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The Right Defense Seminar Kickoff!
February 24th, 2010
The Right Defense for Women Seminar Series in Tampa, FL partnered with Master Man-Son-Hing of Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy to kick off the first of a series of women's self defense seminars and promote the newly released DVD, Master Man-Son-Hing's "The Right Defense for Women". The first seminar was held on Saturday, February 20th, 2010. The seminar was a great success and each participant was given a copy of the "newly released" DVD created by Master Chris. If you wish to have more information on how to participate in a seminar, purchase a seminar as a gift for someone you would like to attend or purchase a DVD, please visit www.therightdefense.com.
Joshua Sevelin wins The MSH Golden Belt Award
January 31st, 2010
Joshua Sevelin, 2nd Dan Black Belt Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy Golden Belt Award Recipient First Quarter, 2010.
Q. Why do you like to martial arts and what made you start?
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I love martial arts because it has taught me self-control and has changed me physically and mentally. I wanted to start because I saw people from demos and tournaments doing fantastic feats, and I wanted to try that for myself.
Q. What is your greatest martial arts experience?
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My greatest martial arts experience was when I earned my 2nd Dan months ago. I had trained for six months for the testing, and when I got the belt, you would think someone handed me a billion dollar check.
Q. What is your biggest dream in the martial arts world?
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My biggest dream is to earn all the black belt dans. When I first started martial arts, I wanted to make it to the top. Now, six years later, I\'m half way there. I\'ve done so much work throughout my time in martial arts, that I want to see it through to the end.
Q. What is the hardest thing you had to learn while becoming a black belt and how did you overcome it?
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I think everything was hard, because it was so different for me. I had just made 1st Dan, and Master Chris introduced me to new techniques. But as I worked on them, I was able to use the skills I learned to get my black belt, and it was easier to understand the new skills I had to learn. Plus, I had the help of Master Chris, his son Justin, and another black belt, Sean.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to other martial artist, what would it be?
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Never give up. It may seem impossible to keep going, but trust me, if you do, the reward is worth it. I learned this when I tested for my first belt after white, yellow. After that, I was driven to keep going. So keep going, and you will succeed in making your way to master, and other things as well.
Dragon Boat Competition Results
October 17, 2009
MSH LADY DRAGONS TAKE A CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN ORANDLO, FL The 2nd Annual Walt Disney World International Dragon Boat Races hit the waters of Lake Buena Vista on Saturday, October 17th 2009. Sixty teams from local corporate and community groups and paddlers from across the United States and Canada were vying to be the #1 Dragon Boat Team. The Tampa Bay areas very own all-womens team; The Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons placed in Divsion A with their blistering time and won the Womens Division B competition. MSH Lady Dragons are the official 2009 "Premier Womens Divison B" Champions. Their competing time was a blistering two minutes and 36 seconds crossing the finish line, breathing fire down three competing team's throats.
The competition was a 500m race on the waters of the beautiful Lake Buena Vista, with a fully buoyed 5-lane course run with exact precision and professional equipment. The team also competed in a 2000 meter race, placing fourth overall. Congratulations to a new team that proved "teamwork" is seldom improved when we have no other model but ourselves to copy after.
The team's dedicated training paid off ranking them number #1 in the all womens B Division with a championship win. Their blazing time in this event ranked them "FOURTH" overall out of 12 womens competing teams!
For Final Results of the 2nd International Dragon Boat Races www.gwndragonboat.com.
Thank You to our Platinum Sponsor, Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy and Team Owner, Christopher Man-Son-Hing
Thank You to our Gold Sponsors: Law Office of Tonya A. Oliver and Paragon Associates
Thank you to our additional Sponsors FCUBED, Wolfpack Martial Arts Supply, Publix, The Hot Dog Man, Team Members of MSH Lady Dragons
Grand Master Dr. Jung Hwan Park Wedding
October 3, 2009
On Saturday evening October 3, 2009 Master Christopher Man-Son-Hing and his wife, Janise attended the exclusive and private wedding of Grand Master Dr. Jung Hwan Park. Grand Master Dr. Jung Hwan Park was joined in matrimony with his bride, Miss Kim Soon Kum in Sebring, Florida. The ceremony was a very private service with only Grand Master Park's closest friends invited. The reception following the ceremony was held at a beautiful local Asian restaurant. Master Christopher Man-Son-Hing and his wife, Janise felt extremely honored to be invited and want to wish Grand Master Dr. Jung Hwan Park and his beautiful new wife, Mrs. Kim Soon Kum Park from Korea, our "Best Wishes" for their new life together in America.
Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy Makes National News!
August 31, 2009
Hunter Oliver and Master Man-Son-Hing are featured in the September, 2009 issue of the "TKD Times" Martial Arts Magazine National Publication. The "TKD Times" magazine is a nationally recognized and distributed martial arts magazine. This month's issue features student, Hunter Oliver and Master Man-Son-Hing in an amazing story of Hunter's journey and struggle with autism and his will to live through the power and spirit of martial arts training. We are very proud of Hunter Oliver and once again, the spirit of martial arts training proved true to its 4000 year old history "the power of martial arts can change a life forever". The article is featured on our website and the magazine can also be purchased at any Borders, Barnes and Nobles or any magazine/book outlet or online while supplies last.
Alexis Hurtado wins The MSH Golden Belt Award
August 31, 2009
Martial Arts student, Alexis Hurtado is selected as the Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy coveted "Golden
Belt Award" Winner! Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy awards an exceptional martial arts student the "Golden
Belt Award" each quarter of the year. This student has demonstrated exceptional martial arts skills, determination
and leadership. The student chosen also serves as a role model and mentor to other students and always has a
positive attitude.
Master Man-Son-Hing and his staff of black belts would like to congratulate Alexis Hurtado,
Deputy Black Belt, as our 3rd Quarter 2009, Golden Belt Award Recipient.
Dragon Boat Competition October 17, 2009
August 30, 2009
The Championship MSH Lady Dragon Team is on the road to competition again, looking yet to gain another championship title and bring home the Gold! Coach Chris is taking our Championship Team on the road to compete in Orlando, FL at Downtown Disney on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Each team will race in 2 or 3 heats lasting approximately 2 minutes. The course is 500 meters in a straight line with 5 lanes and each team will have 60-90 minutes in between heats. Our championship team will compete in the all women's division. We plan to have a 10x10 tent in the Athlete's Village for our team, family and fans to hang out. The MSH Lady Dragons are training hard including many water practices. Please enjoy the pictures of our team training at the Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts training center. More information on the race at www.gwndragonboat.com.
Mystik and MSH Summer Camp at Avalon Riding Academy
July 15, 2009
Take a look at Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy camp kids with Master Chris riding Mystik and all the other wonderful horses with the camp kids at the Avalon Riding Academy. We picked a special horse to feature named Cory. He is Avalons' 31 year old white beauty. He is the special white horse in the slide show who is so gentle all the kids are grooming him. Even at his age of 31 he is healthy and extremely well cared for by the Avalon staff! Also, the Avalon camp girls show Instructor Justin, how to "kick" in the martial arts class held at the beautiful Avalon facility. Many thanks to Pam, Pat, Carly, Liz and Justin for all there great instructing while at Avalon Riding Academy. Both camps had a great day together!
Avalon Riding Academy Summer Camp
July 5, 2009
Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy partnered up with Avalon Riding Academy for a day of horse back riding and martial arts camp. The combined youth camp was a great success and the kids did not let it “rain” on their parade. Many thanks to Avalon Riding Academy for their hospitality and wonderful horses! This summer camp is every Wednesday. There is limited space in the camp so please reserve your spot today. Please contact us for more information.
Black Belt Testing
June 15, 2009
The black Belt testing is an honorable and serious ceremony. Black Belt Testing is of mind, spirit and body. It depicts a life defining moment for each candidate, as their name will now be personally entered into the history books of the World TaeKwonDo Federation by Grand Master Dr. Jung Park. All certificates presented were personally certified and signed by Grand Master Park. Black Belt candidates train for years "not months" in advance to perform before the Grand Master. The testing can be risky, therefore the candidates must have complete concentration to perform perfectly their form and one steps before the Grand Master. We are proud of all our candidates from white belt to black belts that participated in this historical experience of a lifetime.
A Special "thank you" to Sheila Man-Son-Hing, Professional Photographer for all her talent in facilitating photography and video for our website and DVD library.
We have added a testimonial by Lou Greco that includes a link to a video from the ceremony on June 5.
MSH Lady Dragon Awards Banquet
June 7, 2009
MSH Lady Dragon Awards Banquet was held today. Please check the MSH Lady Dragons Page for the pictures!
Master of Ceremonies
May 26, 2009
The confirmed date of the testing will be on June 5 at 6:00pm with Grand Master Dr. Jung Park, 9th Dan Black Belt as Master of Ceremonies.
Also, we have added an additional testimonial by Cynthia Shao that came in response to the article in St. Petersburg Times last week.
Martial arts training helps boy with autism
May 22, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times wrote a wonderful article about one of our fantastic students. Hunter Oliver, a story of survival and the gift martial arts gave him..the will to live. An unlikely meeting of two, Master Chris and little Hunter Oliver. Hunter a 26 lb, seven year old autistic child that had already had a "Make a Wish" needed something to spark his life back to gaining weight and growing. The unlikely meeting unfolds in this amazing story of Master, child and the amazing spirit of martial arts. Article in the St. Petersburg Times
Grand Master Park Arrives From Korea!
May 20, 2009
The internationally recognized and celebrity Icon of the Martial Arts World, Grand Master Dr. Jung Park, 9th Dan Black Belt has arrived from Korea to make a special visit to Master Christopher Man-Son-Hing and Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy. Grand Master Park will conduct a high ranking black belt promotional testing at Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy during the month of June, 2009 with the time and date to be announced. Candidates will be testing before the world famous Grand Master to move into the ranks of black belt, 2nd and 3rd Dans.
Grand Master Park is a well known author of more than five books and has recently starred as himself in a documentary made of his amazing life in Korea. He is also famous as a war hero for his legendary survival as a prisoner of war and his historic induction to the World Taekwondo Federation as only the 34th martial artist to ever receive the 9th Dan black belt in Taekwondo and Hapkido. Grand Master Park is a martial arts legend and we are greatly honored to have him as the Master of Ceremonies at the Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy in June, 2009.
Man-Son-Hing Dragon Boat Racing Page
May 07, 2009
To commemorate the Lady Dragon's Championship victory, we have dedicated a page to Dragon Boat Racing here on MSHmartialarts.com! Links have been added on the front page and on the menu bar. Visit the page here!
Martial Arts Academy Promotional Testing
April 25, 2009
Ten students were advanced to the next belt rank at the MSH Martial Arts Training Center. Congratulations to Kevin Fernandez who was named "Most Improved Student" by Master C. E. Man-Son-Hing and his Black Belt staff.
Lady Dragons Dragon-Boat Training Update
April 17, 2009
An article was published about the Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons on April 15, 2009 by Jessica Balanza. Read the whole article at Tampa Bay Online.
Lady Dragons Dragon-Boat Training Update
April 03, 2009
Man-Son-Hing News wants to keep you updated about the exciting training of our future champion Dragon Boat racing team. The Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons were on the water training on Wednesday, April 1st to prove there was no April fools joke when it came to their paddling techniques and improved speed on the water. The team is dedicated and trains together three days a week which includes one water practice and two physical fitness team trainings. This team is serious about representing the women's division at the International Dragon Boat Races on Saturday, May 2, 2009. They plan to breath fire down the throat of the competition to win the "Women's Challenge Cup".
Please continue to visit our website and read our updated blogs and check out our pics on the Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons. Be sure to make plans to come out and support your team, the Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons on Saturday, May 2nd! Proudly sponsored by Tropicana Products! To get all the complete details for race day please visit the official dragon boat site at tampabaydragonboats.com.
Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons Dragon-Boat Racing Team
March 20, 2009
Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy would like to announce the 2009 Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons Dragon Boat Racing Team proudly sponsored by Tropicana Products. The newly formed team is owned by Master Christopher Man-Son-Hing, CEO of Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy. The team has 25 members and is an exclusive team of all women paddlers. The team is Only the second ALL women's team formed in the Tampa Bay area for dragon boat racing. The team mission is to cultivate a team environment that is conducive to each member's discovery of their own personal best. The team is dedicated to three training days a week and that includes a early water training practice at 7:30 am.
Besides the team having fun, making new friends, getting ready to face the competition, continuing to physically work on healthy minds and fit bodies, most of all we remember to promote the international spirit of dragon boat racing and to develop and perform at our highest levels. Our team comes from all walks of life, all ages and all backgrounds but the team is all women which is the strongest component.
The Team plans to debut for their first Dragon Boat Races on Saturday, May 2nd at the Asian Festival located at the Marriott Waterside 601 So. St. Pete Times Drive in downtown Tampa in the Garrison Channel. The Asian Festival will be a big part of this day! Everyone is invited to attend. MSH Lady Dragon recruitment is always looking for new team members. If you are interested in taking the challenge to train with our dragon boat team, please contact us. You can check out www.tampabaydragonboats.com for all the information on the location of the race. We would like to thank Tropicana Products for being our Platinum Sponsor for this event and invite all our Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts families and clients to attend this event and cheer us on to victory. Just look for us at the Tropicana Tent.
If you would like information on how to become a official sponsor of the Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragon 2009 Team, there is still time! Please email us at: mshmartialarts@gmail.com for more information. Fun Note: "If you think a small donation does not make a difference, just spend the night in bed with a misquote"! All donations are greatly appreciated!
New Website!
March 20, 2009
Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts is proud to announce their new website! You'll now find it easier stay up to date with faster loading times and more information. Let us know what you think on the contact page.