Master Christopher Man-Son-Hing

President and Executive Program Director of MSHMAA, Inc.

The Journey to the top of the ranks in Martial Arts

By the mid 1980's Christopher Man-Son-Hing had already established himself as a world class martial artist.  Holding black belt ranks in Taekowndo, Hapkido and Tang Soo Do. He has competed all over the world against the best martial artist.  Master Chris began martial arts training at the age of six in Guyana, South America his native country. Thanks to a strict upbringing, his parents felt he needed more discipline and enrolled him in Shotokan, Japanese Karate. Master Chris said "he knew even as a young child, martial arts was his calling in life". Master Chris joined the Tampa Police Department in 1987 and was the first Asian to be hired with the department.  He brought his martial arts experience to the job and became an expert in unarmed self defense.  In 1999 Master Chris created the first youth martial arts program for the Police Athletic League of Tampa, Florida.  Since his retirement from the Tampa Police Department in July, 2007, he left an unmatched legacy in training to improve self defense tactics for the street officer. Master Chris brings an expert background to martial arts instruction and life's experience to teach his students. Master Chris believes that knowing what works on the street in a real life situation strengthens the training of children, youth and adults.

The Foundation of the Training Center

Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy, Inc. was founded in 2000 by Master Christopher Man-Son-Hing. Five years after the academy was founded Master Chris opened the Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy Training center.  Every instructor is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive martial arts training.  They do this with integrity and excellence, while offering individualized attention to each student.  Master Chris says the results are "happy students and parents," who love "the special attention they receive from our staff."  Such treatment ensures long lasting relationships, as well as countless customer referrals. That is because customers know their friends, neighbors and family will receive excellent customer treatment and unmatched martial arts training.

Impressive Growing Martial Arts Academy since 2005

Master Chris followed his dream to own and operate an Asian inspired training center. In 2005 Master Chris realized his dream with the opening of Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts training center.  From day one, Master Chris made his training center unlike any other.  Master Chris introduced new programs, such as, personalized fitness training which results in clients losing as much as ten pounds a month.  He also created a comprehensive training program that encompasses all facets of fitness, martial arts training and self defense for both children and adults.