Training and Achievements

Training

Students in Hua Tiong (Zhong) follow a strict training curriculum. There are four levels of award to students who made progress in their learning of Hua Tiong pugilistic art. These are

· Certificate

· Diploma

· Under-graduate degree

· Post-graduate degree

At the certificate level, students learn the art of self-defence, fitness and healthy lifestyle. There are 6 grades at the certificate level.

Certificate Level

• White sash - 6^th Ji or Novice
• Blue sash - 5^th Ji
• Green sash - 4^th Ji
• Brown sash - 3^rd Ji
• Red sash - 2^nd Ji
• Black sash - 1^st Ji (band 1, 2 and 3)

At grade 1 band 3 certificate level, the student is allowed to proceed to take his or her diploma level course. The level of advancement depends on the ability of students practicing in the diploma and under-graduate degree courses. These levels comprise of the following grades given below.

Diploma Level

• Black with yellow ribbon round sash - 1^st Duan
• Black with yellow ribbon round sash - 2^nd Duan
• Black with Hua Tiong dragon ball in sash - 3^rd Duan

Under-graduate Level

• Black with Hua Tiong dragon ball in sash - 4^th Duan
• Black with Hua Tiong dragon ball and dragons sash - 5^th Duan
• Black with Hua Tiong dragon ball and dragons sash - 6^th Duan

The post-graduate degree level is based on contributions made by the student to Hua Tiong Pugilistic Art Institute. The Chief Instructor Master Tan Choo Seng himself and the local Executive Committee would have to recommend for these awards.

Post-graduate Level

• Gold with Hua Tiong dragon ball and dragon sash - 7^th Duan
• Gold with Hua Tiong dragon ball and dragon sash - 8^th Duan
• Gold with Hua Tiong dragon ball and dragon sash - 9^th Duan

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Achievements

Hua Tiong (Zhong) Pugilistic Art Institute has a long record of achievements both in competition and community service. A summary is given below.

Major milestones

1966 - Established the Singapore Hua Tiong Pugilistic Art Institute (Headquarters) and participated in many national fund raising events

1967 - Established the Johor Hua Tiong Wushu Association (Country Head Office) and fund raising for the Spastic Children and other Community Welfare Services

1968 - Martial Art display for the Abdul Rahman Institute fund raising event

1969 - Martial Art display for private institution fund raising committee

1970 - 4^th Anniversary Dinner and Singapore National Day Martial Art display

1971 - Participated in the Geylang East Community Centre Martial Arts display

1972 - Established the Kota Tinggi and Tampui Hua Tiong Wushu Associations

1973 - Martial Art display for the Johor Youth Group fund raising event

1974 - Martial Art display for the Johor State National Day Celebration

1975 - Martial Art display for the Johor State Basket Ball fund raising event

1976 - Established the Pontian Hua Tiong Wushu Association and fund raising for a Secondary School (over RM20,000)

1977 - Martial Art display for the Johor Fujian Clan Association 50^th Anniversary Dinner

1978 - Dragon display for the Geylang East Old Folks Home fund raising event (over S$16,000)

1979 - 13^th Anniversary Dinner and fund raising for a Secondary School (over RM20,000)

1980 - 15^th Anniversary Shaolin Damo Commemoration Dinner and fund raising for 5 primary schools

Pugilistic achievements

1973 - Kuching Pugilistic Art Tournament: 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 3 Bronzes

1983 - Taiwan (Republic of China) World Wushu Tournament: Overall Second Place

1984 - Malacca Chinese Wushu Tournament: 6 Golds and 2 Silvers

1985 - All Malaysia Chinese Pugilistic Art Tournament: 3 Golds and 3 Bronzes

1990 - 1^st Annual Johor State Wushu Tournament: 1 Gold, 4 Silvers and 1 Bronze

1991 - South East Asian Games: Taiji 1 Bronze

2^nd Annual Johor State Wushu Tournament: 3 Golds, 3 Silvers and 4 Bronzes

1996 - 4^th Annual Johor State Wushu Tournament: 6 Golds and 1 Bronze

1998 - Johor State Taiji Push-hands Tournament: Open Champion

Kuching World Martial Arts Tournament: 7 Golds

All Malaysia Martial Arts Tournament: 7 Golds and 7 Silvers

2002 - Hong Kong World Dragon Dance Invitation Competition: Overall Champion

Titles (past and present) awarded to Master Tan Choo Seng.

Singapore Hua Tiong Pugilistic Art Institute Founder and Chief Instructor

Malaysia Hua Tiong Pugilistic Associations Founder and Chief Instructor

(Johor, Pontian, Kota Tinggi and Batu Bahat)

Singapore Wushu Federation Honourable Chairman (former)

Singapore Chen style Taijiquan Association Founder and Honourable Advisor

Taiwan (Republic of China) Wrestling Association Overseas Advisor (former)

Johor State Wushu Federation Wushu Advisor (former)

Johor State (Johor Bahru) Taiji Federation Wushu Advisor (former)

Hua Tiong (Zhong) Yinyang Taijiquan Founder and Author