to 9pm. Look to the previous post for our training venues. Alternatively, you may drop us an email at nuswushu@gmail.com.

See you around!

2009-09-20T10:59:00.000-07:00

Due to the closure of MPSH 2 from 24 September to 12 October, we will be shifting to tennis court #14 (beside the fitness corner at the soccer field) to train. If we aren't there, then look towards the semi-circular area behind the goalposts at the soccer field. And if the weather decides to play tricks on us, you may find us outside MPSH 1.

Remember, we train on Mondays and Fridays, 7pm onwards. If you have any queries or are unsure if you will fit in, drop by for a session or 2, or email us at nuswushu@gmail.com. =)

2009-09-03T03:28:00.000-07:00

And just another avenue from which we draw inspiration, for performances, routines, as well as cool moves to learn.

JUMP - Korean Comic Martial Arts Performance

http://www.sistic.com.sg/portal/dt?dt.isPortletRequest=true&dt.action=process&dt.provider=PortletWindowProcessChannel&dt.windowProvider.targetPortletChannel=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar/Event&dt.containerName=JSPTabContainer/sEventsCalendar&dt.windowProvider.currentChannelMode=VIEW&dt.window.portletAction=RENDER&contentCode=jump0909

If you have seen the production's previous showings and liked it, then join us as we aspire after martial arts paradise.. kidding. Remember, we train on Mondays and Fridays, 7 to 9pm at MPSH 2. We welcome anyone, whether or not you have prior experience in Wushu or any other martial arts, so long as you possess a great attitude and are interested in Wushu.

Cheers and have a great remaining-semester ahead!

2009-08-27T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hi all

The 8th National Wushu Display will be held this year, 19 September, 7pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets are priced at $18, $15, $10 and $6 (student price, student card required for verification).

Student tickets usually sell out fast, and this is an event which will really open your eyes and your mind to the world of Wushu. Whatever the reason, be it to draw inspiration for choreographing advanced routines, encouragement for personal improvement or simply an excuse to escape from school work and chillax with friends, you really really should not miss out on this!

If you wish to find out more about this year's display, do visit http://www.wuzong.com/en/news/content/100.pdf for more information and details. Leave your names and contact details with us via email to nuswushu@gmail.com, and we can get the tickets all at once. As student-price tickets usually run out very quickly, we will be consolidating the orders before September descends upon us, and attempt to purchase them asap.

Don't hesitate! Buy first, think later! =D

Now that welcome tea is over . . . . . . . .

2009-08-21T11:18:00.000-07:00

But it's not the end of the registration yet! We welcome anyone to come sign up with us on Monday for the Beginner's course. If you don't know what to expect from the Beginner's course, here is the rough guideline about the course content.

Course Objective
-To enhance body conditioning and increase personal's Strength, Speed, Agility and Endurance.
-Promote some flexibility trainings and to reduce injuries risk.
-Cultivate the interest in this sport and understand its culture.

Course Content
-Basic stances
-Basic kicks/jumps
-Basic Cudgel moves （棍术）
-Routines

Others
-Physical Trainings
-Bonding Sessions

Training Hours
7pm - 9pm

Hope to see you guys on Monday! Cheers!

2009-08-19T04:54:00.000-07:00

Final shoutout to those who have not gotten your tickets. Combined Martial Arts Display 2009 is tommorrow, 730pm at the University Cultural Centre. Tickets will be available at the door, so come on down to catch the most furious, action-packed and exciting play of the year!

See you there!

Beginner Course Information

2009-08-15T09:46:00.000-07:00

Hi to all that have express interest in joining the Beginner's course!

As requested by some of the people that have shown interest in joining the course but have no idea what is it about, basically the Beginner's course is an introductory course to wushu. You will get to know basics wushu stances, kicks, punches and will be expose to basic routine in wushu and possible some 散打 (shadow boxing) moves. Beside being able to learn wushu's basic, the course will also have physical training that will push your physical to the next level.

To get more information about what the course gonna provide you, you can come down to the welcome tea which is held on 21st August 2009 at MPSH2.

Hope to see you guys there!

Welcome Tea

2009-08-12T19:23:00.000-07:00

Hi to all freshmen and potential new members of our club!

You should have received an email including information on our Welcome Tea session, Beginners' Course and the upcoming Combined Martial Arts Display. If you haven't, do alert us via email to nuswushu@gmail.com so that we can send it to you again.

Once again, Welcome Tea will be held on 21 August, Friday, 7pm at MPSH 2.

See you there! =)

now that matric fair is over...

2009-08-02T07:53:00.000-07:00

thanks to all of you out there who left your contact details with us during matric fair! =)

whether or not you have prior experience in wushu, any other martial arts, or even dance/gymnastics/anything at all, we will welcome you all the same!

we will be sending out an email or two, prior to the welcome tea session. in the meantime, feel free to drop us an email at nuswushu@gmail.com if you have any questions.

hope to see all of you soon! =)

NUS Wushu Team @ Facebook

2009-08-01T09:08:00.000-07:00

Hey -

Calling out all facebook users! Go check out our nus wushu group:) The link is http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10075896204

So see you there!

Matriculation Fair 2

2009-07-24T00:58:00.000-07:00

This is our booth at the matriculation fair!

Its just beside the performance mattress, which is quite easy to locate.

Be sure to drop down and pay us a visit if you have interest in learning wushu!

See you guys there!

Matriculation Fair

2009-07-23T19:38:00.000-07:00

Hey hey!

Matric Fair is here!

If you are interested to know and learn more about chinese martial arts, this is the very place you should come and check out! We will be here on the various days (24, 27, 28 & 29 July '09) to help answer your questions and satisfy your curiousity about this form of martial arts, the weapons and the things that we do during trainings:)

Don't worry, if you can't decide what to try out in the myraid of martial arts activities in NUS other than wushu. Just come down and take a look and talk to us! We will be more than happy to share our knowledge with you guys and girls!

So do drop when you're matriculating! We'll see you here then:D

Cheerios~

Combined Martial Arts Display 2009 II

2009-07-21T20:23:00.000-07:00

And this is where you go to get more information on CMAD 2009.

http://cmadnus.page.tl/Home.htm

A groundbreaking production featuring 10 martial arts groups, CMAD 2009 promises to be a spectacular, breathtaking event that you cannot afford to miss. If you plan to attend just one show this year, let that show be CMAD!

Smashing into theatres (uh actually its UCC) near you!

2009-07-20T23:47:00.000-07:00

Combined Martial Arts Display 2009 : Double Edge

Catch the exciting actual performance in August!

Date: 20th August 2009
Time: 7.30pm (Doors open at 7.15pm, free seating)
Location: University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS
Price: S$10
Contact: Yun Min (65) 9119 2758

Here's the preview show!

Grab your tickets today!

2009-07-19T23:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone.

Ok, what i like about wushu is the satisfaction that you get after training so hard for a routine, or a move and finally being able to do it. The achievements that you get is enough to make you feel that all you have worked for is worth it.

Of course, what makes wushu more enjoyable is that you get to make new friends who share the common interest, that is wushu, as you. You will get to train and improve together and also there will be lots of fun and laughter around.

So, if you are the type who would like to challenge yourself, or if you like making new friends, then come join us. See you soon.

FAQs!!!

2009-07-19T06:38:00.000-07:00

Answers to some frequently asked questions:

Q: What is NUS Wushu like?
A: NUS Wushu is an avenue for those interested in Chinese martial arts, to meet and train with like-minded people. We work hard to improve our flexibility, strength and power, so as to perform better for performances, competitions and of course, to achieve self-satisfaction!

Q: So how often do you guys train?
A: We train every Monday and Friday, 7 to 9pm, at SRC MPSH 2.

Q: Do I need to have prior Wushu/martial arts experience to join?
A: No! All you need to have is an open mind, good attitude, and you will find loads of joy as you train and learn with us =)

Q: How much will I have to pay?
A: That will depend on your level of participation. If you decide to join one or more of our many courses, which are held throughout the academic year, you will only have to pay for the courses you join. If you decide to join our team for regular trainings, you will have to pay a monthly fee of $10 (subject to changes)

Aside from the fees above, you may also wish to purchase other stuff which may be helpful during your trainings with us. These may include things like a pair of Wushu pants and shoes, weapons (if you are interested), etc.

Q: Do I get CCA points for participating in NUS Wushu activities?
A: Yes. Once again, that will depend on your level of participation in these events. Who knows, you could even initiate an event that you wish to see happening, and be the project director yourself!

Aside from the above, we get our fair share of fun as well. Meeting new friends, birthday celebrations, outings to Sentosa, stayover camps filled with fun and madness, and much, much more. Do drop by for our trainings to learn more, or send an email to nuswushu@gmail.com, to have your questions answered.

Hope to see you soon!

Welcome to NUS Wushu

2009-02-18T10:26:00.001-08:00

Welcome to Nus Wushu blog site.

Here you will find everything about Nus Wushu.

Our training hours:

Monday : 7pm - 9pm

Friday : 7pm - 9pm

Venue : MPSH 2

For further information, Please contact Kwan Keng Yong at 97913193.

See you all there!