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 Taekwondo, Hapkido and Tang Soo Do. He has competed all over the world against the best martial artists. 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.

Man-Son-Hing News

The Creeky Bones Sarasota Dragon Boat Races

October 22nd, 2011

The Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons took a blazing win in the 200, 500 and 1000 meter races held at the first Creeky Bones Sarasota Dragon Boat Race Event. Congratulations to Coach Chris for continuing to lead your team to another victory!

2011 Walgreens International Orlando Dragon Boat Festival

October 15th, 2011

The Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons took fifth overall out of seventeen teams. The ladies qualified for the "A" Division after racing two fire breathing heats. Congratulations to Coach Chris, Team Coach and Owner and the Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons for bringing it on!

2011 Sponsors

October 15th, 2011

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MSH Lady Dragons and The Tampa Club

October 6th, 2011

Coach Chris is serious about building team membership with athletic and passionate team members. Your new team member referral will extend an invitation to you to join us at breakfast at the Tampa Club. This is our time to build even a stronger relationship with you and your new team member referral. Please take advantage of this great invitation by letting us know if you have made a new team member referrrals and meet us for breakfast! Cynthia Mark brought us Dr. Colleen Elligott, DVM who is training for a Ironman competition and is an athlete. Thank you Cynthia. Colleen is also a sponsor for the team and received a MSH Lady Dragons family team shirt for her generous donation with breakfast. The meeting developed a committee for sponsorship with Cynthia, Colleen. New member Donna Gonzalez also agreed to volunteer her time with the fund raising committee. Thank you to you all for your dedication to the team!

MSH Lady Dragons Social

September 25th, 2011

Coach Chris and his wife Janise sponsored a Team Social for the MSH Lady Dragons Championship Team. The social was a fundraising event for the team and a fun event for the team to spend some time with each other and families off the water. There were forty-five members and family members in attendance. This was an amazing event with a great turn out. Thank you to all our team members for your dedication to the team and to team friendships. Two plaques were given to Kristy Udagawa and Carol Smith from the team in appreciation for their dedication to the team during the past racing season.

The Right Defense - Barnes and Nobles Bookstore

June 30th, 2011

Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy, Inc. and F Cubed, are pleased to announce our partnership with the University of Tampa Barnes and Nobles Bookstore. Barnes and Nobles will now have available for purchase, The Right Defense for Women DVD, which was produced in Tampa, Florida. The DVD shows women in three easy steps how to protect themselves against a would be attacker. We would like to thank the University of Tampa for their support in continuing to promote student safety among all their female students. The creator for the production of the DVD is Janise Man-Son-Hing a law enforcement officer. Janise believes all females need to learn to protect themselves. Through her passion, this DVD for women was created. Self Defense classes are also available locally to accompany the DVD. Feel free to visit us at www.therightdefense.com for more information.

Promotional Testing

May 21st, 2011

MSH Martial Arts Academy held a traditional promotional martial arts testing on Saturday, 5/21/11 at 9:00 am. Master Chris promoted sixteen upcoming candidates to the next rank. Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts welcomed their partners from the Jewish Community Center. Justin Man-Son-Hing, 2nd Dan Black Belt presented three of his students for promotion from the JCC martial arts program. Master Chris and his ranking black belts, Justin Man-Son-Hing and Sean Farr selected four "Most Improved" students who were presented with martial arts medals. The promotional candidates were: Michael, Alfonso, Alex and William. Martial Arts Mom, Lara Duncan, Collin and Connor Duncan's mother was presented with a "Martial Arts Mom" tshirt for her continued support of the martial arts center. We appreciate our families!

8th Annual Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Races

April 30th, 2011

The Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons "all" women's team took the Women's Challenge Cup Win again for the third year in a row with a blazing time of 1:54 seconds. The team competed in three different races of the day, sporting their new team trophy and two excellent times in the additional races. Congratulations Man-Son-Hing Lady Dragons 2011 Championship Team. MSH Lady Dragons would also like to thank Tropicana Products for their Platinum Sponsorship and team support. We are proud to represent Tropicana Products and wear the custom designed orange t-shirts and hats given to us by Tropicana Products for race day attire. Thank you Tropicana Products!

Promotional Testing

March 19th, 2011

Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy joined in partnership in January of this year with the Jewish Community Center and is responsible for the direction of the martial arts program at the Citrus Park location. Two students tested from the JCC and were promoted to the next rank. Congratulations to those fantastic students! Also, MSH Martial Arts was proud to have fifteen of their own students test for promotion to the next rank. Most Improved Students from MSH Martial Arts Academy and the Jewish Community Center were: Michael, Noa, Jonathan and Mary.

Belt Testing

December 18th, 2010

On December 18th, 2010 Man-Son-Hing Martial Arts Academy ended the 2010 year with a traditional Christmas promotional testing. Santa also made an early stop and dropped off stockings filled with goodies for all the students! The award of "Most Improved Student" was presented by Master Chris to student, Richard Park of the youth class. Congratulations Richard! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Man-Son-Hing Family!