2011 was yet another successful year for The Tong Leong School of Martial arts, and most importantly our competitors at the Battle of Baltimore hosted by Master John byrdick. Grand Master Agrella and all of our talented instructors worked extra hard to train and instill long standing traditions for the nextgeneration of martial artists that train at the Tong Leong School of Martial arts. Most importantly we would like to thank Grand Master Agrella, Soke Dai Bruce Harvey, Master Jose, Master Mu-hua-li, Sensei Kevin Parsakia, and Sensei Dixon for judging during the completion. We are also impressed and honored tosee that one of our newest students Fared and his family came to show support for his fellow Tong Leong brothers. We look forward to seeing his competition debut. Master Mu-hua-li especially impressed us with the dedication, integrity, and hard work his students showed throughout the two day martial arts event. We competed in the following categories:

Kevin Parsakia: 3rd Place BB Traditional weapons

Charlton Hobson: 2nd Place BB Continious fighting

Chauncey Randolph: 1st Place Forms
                                        3rd Place Fighting

Bierlaun Taylor: 1st place Forms
                              3rd Place Fighting

Raivis Ordway: 1st Place forms
                            3rd Place fighting

Sensei Dixon's students placed in following categories:

Onna Bugeisha - Jackie Soper, Emma Healey and May Goebel - 1st place Team Forms

Tyler Yang - 1st Chinese Weapons and Weapons

Kyle Havrilla - 4th Breaking and 3rd Self Defense

Shelby Traver - 1st Breaking and Chinese Weapons

DJ Thomas - 2nd Forms and 2nd Sparring

Conor Healey - 2nd Self Defense

Shane Healey - 3rd Self Defense

Brad Kotarsky - 3rd Forms

Jeremy Burton - 1st Sparring, 2nd Self Defense and 4th Forms

Adam Burton - 3rd Self Defense and Sparring

Kaitlin Snipas - 1st Chinese Forms

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Posted on 11/01//2011

Grandmaster Agrella recently held a seminar with Sensei Dixon of the “Unified Fighting Arts Association” (UFAA) and his students in Pennsylvania.  Grand Master Agrella, Master Jose, Master Mu-ha-li, and Charlton worked one-on-one with the students and instructors of UFAA.  Various methods of self-defense were taught to both children and adults with real life application.  Sensei Dixon’s group of 30 plus students were excellent pupils, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.  

Grand Master Agrella and Sensei Dixon have a great future together in the martial arts. Tong Leong is proud to welcome Sensei Dixon into the organization because of his continued dedication to the martial arts, and his impressive martial arts background. Please stay tuned for future seminar updates. Both Tong Leong and UFAA are currently training hard for the upcoming Battle of Baltimore hosted by Master John Burdick.

If you would like to learn more about the Unified Fighting Arts Association, you can visit their website at http://www.ufa-a.com/home.

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Posted on 8/26//2011

The Tong Leong School of Martial Arts recently attended the US Capitol Classics martial arts tournament hosted by Dennis Brown. As usual, the tournament drew crowds from all over the world. The styles demonstrated were Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. As usual, Grand Master Agrella and Master Mu-ha-li trained our competitors hard much like the ways of the old system. Soke Dai professor Bruce A Harvey and Mike showed their support from the Virginia Tong Leong branch. The Tong Leong competitors ranked in following divisions:

Raivis:
2nd Place underbelt Fighting
1st Place underbelt Forms

C.J.:
2nd Place underbelt Fighting
3rd Place underbelt Forms

Chris:
Finalist underbelt Fighting
1st Place underbelt Forms

Xavier:
Finalist underbelt Fighting
2nd Place underbelt Forms

Kevin Sims:
2nd Place Black Belt Fighting

Our competitors fought and trained hard for such a tough event. We are proud of our competitors for showing such discipline and professionalism.

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Posted on 8/26//2011

The Tong Leong School of martial Arts recently attended the Wong People 2011 martial arts tournament that showcased some of the best practiioners of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Wushu. Master Wong of the Wong People Kung Fu organization based out in Washington DC organized another amazing tournament. Grand Master Agrella and Master Mu-hau-li judged throughout the empty hand, weapons forms, and fighting divisions. Kevin Parsakia and Charlton also attended the tournament to show support to the many martial artists attending the tournament. Master Wong's reputation for holding tournaments outshined his many previous succesfull events. Special thanks to Master Wong for having us, and we enjoyed the venue from beginning to end. We especially enjoyed the lion dance and meeting the many schools that attended the venue. For more information about the tournament results and future Wong People venues, contact Master Wong directly at: http://www.wongpeople.com/index.html.

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Posted on 7/08//2011

The Tong Leong School of Martial Arts and Dr. Art of Lake Forest Chiropractors once agian organized the much anticipated WVAMP self defense program exclusive for women. This years seminar concentrated more on using everyday objects as a means of protecting yourself from nearly every type of scenario. We covered throughout the whole seminar preventative safety tactics when parking your vehicle, waiting for public transportation, walking home, walking to and from class to name just a few. Special thanks to the Tong Leong instructors who attended the seminar: Grand Master Agrella, Master Tom Ferrara, Master Jose,Master Mu-ha-li, Sensei Kevin Parsakia, Instructor Kevin Sims.

Special thanks to the women who attended the seminar and of course Dr. Art of Lake Forest Chiropractors with his continued dedication to spreading our safety programs throughout the montgomery county area!


We concluded the seminar by giving our hard workiing seminar attendance members certificates showing that they completed the seminar. The training session was held at Lake Forest Chiropractors located at 9 russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD. You can contact Dr. Art directly at 301-840-1113. You can also contact Grand Master Agrella, chief instructor of Tong Leong School of of Martial Arts, directly at kparsa1@gmail.com.

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Posted on 5/14//2011

Saturday, May 7 2011 proved to be a monumental day for the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts. Master James Wyatt hosted this years tournament at Oxon Hill Senior High School Fieldhouse. Grand Master Agrella and Master Mu-ha-li has been working the Tong Leong competitors hard, which all paid off in the end. Grand Master Agrella, Master Jose, Master Mu-hau-li, Instructor Daisy, Instructor Kevin Sims, Instructor Anthony Bernardo, and Sensei Kevin Parsakia helped coach our younger competitors throughout the tournament


Our competitors made a strong presence in the empty hand, weapons, and fighting divisions. Grand Master Agrella and Master Mu-ha-li both decided to train the Tong Leong competitors using more traditional martial training methods that made Tong Leong what it is! We placed in the following divisions:

Kevin Sims - 2nd Place BB Fighting
Melanie: 1st Place Kata and weapons
Kay Ganzenkol: weapons finalist
Xavier Ricks - 1st Place Kata
Kristopher Ricks - 1st Place Kata
Raivis Ordway - 1st Place forms and 3rd Place fighting
Chauncey Randolph - 1st Place forms and 2nd Place fighting

We received numerous compliments from some of the best instructors attending the tournament for our hard work, and school unity. With the bar set even higher, Tong Leong is training harder to ensure our continued successin this years upcoming tournaments.

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Posted on 5/14//2011

Master Mu-hau-li has been hard at work teaching the Tong Leong discipline to his students. The hardwork paid off when his students
tested for nearly 2 hours demonstrating their martial arts foundation. They all had to demonstrate their kata knowledge infront of both Grand Master Agrella and Master Mu-hau-li. In addition, they were tested on their ability to fend off attacks using a wide range of techniques.
Such attacks included blocking a punch head on at full force, choke holds, wrist grabs, shoulder grabs, hand grabs, collar grabs, and
being punched while grabbed. In addition, they had to do a timed cat stance, Gun Bui, and horse stance after finishing up their techniques.

The final portion of the test involved explaining what the martial arts represents, and the values you should encompass when teaching and
applying the martial science. His students did an excellent job, and tested with great courage. The future generation of Tong Leong
fighters will be just as fierce and diligent as both the past and present. Please congratulate the following Tong Leong students:

Lerick Ricks - Purple Belt
Xavier Ricks - Yellow Belt
Kristopher Ricks - Yellow Belt
Raivis Ordway - Yellow Belt
Chauncey Randolph - Yellow Belt

We look forward to seeing them progress in the system even further to one day become blackbelts!

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Posted on 1/03//2011

Master Mu-hau-li has achieved the rank of 7th Dan or Nanadan in Tzee Wai Kuen disciplilne. His journey into the martial arts started as a young child in the original school. He's taken many teachers throughout his martial arts career, and eventually found his niche in the Tong Leong system. His test consisted of learning, demonstrating, and teaching countless techniques passed on to him by Grand Master Agrella. Such techniques include applying and reversing choke holds, wrist locks, takedowns, knife and gun techniques, club and PR24 techniques, and ground techniques to name just a few.

Achieving the rank of Nanadan is one step in his endless journey into the martial arts. He currently has his own school and actively has his students competing in the tournament circuit. He currently trains one-on-one with the Grand Master 6 hours a week when not teaching. His success within the system and his career as a health fitness trainer is a shining example of what we should strive to be.

Congratulations Master Mu Hau Li!


Posted on 1/03//2011

Grand Master Agrella celebrated his birthday at Chima's located at tysons corner, VA. As usual Master Mu-hau-li and Tantia Wathington organized the event. The birthday celebration was a suprise to Grand Master Agrella which doesn't happen to often. Thank you to everyone who attended the event:

Master Bruce Harvey
Master Tom Ferrara
Master Mu-hau-li
Kevin Parsakia
Kevin Sims
Tanita Wathington
Jennifer

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Posted on 12/18//2010

Tong Leong attended one of the most anticipated tournaments of 2010 located in Maryland. After many months of training Tong Leong made a mark on the tournament circuit in the weapons, empty hand kata, and fighting divisions. Special thanks to Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, Master Mu-hau-li, Sensei Daisy Menendez, and Kevin Sims for judging the various divisions throughout the tournament. The tournament was nothing but exciting, and we look forward to attending next year's event. We competed in the following divisions:

Kevin Sims: 1st Place BB Weapons
                        3rd Place BB Fighting

Melanie: 1st Place Kata

Kay Ganzenkol: 1st Place Kata

Ravis Ordway: 1st Place Kata
                           3rd Place Fighting

This tournament was a coming out party for many of our competitors such as Ravis Ordway. Special congrats to Melanie, Ravis, and Kay for showing such amazing technique and maturity in the underbelt divisions. Our success was possible because of the hardwork and dedication of our amazing instructors: Grand Master Agrella, Master Mu-hau-li, Master Bruce Harvey, and Sensei Daisy Mendendez. The Tong Leong competitors will as always work harder to make the instructors proud. With more wins under our belt this year it's important to make Tong Leong an equal force to it's olden days that truly represented martial arts at it's best.

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Posted on 12/11//2010

Tong Leong attended one of the most anticipated tournaments of 2010 located in Baltimore Maryland. After many months of training Tong Leong made a mark on the tournament circuit in the weapons, empty hand kata, and fighting divisions. Special thanks to Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, Master Mu-hau-li, Tommy V, Anthony Bernardo, Kevin Parsakia, and Kevin Sims for judging the various divisions throughout the tournament. Master John Burdick hosted an amazing tournament true to his reputation. We competed in the following divisions:

Anthony Bernardo: 1st Place BB Kata and Grand Champion Finalist
Kevin Parsakia: 1st Place BB Bladed Weapons
Kevin Sims: 2nd Place BB Fighting
Charleson: 2nd Place BB Fighting
Melanie: 2nd Place intermediate Kata
Kay Ganzenkol: 1st Place intermediate Kata

Our success was possible because of the hardwork and dedication of our amazing instructors: Grand Master Agrella, Master Mu-hau-li, and Master Bruce Harvey. The Tong Leong competitors will as always work harder to make the instructors proud.

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Posted on 10/20//2010

Grand Master Agrella recently tested his students in Tzee Wai Kuen after months of preparation. Thes test consisted of demonstrating very unique and complex variations when being attacked in tight corners, evading wrist locks, breaking from bear hugs, and taking down your opponet in multiple scenarios. Anthony Bernardo, Kevin Koroush Parsakia, and Kevin Sims succesfully passed the test with flying colors. Much of the preparation was under the guidance of Grand Master and Master Mu-hua-li.

Posted on 10/10//2010

The Tong Leong Gaithersburg branch recently was invited to the US Capitol Classics tournament held at the Gaylord Convention Hotel in the National Harbor. Grand Master Agrella, Master Mu-hua-li, Kevin Parsakia, Anthony Bernardo,Charlton Hobson, Lerick ricks , and Dr. Art and family, came to show their support. The tournament consisted of fighting, weapons, empty hand kata, jujitsu, and traditional divisions. As usual, Grand Master judged the various divisions during the two day event. Anthony Bernardo placed 4th place in non-bladed weapons and Kevin Parsakia placed 3rd in tradiitonal bladed weapons.

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Posted on 8/5/2010

Master Wong of the Wong people recently held a tournament at Trinity University in Washington D.C. As usual, Master Wong's tournament set a new standard for how competitions should be run. Grand Master Agrella, soke Dai Master Bruce Harvey, Master Mu-hua-li, Junior Instructor Anthony Bernardo, Junior Instuctor Kevin Parsakia, and Kevin sims, judged throughout the tournament. Charlton Hobson, Lerick Rick, and their families came to show their support. The tournament consisted of fighting, weapons, and kata from various schools throughout the country. The performance level of the competitors definitley set level of competition for chinese martial artists throughout the martial arts circuit. We enjoyed judging such an amazing tournament, and enjoyed the hospitality of the wong people.

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Posted on 7/1/2010

The Tong Leong reputation for being formidable foes in the martial sciences is everlasting. Our disciplines of karate-do, Tzee Wai Kuen, Kendo, IAIDO, and Macaco Preto are always known for perfection and fluidity. After years of hard work, discipline, and training Grand Master has tested his most talented students in the Gaithersburg and Virginia school. The training regiment took a grueling toll on both mind and body of all the testing participants. All the participants underwent 2 hour training sessions outside of their typical routines. We would like to announce the following promotions in the Tong Leong disciplines.

Soke Dai Bruce Harvey is one of the best black belts Grand Master Agrella has produced in his lifetime. His path into the martial arts started as early as age 5, and has now become a role model for both children and adults. He’s now earned the title of Soki Dai and Grand Master Agrella’s successor as head of the Tong Leong system. He now holds the rank of 8th Dan in Macaco Preto making him eligible to be the Macaco Preto Soke Dai by the end of the year. He currently teaches five days a week at both the Virginia and Gaithersburg location on top of working as a law enforcement officer which has been proven to be invaluable resource to the amoeba defensive tactics program.

Master Mu-hua-li is another role model in the Tong Leong system. He’s been in the Tong Leong system since he was a young child at the original school. His credentials include working as a certified physical trainer with over 10 year’s experience. He also worked as a penitentiary officer in some of the toughest correctional facilities in the country. Some of his most impressive ranks include 6th Dan in Tzee Wai Kuen, and now 6th Dan in Macaco Preto. Master Mu-hua-li is also a certified amoeba defensive tactics instructor who has personally trained by Grand Master Agrella himself. His background is in law enforcement has helped Grand Master Agrella with the wvamp and amoeba seminars.

Junior Instructor Anthony Bernardo has been in the Tong Leong system for over 3 years. His academic background is in criminal justice, and has helped Grand Master Agrella with the wvamp seminars. He’s now a 1st Degree Brown Belt in the Macaco Preto system. The training regiment took a grueling toll on both mind and body.

Junior Instructor Koroush K Parsakia has been in the Tong Leong system for over 4 years. His academic background is in computer security has helped Grand Master Agrella with the wvamp seminars. He’s now a 2nd Degree Brown Belt in the Macaco Preto system.

Charlton Hobson has been under Grand Master Agrella and Master Muwolee for quite some time now. He had to demonstrate advanced techniques, stances, and submission holds. They also had to demonstrate counters when subjected to a plethora of real life grabs to the throat, shoulder, wrist, hands, bicep, and tricep areas. He passed his yellow belt test in Tzee Wai Kuen with flying colors.

Lerick ricks has been under Grand Master Agrella and Master Muwolee for quite some time now. He had to demonstrate advanced techniques, stances, and submission holds. They also had to show counters when subjected a plethora of real life grabs to the throat, shoulder, wrist, hands, bicep, and tricep areas. He passed his yellow belt test in Tzee Wai Kuen with flying colors.

The intense training involved was only a success due to the guidance of Grand Master Agrella, Soke Dai Bruce Harvey, Professor Keith Santagata, and Master Mu-hua-li. By the fall of 2010, Grand Master Agrella plans on having an advanced having Tong Leong classes, wvamp, and amoeba programs throughout Thailand and Europe.

Posted on 5/1/2010

Clay Paramore, Our head of protocol, recently tested for his orange belt under the watchful eye of Grand Master Agrella, Soki Dai Bruce Harvey, and Master mu hua li. His tested consisted of demonstrating the 90 tong Leong strikes, stances, katas, won die techniques, and of course the tong leong squat that often proves to be a challenge to every under belt. He did a 16 minute squat with no problems, and passed with flying colors.


Posted on 4/06/2010

After several months of even more intense training with Grand Master Agrella and Soki Dai Bruce Harvey he's been promoted to 6th Dan. The testing process was far from simple because he not only trained as much as 12 hours a week but also taught. The test consisted of demonstrating over 20 variations of breaking chokes, throws, knife and club techniques, takedowns, PR-24's,etc. The testing process for each rank in the system consistently gets more complex in the variations that often require several months of teaching and one-on-one training sessions. We wish him luck as progresses throughout the Tong Leong ranks.


Posted on 4/06/2010

Grand Master Agrella made history on February 20, 2010 when he named six new tuti's. Being a tuti is a great honor and we all hope to live up to Grand Master's high expectations.

Tanita Wathington           Chaoo
Koroush K Parsakia       Chang Liang
Anthony Bernardo            Chang Fei
Kevin Sims Chang          Shou Kuei
Eddie Mendes                 Tao Kahn

Posted on 3/02/2010

After serveral years of teaching the martial arts, Grand Master Agrella organizes the 2010 Martial arts Seminar in Bangkok Thailand. He was in Thailand for 6 weeks. The seminar concentrared on self defense for woman and Tzee Wai Kuen, as well many other disciplines in the system. This will be one of many visits to such an amazing country where Tong Leong can truly show its beauty and grace.

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Posted on 4/06/2010

Grand Master Agrella recently attended the First Annual U.S Classic Mixed Martial Arts Tournament in Virgnia Beach, virginia. The tournament consisted of traditional karate, kick boxing, mixed martial arts, and many more events that will eventually be incorporated into the next generation of extreme sports. Grand Master Agrella and his black belts: soke Dai Bruce Harvey, Master Paul Thomas, Sensei Kevin Parsakia, and Sensei Kevin sims judged throughout the two day event. We were honored to be apart of such an amazing and monumental martial arts event.

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Posted on 2/05/2010

After 50 years of teaching and training in the martial arts Grand Master Agrella has begun teaching new katas that were originally designed for senior blackbelts to a select few of underbelts. The underbelts are being taught the katas by soke Dai Bruce Harvey, Master Mopen,and Grand Master Agrella. The names,  translations, and eventual demonstration of the katas will be relased at a later date and time. For now were all working hard to learn and master the katas to the high standards of Grand Master Agrella.

Posted on 2/05/2010

 Clay Poryear, our chief of protocol, whom currently trains with  soke Dai Bruce Harvey recently tested for Yum Jum Long Pie.  This is one of the many katas required to test for your orange belt in Tong Leong karate.  We are all proud of Clay and his rapid progression into the Tong Leong system.

Posted on 2/05/2010

  Grand Master Agrella celebrated his birthday on December 5, 2009 at Chima's restaurant in Virginia. We honor his accomplishments in the martial arts stemming back over 50 years. Special thanks to Soke Dai Bruce Harvey, Soke Dai Ti Ching, Master Mopen, and Master Tom Ferrara to name a couple of the honored guests. We also would like thank the underbelts, freinds, and family of Grand Master Agrella who attended another amazing birthday celebration.

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Posted on 12/15/2009

After many years of secrecy Grand Master Agrella has released rare photos of the Tong Long School in Germany. The Germany school was home to many of the Tong Leong greats including Master Poyen, Master Li Chin, and Frankie Dow to name a few. We salute our brothers from germany who have helped establish the Tong Leong organization on a global level. We hope you enjoy these images of the past, and honor them.    

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Posted on 12/15/2009

Grand Master Agrella recently held a Amoeba defensive tactics program exclusively to woman which was setup by Dr. Art McAuliffe, owner of Lake Forest Chiropractors located at 9 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD. Grand Master Agrella and the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts would like to personally thank Dr.Art McAuliffe for his continued support and hardwork for making our program so succesfull. Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, Master Tom Ferrara, and Sensei Paul Thomas supervised during the event.Instructor Anthony Bernardo, Instructor Kevin Parsakia, Kevin Simms, and Eddy Mendes served as assistants for the female participants. The program concentrated on making woman better aware of the natural surroundings, how to neutralize a threat without being intimidated, and safe practical applications to the applications learned. If anyone has any questions regarding the next program contact Dr. Art McAuliffe at 301-840-1113.

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Posted on 10/26/2009

True to reputation John Byrdick hosted another amazing tournament. The various divisions and wide range of disciplines represented during the tournament made it a very diverse event. Grand master Agrella, Professor Soke Dai Bruce A Harvey, and Master mu hua li judged throughout the tournament representing Tong leong at it's best. Special thanks to the freinds and family of the Tong Leong organization who came to show their support for our competitors. Our competitors won the following events:


Anthony Bernardo             3rd Place BB Kata      /    2nd Place BB Fighting
Clay Puryear                      1st Place Kata       /       1st Place weapons    /    2nd Place fighting
Kevin Parsakia                  1st Place BB Weapons
Eddie Mendes                    3rd Place BB fighting
Kevin Sims                         3rd Place BB Fighting
Christian Walker                Finalist kata
Siara Harvey                       Finalist Kata       /       Finalist   weapons   
Morgan McClelland           Finalist Kata       /       Finalist   weapons    

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Posted on 10/28/2009

The much anticipated photo archive of Grand Master Agrella's travels to china are finally for public viewing. During his travels he trained and taught the martial arts, traveled with the locals, and was honored with a flower dance by the locals. His time in china has caused some speculation and now all the unfounded rumors can finally be put to rest. We at Tong Leong honor Grand Master Agrella for his accomplishments while visiting the people's republic of china.

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Posted on 10/21/2009

The much anticipated photo archive of Grand Master Agrella's bahamas school is finally online and available for everyone to view. The Bahamas school was much like the original school because of the discipline, training, and calibar of students that will forever be remembered as some of the best. You will find images of Master Poyen, a long time loyal student and son of Grand Master Agrella. You will also see some close colleagues whom Grand Master Agrella interacted with every day when living on the island. The Bahamas and old school images are one of many photo galleries that will be released to the public as they become available. Please check back later to see if other shows are online.

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Posted on 10/20/2009

After many years of trials and tribulations in the martial Arts, Grand Master Agrella has finally released some of his most prized historical images of the original Tong Leong School. He's very proud of these pictures because they show the system at a era when discipline and honor came first. Throughout these photos you will find images of the best martial artists ever produced. You will also see famous colleagues of Grand Master Agrella such as the late Grand Master Nick Cerio. We at Tong Leong look at these figureheads with pride and respect, and hope one day to be on their level. Click on our slideshow to view some of these amazing images that will forever be written in history as some of the greatest martial artist of all time.

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Posted on 10/18/2009

After several months of intense training with Grand Master Agrella he's now ranked in both IAIDO and Kendo. Grand Master Agrella carries a true passion for the japanese styles such as IAIDO and Kendo. As a result of that passion, it's very difficult to rank in both those disciplines much less becoming a master. He drives four hours every week to attend and teach these specialized classes. He's now on a short list of Tong Leong practioners who have succesfully earned a rank in all the disciplines. His new website is http://www.virginiatongleong.com

Posted on 08/31/2009

After several months of intense training with Grand Master Agrella and Master Bruce Harvey in the Macaco preto discipline, he has now earned the rank of “Master”.  The testing process consisted of two six hour sessions with both Grand Master Agrella and Master Bruce Harvey. Macaco Preto is one of the more dangerous disciplines taught in the Tong Leong system because of the high probability of sustaining injuries.   Congratulations Master Paul Thomas on all your hardwork!


Posted on 08/31/2009

Master Mopen has been testing with Grand Master Agrella for over two years now for his 9th Dan Professors rank in Macaco preto jujutsu.  Achieving 9th Dan Professors rank is one of the highest and most difficult ranks anyone can achieve in the system. The test consisted of demonstrating over 200 variations of the techniques taught by Grand Master Agrella, and writing a dissertation explaining Macaco preto discipline. We are all proud of Master Mopen for all his accomplishments. He’s been training with Grand Master Agrella privately for over 30 years, and continues to be a role model for the Tong Leong underbelts.


Posted on 08/26/2009

An long time student of Grand Master Agrella recently underwent a grueling three day testing process to achieve a goal that every student hopes to achieve.  His three day testing process consisted of training for as much as 8 hours each day in all five disciplines that Tong Leong offers; Iaido, kendo, karate, Macaco Preto, and Tzee Wai Kuen.  His training was exclusively one-on-one with Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, and Sensei Paul Thomas. With his newly earned rank of 2nd Dan in the Tong leong System, he’s been granted permission to open a school in Florida.






Posted on 08/16/2009

After months of  one-on-one training Grand Master Agrella and Master Bruce  Harvey  tested George Puryear for  wong die. The grueling process consisted of learning terminology, stances, 10 minute horse stance, and demonstrating the Tong Leong and sam sow kata. His performance was so impressive that Grand Master Agrella has designated him as Head of Protocol for the Tong Leong School of Martial arts. Stay tuned for more details on his progression in the Tong Leong system.




Posted on 08/1/2009

True to Form, Master Juan Davis of UMAC martial arts held his summer tournament on Saturday August 1st, 2009. The Tong Leong School and Grand Master Agrella truly felt welcome by Juan Davis and his staff's hospitality. Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, Sensei Paul Thomas, judged and helped coordinate the fighting, kata, and weapons divisions. Instructor Kevin Parsakia, Kevin Simms, and Eddie Mendes competed in the following events:

Eddie Mendes: 1st Place BB kata
Finalist BB fighting

Kevin Simms: Finalist BB fighting

Kevin parsakia: Finalist BB fighting

We look forward competing in the next upcoming UMAC tournament, and thank Master Juan Davis for his hospality.

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Posted on 08/1/2009

Grand Master Agrella recently held a second Amoeba defensive tactics program exclusively to woman on July 18, 2009 at Lake Forest Chiropractors located at 9 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD. Grand Master Agrella and the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts would like to personally thank Dr.Art McAuliffe, owner of Lake Forest Chiropractors, for his continued support and hardwork for making our program so succesfull. Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, Master Tom Ferrara, and Sensei Paul Thomas supervised during the event.Instructor Anthony Bernardo, Instructor Kevin Parsakia, Kevin Simms, and Eddy Mendes served as assistants for the female participants. The program concentrated on making woman better aware of the natural surroundings, how to neutralize a threat without being intimidated, and safe practical applications to the applications learned. If anyone has any questions regarding the next program which will be August 8, 2009, contact Dr. Art McAuliffe at 301-840-1113.

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Posted on 07/22/2009

Master Bruce Harvey has finished testing for the highest rank possible in the Tong Leong Tzee Wai Kuen system under the watchful tutelage of Grand Master Agrella. Master Bruce Harvey’s journey in the martial arts began at age 5, and since then has earned a rank in every discipline within the Tong Leong disciplines. He’s well known for being a traditional, disciplined, and highly professional martial artist among his peers and students who has produced countless champions on a global scale. His loyalty and long standing dedication has earned him the impressive rank of (JYOU/HUCKDIE) 9th Dan in Tong Leong Karate, and (JYOU/HUCKDIE) 9th Dan Tzee Wai Kuen. The testing process consisted of executing and teaching all the tong leong techniques, katas, and stances to the highest level of perfection only equal to Grand Master Agrella himself.

With these newly earned ranks, Master Bruce Harvey is official Head of the Tong Leong System directly alongside Grand Master Agrella. This is truly an honor for Master Bruce Harvey because no one in the Tong Leong System has ever achieved such ranks. Master Bruce trains his students in all five tong leong disciplines at the Gaithersburg location, but exclusively at Madison Virginia located at PO Box 854, Madison, VA 22727. He can also be reached at 540 – 727 – 4957 or via email at kuensow@yahoo.com if you have any questions or inquiries.

Posted on 07/20/2009

After years of hardwork and loyal dedication to Grand Master Agrella and the Tong Leong system, we are pleased to announce a much awaited promotion. Grand Master Agrella has promoted Master Tom Ferrara to Bah Huck Die in Tzee Wai Kuen. In addition to being a master in Tzee Wai Kuen and Chin Na, he’s helping organize the Amoeba Defensive Tactics program designed specifically for woman. His 30 years of dedication to Grand Master Agrella  serves as an example to all the under belts that patience and loyalty is a virtue.  Congratulations Master Tom Farrara!

Posted on 07/15/2009

On July 18,2009 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Grand Master Agrella will be holding a 2nd woman's amoeba defensive tactics program at Lake Forest Chiropractors Center. This years program is located at 9 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg MD. Dr. Art McAuliffe, owner of Lake Forest Chiropractors and Grand Master Agrella have been developing this program which is designed to make woman better aware of their surroundings, how to neutralize a threat, and not be intimidated. For more information, you can contact Lake Forest Chiropractors directly at 301-840 - 1113. We invite all perspective and current participants to take a look at our interactive slideshow from our first program

Posted on 06/30/2009

Congratulations to Eddie Mendes for testing for his wong die rank. He worked long and hard to achieve such a difficult rank. We wish the best of success with his trainin in the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts.

Posted on 06/30/2009

Congratulations to Instructor Anthony Bernardo for testing for his HUNG /ZDIAE DIE rank. He worked long and hard to achieve such a difficult rank. We wish the best of success with his trainin in the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts.

Posted on 06/30/2009

Grand Master Agrella and the Tong Leong School of Martial arts attended one of the best tournaments of 2009 thus far.   Master Wong, who currently runs the Wong People organization, based in the China town DC area organized the entire event.  Grand Master Agrella and Sensei Paul Thomas judged and coordinated over 50 division and 200 plus competitors who showed off their kung fu skills in the fighting, weapons, and empty hand divisions.  It was an honor and pleasure to be part of such a well organized martial arts tournament that accommodated over a couple hundred spectators and competitors from all over the world.


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Posted on 06/30/2009

Grand Master Agrella and the Tong Leong school of Martial Arts attended the 2009 tournament hosted by Grand Master Jackson. The tong leong instructors and competitors helped judge throughout the tournament. Instructor Anthony Bernardo, Instructor Kevin Parsakia, Eddie Mendes, Kevin Sims, and Christian Walker competed throughout the tournament in the various divisions. We very much enjoyed the hospitality extended to us, and look forward to next years event.

Instructor Anthony Bernardo:    Black Belt Grand Championship

Kevin Sims:     3rd Place Black Belt weapons

Eddie Mendes:             2nd Place Black Belt forms
                                       
Christian Walker:       2nd Place youth kata



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Posted on 06/16/2009

Grand Master Agrella and the Tong Leong school of Martial Arts attended the 2009 JW classics hosted by Master Wyatt. Grand Master Agrella was the chief arbitrator and judged throughout the tournament. Instructor Anthony Bernardo and instructor Kevin Parsakia were there to show their support. Our competitors Eddy Mendes,Kevin sims, and Christian Walker competed in very competive divisions and made a mark for Tong Leong as being tough competitors.

Eddy Sims:   2nd Place Fighting

Kevin Sims:  2nd Place Fighting
                        2nd Place Kata

Christian Walker:  Kata finalist

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Posted on 05/02/2009

After much preparation and intense training one-one-one with Grand Master Agrella and our other highly skilled blackbelts, Sensei Paul Thomas succesfully received his 4th Dan. We are proud of his dedication and perseverance to reach his eventual goal of becoming a master in the Tong Leong school of Martial arts. His training consists of working directly with the grand master as much as 8 hours a week. He also teaches along side with Grand Master Agrella the Tong Leong knowledge base that has made our school and system so succesfull. We will post his progress on the website as it develops.




Posted on 05/02/2009

After several months of preparation and testing, Grand Master Agrella,Master Bruce Harvey, and Master Ti Ching tested their youngest members for their won die. This test consisted of demonstrating their proficency with katas such as Tong Leong, Sam Soi, and their terminology. The final testing component was doing a ten minute squat. They have progressed so quickly at such a young age, their potential holds no bounds.
We are proud to officially say that Siara Harvey, Morgan Paramore, and Morgan McClelland officially hold the impressive rank of wong die!

Click here to view our interactive slideshow of the honored students

Posted on 05/02/2009

 Grand Master Agrella and the tong leong organization attended the The 2009 All Female Open Martial Arts Championships on April 24th,2009. Our female competitors did an amazing job. Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, and Sensei Paul Thomas represented Tong Leong at its best when they weren't judging. Some of our underbelts who attended were instructor Anthony Bernardo, Instructor Kevin Parsakia, Eddy Mendes, and Kevin Sims.

Nikki Kemp - 1st Place Weapons
                  - 1st Place Kata
                  - Adult Grand Champion

Siara Harvey - 2nd Place Weapons
                   - 1st Place Kata
                   - Children's Grand Champion Runner-up

Morgan Paramore - 3rd Place Weapons
                           - 2nd Place Kata

Click here to view our interactive slideshow of the honored students

Posted on 05/02/2009

     Grand Master agrella's students from brazil have come back to train one-on-one with the grand master. Eddy Mendes has been back with the grand master for quite some time now. We hope to see him test for his won die in both Tzee Wai Kuen and Tong Leong. Grand Master Agrella and the tong leong organization plans to have more of a global presence with the help of its instructors and students. Stay tuned for more details as the transpire.

Posted on 04/20/2009

     After several months of intense one-on-one training with Grand Master Agrella, sensei Paul Thomas is preparing to test for his 4th Dan in Tzee Wai Kuen. His test will consist of demonstrating numerous variations of every technique taught within the Tzee Wai Kuen system. He's just one step closer to achieving the rank of master, which is what every tong leong pupil hopes to achieve especially when under the direct supervision of the Grand master himself. The test process should hopefully be done by end of april. We will update everyone as more details arrise.

Posted on 04/05/2009

       Grand master agrella recently held a three hour womans self defense program at Lakeforest chiropractors located at 9 russell ave,Gaithersburg,MD. Dr.art Mcauliffe, owner of Lake Forest Chiropractors, did an amazing job at developing the program with Grand Master Agrella. Grand Master Agrella,Master Bruce Harvey, Master Tom Ferrara, Sensei Paul Thomas, Instructor Nikki Kemp,Junior Instructor Anthony Bernardo,Junior Instructor Kevin Parsakia, and Eddy Mendes worked one-one-one with over 25 woman. The participants felt very comfortable with the tong leong staff because of their sense of professionalism and ability to communicate. Instructor Nikki Kemp in particular did an impressive job at demonstrating the techniques creating a strong sense of female empowerment. Dr. Art Mcauliffe of Lake Forest Chiropractors helped with the development process of the techniques and program which helped make it so succesfull.

     The program went into great detail with being aware of your surroundings, neutalizing a threat, and to not be intimidated. Through Dr.art Mcauliffe's persistent dedication and business expertise he was able to convince Grand Master Agrella to take his womans self defense program public. The tong leong school plans to implement another program that will be in more depth. Dr.Art Mcauliffeis a long time friend and student of Grand Master Agrella. Special thanks to Dr. Art Auliffe for helping tong leong with their continued sucess. For more information, you can contact
Dr. Art Mcauliffe directly at 301-840-1113.

Click here to view our interactive slideshow of the honored students

Posted on 03/30/2009

A special congratulations goes out to Instructor Nikki Kemp. Nikki is an amazing competitor. NASKA just put out the final ratings for last year and Nikki won 3 more overall world titles, making it 9 overall world titles total. For the 3rd year in a row she has won World Champion in all three events she has competed in. This accomplishment is practically unheard of. Her titles last year in her division (15-17 girl's intermediate) were:

- 2008 Overall NASKA World Champion in Weapons
- 2008 Overall NASKA World Champion in Kata
- 2008 Overall NASKA World Champion in Fighting

Nikki has travelled all over the country to accomplish this, putting forth countless hours of training time, as well as travel time. This year she moves up to the 18-29 women's advanced division. I’m sure she’ll continue to make our school proud and add some more titles to her belt. Stay tuned this year for updates on her progress.

Posted on 03/22/2009

Sensei Paul Thomas has begun testing for his 4th Dan in Tzee Wai Kuen. This intense testing process should conclude by april. This is one of the many phases every Tong Leong blackbelt must undergo to eventually become a master. Testing updates will be posted as they happen. We all wish good luck to Sensei Paul Thomas.

Posted on 03/18/2009

Grand Master Agrella and Tong Leong organization would like to formally introduce our newest student john. He's now eligible for his uniform and belt, and the organization looks forward to working more with him. Eventually he will test in the five disciplines offered at Tong Leong. We will post more updates on his progress as they transpire.

Posted on 03/18/2009

Eddy mendes has begun training for his next belt in Tzee wai Kuen. We hope to have him test in the next couple months. It's with great honor and prestige to consider him a member of the Tong Leong family. Stay tuned for more details on his progress.

Posted on 03/18/2009

At the end of March, Grand Master Agrella will be teaching an innovate violence awareness and tactical defense training program in the local DC metro area. The program is exclusively designed for women of all ages and will focus on real life situations that can rapidly escalate into violence or various forms of sexual assault. Grand Master will be assisted by a number of his senior belts.

Posted on 03/14/2009

The Tong Leong students who attended the wednesday Tzee Wai Kuen had the unique experience of working with three amazing blackbelts: Grand Master Agrella, Master Tom Ferrara, and Sensei Paul Thomas. Working with Master Tom Ferrara was an especially unique learning experience because of his 30 plus years in the Tong Leong system, chin na,fighting, and self-defense strategy. He's currently a sixth dan in Tzee Wai Kuen, and consided an expert of chin na. We look forward to many more future classes with such a talented group of instructors.

Posted on 03/13/2009

Michael Jecko passed his Tzee Wai Kuen test with flying colors under the supervision of Grand Master Agrella, Master Tom Ferrara, and Sensei Paul Thomas. He now holds the rank of bok won die! Congratulations Michael!!!

Posted on 03/11/2009

After several months of one-on-one training with Grand Master Agrella Dr. Art has started testing. He finished the first phase which consisted of learning how to count in chinese. We will post more updates as they arrive.

Posted on 03/05/2009

Michael Jecko, a long time student of Grand Master Agrella, is nearing the end of his test for yellow belt. He succesfully tested for his numbers, terminology, Tong Leong, Sam Sow, and eventually his ten minute squad. More updates will be announced at a later date!

Posted on 03/04/2009

After several months of training Anthony Bernardo succesfully tested for his orange belt in Tzee Wai Kuen. His test consisted of demonstrating various lower body and upper body takedown moves. Congratulations Anthony Bernardo!

Posted on 02/27/2009

After several months of training Eddy Mendes succesfully tested for his Bok Won Die belt in Tzee Wai Kuen. His testing consisted of breaking out of holds using proper technique, and not strength. Congratulations Eddy!

Posted on 03/04/2009

After several months of training Kevin Parsakia succesfully tested for Ye Wu Ga Li. The next step in his testing process is to learn Die Ish. More updates on his training will be made as it becomes available.

Posted on 02/27/2009

Eddy Mendes started to test for his yellow belt in tong leong this week by succesfully passing learning his numbers, and demonstrating Tong Leong to Grand Master Agrella. We are all proud of him for training so hard to achieve his goal of becoming a yellow belt. Stay tuned for more details on his progress.

Posted on 02/27/2009

Last weekend Grand Master Agrella and Master Bruce Harvey tested Siara Harvey, Morgan McClelland, and Morgan Paramore for sam sow. They all passed with flying colors, and we look forward to seeing them test for their eventual yellow belt.

Posted on 02/08/2009

Master Bruce Harvey began the first phase of his testing for 9th Dan in Tzee Wai Kuen. The first phase of testing consisted of demonstrating 360 techniques for defending oneself agianst shoulder grabs, wrist grabs, bicep grabs, arm locks, and chokes from various positions. The next phase of testing will be announced at a later date.

Posted on 02/08/2009

After several months of training and preparation instructor Nikki Kemp has been promoted to Brown belt in IAIDO. In addition she tested for another Tong Leong hash mark with the form Ju Te. We look forward to seeing more of Instructor Nikki Kemp accomplishments in the Tong Leong School of Martial arts.

Posted on 02/08/2009

After several months of training with Grand Master Agrella he's completed his testing, and is now a 3rd Dan in Tzee Wai Kuen. Both Grand Master Agrella and Sensei Paul Thomas trained as much as 8 hours a week consistently for amost two years. The Tong Leong School is happy to have another strong instructor who has served as a mentor and role model for the students. We look forward to hearing more about his new found success in the Tong Leong System.

Posted on 02/04/2009

Grand Master Agrella recently held a ceremony to honor his students and instructors for their commitment and dedication to the Tong Long school. In recognition for their hardwork, dedication, and leadership the following students were honored:

Master Bruce Harvey
Sensei Paul Thomas
Instructor Nikki Kemp
Anthony Bernardo
Kevin Parsakia
Kevin Sims
Christian Walker


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Posted on 01/20/2009

Howard Karyim Moore’s 23rd Battle of the Martial Arts Championship tournament proved to be a very successful outing for Grand Master Agrella and his students.   Grand Master Agrella and his students dominated all 11 divisions with their precision and martial arts skill. At his side while judging was Sensei Paul Thomas who is currently preparing for his 3rd Dan.   Special thanks to Dr. Art and family, Raphael, and Christian’s family for showing support for our competitors. The following competitors represented Tong Leong at their finest:

Anthony Bernardo:  1st Place   advanced weapons
                                    2nd Place advanced kata

Jeremy Feldblyum:  1st Place intermediate kata
                                     1st Place intermediate weapons

Kevin Sims:   1st Place intermediate kata
                         1st Place intermediate weapons

Eddy Mendes:  2nd Place beginner kata

Christian Walker:     3rd Place beginner Kata

Click here to view our interactive slideshow of the tournament!

Posted on 01/20/2009

After several months of preparation, Master Bruce Harvey is testing for his 9th Dan in Tong Leong and Tzee Wai Kuen. Soke Dai Bruce Harvey reports directly to Grand Master Agrella and next in line to run the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts. He’s a role model to all of the students because of his discipline,loyalty, ability to teach, and reinforcement  of traditional training techniques. He will complete his testing at the end of March 2009.

Posted on 01/06/2009

After several months of intense training with Grand Master Agrella, Sensei Paul Thomas is near completion of his 3rd Dan in Tzee Wai Kuen. His training consisted of one-on-one three hour training sessions with the Grand Master as much as three days a week. We look forward to hearing more about his advancement in the Tong Leong system. Grand Master Agrella expects his training to be completed by the end January 2009.

Posted on 01/06/2009

Grand Master Agrella is releasing an advanced unproofed copy of his novel, "Angelo", which is available for sale through the tong leong website. Angelo took almost 5 years to complete, and is considered some of his best work by his critics. Angelo is a novel about a young boy from the slums simply wanting to survive. To ensure his survival, he creates his own gang which later becomes a major orangized crime family. To read the first 15 pages of angelo, click here.

For more information on how to order Angelo, click here or visit http://www.tongleong.com/angelo/orderform.html.

Posted on 12/28/2008

With the continued help of Grand Master Agrella and Soke Dai Bruce Harvey, Kevin is preparing to test for Die Ish . Stay tuned for more details on his progression.

Posted on 12/28/2008

After intensive training with Grand Master Agrella and soke Dai Bruce Harvey, our very own Anthony Bernardo tested for Bi Yen To Tau 1, Bi Yen To Tau 2, and 18 old men. He's well on his way to testing for his green belt.

Posted on 12/28/2008

After intensive training with Grand Master Agrella and soke Dai Bruce Harvey, our very own Fashaya Crigler successfully tested for Tong Leong. Tong Leong is a traditional form that is required to achieve a yellow belt in the system.

Posted on 12/27/2008

It is with great pleasure to announce that Grand Master Agrella recently tested Christian for their Tong Leong Terminology.   As we all know, mastering the terminology is an important foundation to mastering Tong Leong. Congratulations Christian.

Posted on 12/27/2008

After intensive training with Grand Master Agrella and soke Dai Bruce Harvey, our very own Instructor Nikki Kemp successfully tested for Sifa. Sifa is a Japanese form that is both traditional and strong.

Posted on 12/27/2008

Tong Leong celebrated Grand Master Agrella’s birthday on December 13,2008.    Grand Master Agrella is humbled and honored to know so many people came out to celebrate his birthday. In particular we would like to thank David Garber and his wife, Tanita Thomas, Sensei Paul Thomas, and Potomac Grille for helping with the arrangements. We would like to thank all the participants:

Master Bruce Harvey and the Virginia school
Master Tom Ferrara
Sensei Tommy Viscuso
Sensei David Garber
Sensei Paul Thomas
Sensei Marc McCarthy
Instructor Nikki Kemp
Instructor Tanita Thomas
Tung Fang So
Anthony Bernardo
Kevin Parsakia
Jeremy Feldblyum
Kevin Simms
Dr. Arthur Mcaulif
Raphael
Mr. Jimmy Wilson
Eduardo Mendes
Evel Fonfrele
Shirley V.
Stephanie Geiner
t Elaina
Jimmy Wilson
Bill
Ann

Click here to view the party slideshow

Posted on 12/22/2008

Congratulations to Kevin Sims for testing for his yellow belt in Tong Leong. After a gruelling training period with Grand Master and the other instructors he tested for Tong Leong, Sam Sow, the terminology, and ten minute squat. Stay tuned for more details about his new found accomplishments in the Tong Leong system.

Posted on 12/22/2008

Tong Leong is happy to announce two new additions to the school. Kevin Simms, whom took a break from his martial arts training to work overseas.  Eduardo is also a long time student who is currently learning all the tong Leong disciplines. Grand Master Agrella and the instructors encourage their students to take part in every class being offered.

Posted on 10/22/2008

       Congratulations to Anthony Bernardo for passing his orange belt in Tong Leong Karate.  His test consisted of demonstrating the won die techniques, 10 minute squat, wugole, Yu en Toe Tow, and Duish.  In addition, he successfully passes his yellow-orange belt in Tzee Wai Kuen.  We look forward to many more testing announcements.    

Posted on 10/22/2008

As usual Master John Burdick hosted another amazing tournament in Baltimore MD. Grand Master Agrella, Soki Dai Bruce Harvey, Sensei Tommy V judged throughout the tournaments fighting, kata, and weapons divisions.  Both the Virginia and the Gaithersburg school competed in the weapons, kata, and fighting division. Special thanks to Master Burdick for being such a great host. We look forward to competing next year. The Tong Leong School competed in the following categories:     

Nikki Kemp:    1st place in Weapons
                          1st place in Kata
                          3rd place in Fighting 

Anthony Bernardo:   3rd Place Kata

Kevin Parsakia:  2nd Place Kata

Kevin Sims:         2nd Place kata

Siara Harvey:   3rd place in Weapons
                           2nd place in Kata

Morgan McClelland:  Finalist in Kata

Morgan Paramore:  3rd place in Kata

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Posted on 10/22/2008

After many years of planning and preparation, Grand Master Agrella finally published his latest 142 page book. Grand Master Agrella’s 50 plus years experience in the martial arts has taught him to be successful in and out of the martial arts arena. The many highlights of the Chi of Tong Leong discusses the importance of chi and the mystery behind it, yin and yang, the proper methodology of stances, and a detailed breakdown of the “The Line”.    The line is considered one of the many trademark training methods created and practiced daily by Grand Master Agrella and his students.  In addition, it's considered a how-to-guide on surviving in the real world by many.

                                                 "Tong Leong style martial arts stresses using Chi within our body through its unique pose to
                                                  achieve speed, power, and precision in perfecting our movements.The goals of Tong Leong system
                                                  is mainly to - through controls of thinking, breathing, and movement, adjust and improve the various
                                                  functions of our whole body, to mobilize and tap into the potential abilities of our body, and to achieve
                                                  better mental and physical health, at the same time pre vent illness and provides self-defense."

 We encourage everyone to read  our 15 page sample of the Chi of Tong Leong.

To order the Chi of Tong Leong go to: http://www.tongleong.com/book_form.html

Posted on 9/15/2008

Master Wong of Wong’s people recently hosted a kung fu tournament that was nothing short of his reputation.  Grand Master Agrella and Sensei Paul Thomas judged throughout the tournament in the fighting, kata, and weapons divisions. Tong Leong enjoyed helping out the competitors, and look forward to next year’s event.

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Posted on 8/15/2008

It’s with great pleasure to announce that Grand Master Agrella tested Jeremy for his yellow belt which consists of knowing the forms Tong Leong and Sam Sow, the line, and a ten minute squat.   After months of training with the Grand Master, Jeremy Feldblyum is now a yellow belt in the Tong Leong system. We are all happy and proud of his achievements, and look forward to seeing him achieve the next level of orange belt. Stay tuned for more details on his training progress.

Posted on 8/12/2008

Grand Master Yung Sung Lee of World Mudo Federation recently hosted the Battle of USA in Virginia. Grand Master Agrella, Master Bruce Harvey, and Master Ti Ching were judging throughout the tournament.  Instructor Nikki Kemp helped coach our very own Ciara Harvey while the other Tong Leong instructors were judging. Tong Leong placed in the following divisions:          

Ciara Harvey: 1st Place Kata

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Posted on 8/12/2008

Tong Leong School of Martial Arts made their presence known at US Capitol Classics which was hosted by  Grand Master Dennis Brown. Instructor Nikki Kemp competed in fighting, kata, and weapons with great success under the expert training of  Grand Master Agrella and Soke Dai Bruce Harvey. Nikki Kemp placed in the following events:


Instructor Nikki Kemp: 4th Place Weapons
                                         5th Place Kata
                                         3rd Place fighting
                                        

Posted on 8/11/2008

Tong Leong School of Martial Arts made their presence known at the Battle of Atlanta which was hosted by  George Corley in the city of Atlanta. Instructor Nikki Kemp competed in fighting, kata, and weapons with great success under the expert training of  Grand Master Agrella and Soke Dai Bruce Harvey. Nikki Kemp placed in the following events:


Instructor Nikki Kemp: 3rd Place Weapons
                                         1st Place Kata
                                         3rd Place fighting
                                        

Posted on 8/11/2008

It’s with great pleasure to announce that Grand Master Agrella successfully tested Jeremy for the form Tong Leong, and the techniques required to properly mastering the system. His comprehension of the martial arts improves everyday , and we look forward to seeing him test for Sam sow and the ten minute squat. Successful completion of the Tong Leong, Sam Sow, 10 minute squat, and the techniques are the core requirement to achieve a yellow belt in Karate-Do. Please check back later for future updates on his testing process.  

Posted on 7/12/2008

This week has been very busy for Grand Master Agrella with the extensive testing sessions scheduled. It’s with  great honor to announce that Nikki Kemp successfully tested for Yee Tong Leong Dow, a straight sword weapons kata. In addition, Grand Master Agrella promoted Anthony Bernardo and Kevin Parsakia to wong die in Tong Leong.  The test consisted of a grueling 45 minute physical regiment, kata demonstrations, and a 10 minute squat. The succesfull testing is just another example of how disciplined and complex the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts system truly is. We look forward to many more  opportunities to show everyone how talented Grand Master Agrella and his students are.         

Posted on 7/06/2008

Gerald Dawson, promoter of 6th Annual Awesome Nationals, recently invited Tong Leong School of Martial arts to compete on April 28, 2008. Grand Master Agrella, Master Ti Ching, and Soki Dai Bruce Harvey helped judge throughout the event. Sensei Paul Thomas fought hard and represented Tong Leong well. In addition, his tudi name will be revealed to the school on April 29, 2008 by Grand Master Agrella. Special congratulations to Jeremy who received first place at his first ever competition. We placed in the following categories:

Sensei Paul Thomas: Fighting finalist

Instructor Nikki Kemp: 1st Place Weapons
                                         1st Place Kata
                                         1st Place fighting
                                         Grand Champion

Jeremy Feldblyum:: 1st Place Kata

Siara Harvey: Kata finalist

Posted on 6/25/2008

After several years of training with Grand Master Agrella, Instructor Paul Thomas will be named as a tudi on June 29 , 2008.  If any Tong Leong members would like more information about the event, contact Kevin Parsakia at kparsa1@gmail.com              

Posted on 6/25/2008

Soke Dai Bruce Harvey has been training over 15 hours a week one-on-one with Grand Master Agrella for  a couple months now to complete his 4th Dan rank in Macaco Preto.  His success in the Macaco Preto, Kendo, Tong  Leong, and IAI-DO disciplines has  been well recognized by Grand Master Agrella and the organization.  Soki Dai Bruce Harvey will shortly undergo testing for his 5th Dan in Macaco Preto. We wish him the best of luck.
                                  

Posted on 6/05/2008

After several weeks of training under the tutelage of Grand Master Agrella and Soke Dai Bruce Harvey, Anthony Bernardo successfully tested for Sam Sow. In addition, a special congratulations to Anthony Bernardo for finishing his criminal justice bachelor’s degree at Maryland University. We wish much success!
                                  

Posted on 5/22/2008

Debbie Liberman, a long time student of Grand Master Agrella, has resumed her training in Tzee Wai Kuen. We are especially to happy to have her back because of the role of she played in organizing our woman's self defense program. She's an excellent student, and played a pivotal role in the programs development. As more information develops on the upcoming womans self defense program, we will post it on the website.

                                  

Posted on 5/16/2008

Master James Wyatt of Washington TKD Club recently hosted the 2008 JW Classics. Special thanks to Master Wyatt for making the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts and Grand Master Agrella feel welcome throughout the out competition. Today’s competitors included Anthony Bernardo and Kevin Parsakia.

Kevin Parsakia :         3rd Place weapons

Anthony Bernardo:      1st Place Weapons
                                        3rd Place fighting
                                       

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Posted on 5/4/2008

It’s with great pleasure to announce that Master Bruce Harvey has been appointed the title of “Soke Dai” Bruce Harvey.  Soke Dai Bruce Harvey is now the chief instructor of Tong Leong, and only reports to Grand Master Agrella.  He has been training under Grand Master Agrella since age 4 and carries on the traditional Tong Leong knowledge by teaching five days a week. We all can agree that the long standing tradition and reputation of Tong Leong is in safe hands under the tutelage of Grand Master Agrella, Soke Dai Bruce Harvey, and our other talented instructors.

Posted on 5/3/2008

On April 13, 2008 Master Apollo extended an invitation to the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts. Grand Master Agrella, Master Ti Ching, Master Poyen, Master Bruce Harvey, Sensei Paul Thomas, helped judging through the tournament. As usual our students competed in weapons, fighting, and kata. Our competitors placed in the following divisions:

Sensei Paul Thomas: 1st Place fighting

Instructor Nikki Kemp: 1st Place Weapons
                                         1st Place Kata
                                         2nd Place fighting
                                         Grand Champion

Morgan Paramore: 2nd Place Kata

Michael Compton : 1st Place Kata
                                   1st Place Fighting

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Posted on 4/22/2008

Posted on 4/1/2008

Kenneth Lee Whiteside, a long time student and friend of Grand Master Agrella since 1991, has been promoted to 5th Dan in Macaco Preto and Tzee Wai Kuen.  His credentials already include 3rd Degree in IAIDO and Kendo. With his newly earned ranks, Tong Leong will be expanding to Atlanta Georgia.  Master Ken Whiteside will be teaching at the Tong Leong School located Atlanta Georgia. Stay tuned for more details about the Atlanta School, as well as an updated instructor slideshow.

Posted on 4/1/2008

Instructor Paul Thomas has been training exclusively with Grand Master Agrella since April for the MMA fighting circuit, and over 3 years in the Tong Leong system. His current fighting record includes 5-0-0.  We wish Instructor Paul Thomas the best of success, and you can read more about his martial arts background on the Tong Leong instructor’s page.

Posted on 4/1/2008

Juan Davis, a strong positive role model in the D.C community, hosted the 13th Annual Future Leaders of America tournmanent at the Trinity Center. Grand Master Agrella, Professor Ti Ching, Master Bruce Harvey, and Sensei Tommy V judged throughout the tournament, when not mentoring the students who competed.Instructor Nikki Kemp, Kevin ,Siara Harvey, and Morgan McClelland competed in the fighting,kata and weapons divisions. Special thanks to Juan Davis for making the Tong Leong School feel so welcome. We look forward to attending the next tournament.

Instructor Nikki Kemp: 1st Place Weapons
                                         1st Place Kata
                                         1st Place fighting

Kevin Parsakia: 1st Place fighting

Siara Harvey: Kata Finalist

Morgan McClelland: Kata Finalist

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Posted on 2/27/2008

Grand Master Agrella ranks the Virginia School
Grand Master Agrella, Professor Ti Ching, and Master Bruce Harvey have worked very hard to prepare a number of the Virginia school students for their Tong Leong tests. It is with great pleasure to announce the newest promotions in the Tong Leong system.

White Belt with one hash mark:

Brandon Arnold  -  Tong Leong

Siara Harvey  - Tong Leong

Morgan McClelland – Tong Leong

Morgan Paramore – Tong Leong

Yellow Belt:

John Arnold – Tong Leong, Sam Sow, and the terminology

Yellow Belt with one hash mark:

Kathryn Stevens – E Wu Ga Lee

Orange Belt with five hash marks:

Colleen Stevens – 18 Old Men, Ar Wu Ga Lee, Vertical Punch Bi Yen Tou Tow, Ma Wa Sa Shen

Orange Belt with four hash marks:

Nikki Kemp – 18 old men, Ar Wu Ga Lee, Vertical Punch, Ma Wa Sa Shen

Posted on 2/26/2008

It is with great pleasure to announce that Master Ti Ching is now a 9th Dan Professor in Tong Leong. Master Ti Ching’s lineage and loyalty in Tong Leong is undisputable and well respected by Grand Master Agrella and the organization. Grand Master Agrella has been preparing Professor Ti Ching for over two years, and made his promotion official on February 23, 2008 after he had received his 9th Dan Professors diploma while surrounded by his family and peers.  Master Ti Ching’s promotion represents a monumental event in the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts. Congratulations to Professor Ti Ching!!

Posted on 2/23/2008

The Tong Leong School of Martial Arts celebrated Chinese New Year’s by attending the 2008 Washington DC celebration at the Chinatown Community Cultural Center. This year’s event was hosted by Master Wong and the Wong People. Grand Master Agrella and the Teong Leong School of Martial Arts made an everlasting impression on the audience by arranging a demonstration for the audience. Special thanks to Master Bruce Harvey for coaching the Tong leong students and attending the celebration with Grand Master Agrella. Sensei Mark McCarthy, Instructor Nikki Kemp, Anthony Bernardo, and Kevin Parsakia demonstrated the various Tong Leong katas. Please check back for the pictures of the event.

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Posted on 2/10/2008

Grand Master Agrella was invited to chinatown to commemorate a statue of General Guan. Tong Leong School of Martial Arts and Grand Master Agrella would like to thank Master Wong for the extended invitation. The celebration consisted of a presentation by Master Wong and the Mayor of china town. In addition, there were Guando demonstrations presented by Master Wong's students.

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Posted on 1/28/2008

After years of training, and preparation Grand master Agrella has scheduled to test four of his students in Macaco Preto. Master Bruce Harvey is testing for sandon, Instructor Paul Thomas is testing for sho dan, Anthony Bernardo is testing for hikyu, and Kevin Parsakia is testing for sankyu. Instructor Paul Thomas is currently training for the MMA circuit. Stayed tuned for more details on the testing process, and Instructor Paul’s training.

Posted on 1/5/2008

After over two years of training with grand Master Agrella, Instructor Paul Thomas tested for black belt. His test consisted of a grueling demonstration of Tong Leong techniques, stances, and fighting for two minutes. We all congratulate Sensei Paul Thomas for his crowning achievement.


Posted on 11/16/2007

Grand Master Agrella attended this year’s Pan American International tournament in Miami Florida. Master Bruce Harvey, Instructor Paul Thomas, and Instructor Nikki Kemp also represented Tong Leong during the two day venue. Special thanks to the tournament promoters for making this years tournament such an amazing event to attend. Tong Leong placed in the following divisions:

Instructor Nikki Kemp : 2nd Place Weapons
                                  2nd Place Kata
                                  3rd Place Fighting

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Posted on 11/14/2007

On November 2nd and 3rd, 2007 Grand Master Agrella hosted a Tong Leong seminar to welcome our newest addition to the organization.  Each 4 hour training session consisted  of learning the line, stances, Tzee Wai Kuen, kata, fighting, IAIDO, and Kendo.  Master Bruce Harvey, Senior Instructor Paul Thomas, and Instructor Nikki Kemp came down from Virginia to help with the training. Master Lee and his students participated in the seminar. They proved to be excellent students and will be a fine addition to Tong Leong.  We will post more information about upcoming seminars.

Posted on 11/04/2007

Last year’s birthday party set such high standards for 2007. With the help of Senior Instructor Paul Thomas, Instructor Tanita, this year’s party was a great success. Over 50 students, friends, and family members of Grand Master Agrella attended. In addition, three major announcements were made. First, Grand Master Agrella designates Master Ti Ching as his exclusive representative in Kuen Sow Gwo Shuh Goan. In addition, Master Bruce Harvey was announced that he’s being trained to eventually take over the Tong Leong School. Students as far back as Tampa Bay, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C came to add to the celebration. Finally, Grand Master Agrella has announced the production of DVD videos and a documentary outlining the martial arts, and role Tong Leong has placed in the industry which are being produced and developed by Mo Brodie of Ruff&Tuff  Productions and Mohammed Malik.

        We would especially like to thank Master Ti Ching and family, Master Mopen, Master Tom Ferrara, Master Bruce Harvey and his students, Master Li Chin, Master Kuo Tai, Yang, Sensei Tommy V., Instructor Nikki Kemp and family, Michelle Granger, Jeremy, Mark Mcarthy, Danny Mcarthy, Senior Instructor Paul Thomas, Instructor Tanita and her daughter, Anthony Bernardo, Osalwaldo Moncayo, Franco, Wayne Shelton, Jeffrey A. Gritz, Kung Shi and his fiancée, Master Poyen, Master Dennis Brown, Mo Brodie, Mohammed Malik, V.J Lakshman, Master John Prevatt and friends, Chung, Master Garry Tollenger, Master James Wyatt, Karen, Master Malinga Scott, Master Lee and his students, and many others. We would like to thank everyone for helping make Grand Master’s birthday celebration such an unforgettable event. If you have any pictures, please submit them to kparsa1@gmail.com. Please check back for more details, and our official slideshow.


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Posted on 11/04/2007

Master John Byrdicks 25th annual Battle of Baltimore martial arts proved to be yet another great competition for 2007. Grand Master Agrella as usual judged the various adult and youth divisions from beginning to end. Special thanks to Sensei Tommy Viscuso and Master Bruce Harvey for judging the various divisions, and coaching the competitors from the Tong Leong School of Martial arts. Instructor Nikki Kemp also coached our competitors while resting up for the upcoming Pan American Internationals this November. Tong Leong placed in the following events:

Anthony Bernardo: 2nd Place Fighting
                                  1st Place Weapons
                                  2nd Place Kata

Michelle Granger: 2nd Place Kata

Koroush Parsakia: 2nd Place Weapons
                                   3rd Place Kata
                                   Finalist Fighting

Kathryn Stevens: 2nd Place fighting
                                2nd Place weapons
                                2nd Place kata

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Posted on 10/23/2007

Instructor Nikki Kemp:             2nd Place   weapons
                                                     1st Place Fighting
                                                     2nd Place kata

Kevin Parsakia :                       1st Place weapons

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Posted on 9/1/2007

Marc McCarthy, a long time student of Grand Master Agrella successfully tested for his apprentice black belt. He has been training in the martial arts since age 5, and with Grand Master Agrella since 2001. Sensei Marc McCarthy will be a great addition to the instructors staff.  Grand Master Agrella is currently researching his rare books to determine a tuti name for Sensei Marc McCarthy.  Stay tuned for more details about his role in the Tong Leong School of Martial Arts.
 

Posted on 8/23/2007

Tong Leong was represented by Master Bruce Harvey and Nikki Kemp at the 2007 Battle of Atlanta, which took place on July 27th – 28th. The two day event consisted of competition, kata, and weapons.  Tournament media will be added shortly. With the help of Master Bruce Harvey’s coaching, Instructor Nikki Kemp placed in the following events:

Tong Leong competed June 30th at the Awesome nationals in columbia, Maryland. Grand Master Agrella served as a judge during the fighting,kata, and weapons division for competitors of all ages. We had as much as 9 competiors that placed in all divisions. Junior instructor Tanita Thomas made her debut after taking an extended leave of absence from the tournament circuit. Tong Leong placed in the following divisions:

Instructor Paul Thomas: 1st Place Kata
                                             1st Place Fighting

 Instructor Tanita Thomas: 1st Place Kata
                                                 1st Place Fighting
                                                 1st Place Weapons

Michella Granger:                  2nd Place Kata
                                          
Kevin Parsakia:                     2nd Place Kata
                                                 3rd Place weapons

Nikki Kemp:                           2nd Place Kata
                                                 1st Place Fighting
                                                 1st Place Weapons

Siara Harvey:                          4th Place Forms
                                                  5th Place Fighting

Haley Stevens :                      5th Place Forms
                                                  5th Place Fighting

Kimberly Villon :                     5th Place Forms
                                                  5th Place Fighting


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Instructor Tanita performing her kata (tanita_kata.mpg)
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Posted on 7/1/2007

Tong Leong made an everlasting impression at the 23rd Annual Ken Eubanks Blue Grass Nationals in Kentucky. The two day venue consisted of competition and an award banquet where our very own Nikki Kemp was awarded the title of #1 Ranked NASKA competitor. Nikki Kemp competed using IAIDO, and advanced Tong Leong forms taught by the Grand Master himself as well as Master Bruce Harvey.

Nikki Kemp: 1st Place Kata
                       2nd Place Weapons
                       1st Place Fighting
                        No.1 Ranked NASKA Competitor

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Posted on 6/29/2007

Master Mopen continued his testing for 1st master instructor for Macaco Preto Professors rank. His testing consisted of a grueling 5 hour session with the Grand Master supervising and Professor Keith Santagata as a uke.  During the testing he demonstrated advanced knowledge and application of Macaco Preto. More specifically, he demonstrated and explained suplex, arm locks, wrist locks, take downs, motor muscle skills, basic physics, and body anatomy. He was asked in depth questions regarding all subjects, and answered knowledgeably and correctly.  This session was done superbly and impressively showing the vast knowledge of Master Mopen. As a matter of fact, Professor Santagata was impressed with the skills and knowledge he demonstrated during the test.  He has been training with the grand master for over 27 years, and recently started to train in IAI-DO and kendo. The testing process will take several months.

Posted on 6/9/2007

Grand Master Agrella and Tong Leong School of Martial Arts are proud to announce the newest addition to its instructor’s staff. In recognition of her superb performance in IAIDO, Grand Master Agrella and Master Bruce Harvey have authorized Nikki Kemp the title of Tong Leong Junior Instructor. Her expertise lie in Tong Leong and IAIDO. Her reputation as a martial artist is well known through her #1 NASKA standing in kata, weapons, and fighting. She currently trains at the Madison county and Gaithersburg locations.

Posted on 5/26/2007

Grand Master Agrella and Tong Leong School of Martial Arts are proud to announce the newest addition to its instructor’s staff. Tanita Thomas’s extensive training in Tzee Wai Kuen and Tong Leong makes her an excellent instructor. As a junior instructor she will serve to be a role model to the next generation of Tong Leong so they will become more impressive martial artists. She has been training with the Grand Master for over five years at his various schools located throughout the maryland area.

Posted on 5/26/2007

“Master Mo-Pen is demonstrating superlative techniques during his testing in Macaco-Preto, and will be progressing beyond the 7th Degree.  His testing process is being supervised by Grand Master Agrella and Professor Keith Santagata (The Professor’s credentials include a 10th Dan in kenpo, 9th in Tzee Wai Kuen, 9th in Ju Lin Tong Leong Guo Shu Goan, 8th in TKD Chung Do Kwan, and a 3rd degree in Chin-Na), and includes Senior Instructor Paul Thomas, and Kevin Parsakia as Uki’s for the testing process.”

Posted on 5/26/2007

“Due to the extraordinary technique Master Kuo T’ai is demonstrating during his testing, he will be progressing beyond the 7th Degree.  His ongoing testing is being supervised by Grand Master Agrella and Professor Keith Santagata (The Professor’s credentials include a 10th Dan in kenpo, 9th in Tzee Wai Kuen, 9th in Ju Lin Tong Leong Guo Shu Goan, 8th in TKD Chung Do Kwan, and a 3rd degree in Chin-Na), and includes Senior Instructor Paul Thomas, and Kevin Parsakia as Uki’s for the testing process.”

Posted on 5/26/2007

Master MoPen with an already extensive background in the martial arts is now training in Kendo and Iaido under the tutelage of Grand Master Agrella.  The Tong Leong Macaco Preto program is currently being developed under the guidance of Grand Master Agrella and Master MoPen. We believe that the Macaco Preto program will be a huge success with Master Mopen as an instructor. The kendo and IAIDO program offered by the Tong Leong School of Martial arts is by no means typical among other schools offering the same disciplines. We wish Master MoPen much success and please check back for further updates.

Posted on 5/26/2007

Grand Master Agrella and Tong Leong School of Martial Arts are proud to announce the newest addition to its instructor’s staff. Paul Thomas’s extensive training in Tzee Wai Kuen and Tong Leong makes him an excellent instructor. As a senior instructor he will serve to be a role model to the next generation of Tong Leong so they will become more impressive martial artists.

Posted on 5/26/2007

Paul Thomas, Senior Instructor, and Kevin Parsakia are learning IAIDO and Kendo under the tutelage of Grand Master Agrella.  The Tong Leong School of Martial Arts encourages all its students and instructors to become more active in all the disciplines: Karate-DO, Tzee Wai Kuen , IAIDO, Kendo, and Macaco Preto. Please check back for future updates.

Posted on 5/26/2007

Oswaldo  and Carmen have come out of retirement to continue their Tong Leong training. Their performance has been exemplary and Grand Master Agrella is proud to welcome them back. Oswaldo has been with the Grand Master for three years, and Carmen is a blackbelt.

Posted on 5/26/2007

Grand Master Agrella started the first day of testing Master Mopen. The first day of testing consisted of a 4 hour session where Grand Master Agrella evaluated how Master Mopen applied various self defense techniques. In order to pass, he must demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of a wide range of techniques ranging from the line, wrist locks, kicking, punching, submission holds to name a few. The entire testing process will consist of 4 hour testing intervals taking as long as 7 months to complete. More updates will be provided at an later date.

Posted on 5/18/2007

Grand Master Agrella continued testing Master Kou Tai. Today's three hour session consisted of defending against attacks that occur in every day scenarios such as being attacked by multiple opponents, pressure points, and takedowns. More updates will be provided at a later date.

Posted on 5/19/2007

Grand Master Agrella is testing Master Mopen to become the 1st Macaco Preto Jujutsu disciple in Tong Leong history. Master Mopen's Tong Leong training is in Tzee Wai Kuen as a 6th Dan, and soon to be a Macaco Preto disciple. His training with the Grand Master began as early as 1981, and their relationship has since then become brothers as well as student and pupil. Thru the study of the Martial Arts we can find the oneness that pervades the world we live in. It is our belief and hope that will be the bridge to the next generation of Tong Leong's teachings and teach the system in the Grand Master's image. As a Tong Leong Macaco Preto disciple, he will document and teach the totality of the discipline as it was taught to him by Grand Master Agrella. After successful completion of the testing process, he will represent Tong Leong and Grand Master Agrella using the same long standing tradition that was passed on to him by the Grand Master himself. The teaching curriculum which is currently being developed by Master Mopen, will allow both Grand Master Agrella and Master Mopen to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of Tong Leong. We expect the testing process to take several months because of the complexity involved. For more information, contact Grand Master Agrella at wugolee@earthlink.net or Master Mopen at cysadev@aol.com

Posted on 5/5/2007

Grand Master Agrella, head of Tong Leong, held a five hour seminar teaching IAIDO. In particular, he demonstrated Tameshigiri, otherwise known as the japanese art of test cutting. Tameshigiri is considered an complex technique by many IAIDO teachers because it emphasizes discipline, stance, and blade placement to name a few variables involved. Master Bruce Harvey showed amazing accuracy during the seminar when executing two way cuts. In addition, Grand Master Agrella taught Tameshigiri to Nikki Kemp, who is now in the tong leong books as being both the first female and youngest student of Tameshigiri. Nikki Kemp, is also ranked #1 by naska in intermediate fighting, weapons, and kata. Kevin Parsakia also utilized the six months IAIDO training he received by succesfully executing a one way cut. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming seminars and additional video footage. If you have any quesions about upcoming IAIDO seminars, contact Grand Master Agrella at
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Grand Master demonstrates proper technique (gousi_demo1.mpg)
Master Bruce Harvey doing Tameshigiri1 (brucecut3.mpg)
Master Bruce Harvey doing Tameshigiri2 (brucecut2.mpg)
Nikki Kemp doing Tameshigiri1 (nikkicut_1.mpg)
Nikki Kemp doing Tameshigiri2 (nikkicut_2.mpg)
Kevin Parsakia doing Tameshigiri1 (kevincut1.mpg)
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Posted on 5/7/2007

Special thanks to Master James Wyatt of Washington Tae Kwon Do Club for inviting the Tong Leong School of Martial arts to attend such a prestigious tournament in the maryland area.Grand Master Agrella judged weapons, sparring, and kata. Master Dennis Montez of Golden Sun Dojo helped with the judging, and played a key role in organizing the rings as the tournament progressed. Paul Thomas represented Tong Leong in the kata, and sparring divisions. Please check back for more information about the 2007 JW Classics. The results of the tournament are as follows:

Paul Thomas:    1st Place advanced sparring
                              1st Place advanced kata

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Posted on 5/5/2007

Grand Master Agrella, head of Tong Leong, invited the Golden Sun Dojo staff located in hampton Virginia to attend a special IAI-DO workshop. The goal of this workshop was to provide both current and perspective martial art practioners with the opportunity to learn more about the way of bushido. The golden sun dojo instructors, and especially Master Montez ,did an amazing job of understanding and applying the IAI-DO techniques taught during the 5 hour workshop. The seminar was such a success that Grand Master Agrella decided to make this one time workshop now a weekly event. In addition, Sensei Harvey had the opportunity to demonstrate some of the traditional techniques that Grand Master Agrella taught at past classes. If anyone would like to know more about IAI-DO, and how to sit in through a workshop contact Grand Master Agrella at wugolee@earthlink.net.

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Posted on 4/29/2007

Special thanks to Dennis and Natalie Montez of Goldensun Dojo for inviting Tong Leong to attend such a great tournament. Grand master Agrella judged throughout the tournament, and also mentored the many competitors.If anyone has any questions about IAI-DO, contact Grand Master Agrella at wugolee@earthlink.net
Posted on 4/22/2007

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Special thanks to Grand Master Robert E. Belt Jr, for inviting Tong Leong to attend such a great tournament. Grand master Agrella and Sensei Harvey judged throughout the tournament, and also mentored the students who competed. Nikki Kemp and Kevin Parsakia competed at the tournament. If anyone has any questions about IAI-DO, contact Grand Master Agrella at wugolee@earthlink.net The tournament results are as follows:

Nikki Kemp: 1st Place Intermediate Kata Division
                       1st Place Intermediate Weapons Division
                       1st Place Intermediate Fighting
                        Grand Champion

Kevin Parsakia: 1st Place intermediate weapons
                              1st Place intermediate Forms

Posted on 4/22/2007

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Nicole Kemp, a student in the Madison Virginia School and member of the Kuen Sow World Championship Competition Team, travelled to Reston to compete in Charlie Lee's World Series of Martial Arts Tournament of Champions.  The tournament had a NASKA 5A World Rating.  Nikki competed it weapons, kata and fighting.  She was trained by Grandmaster Agrella and Master Kuo Tzu-i.  Her results were as follows:

1st Place Weapons (16-17 Beginner/Intermediate)
3rd Place Kata (16-17 Intermediate)
1st Place Fighting (16-17 Intermediate Girls)

Congratulations Nikki!!

In the spirit of comradory and brotherhood www.tongleong.com is implementing online slideshows of our virginia schools. Please check back for future updates. Any questions you can contact the webmaster at kparsa1@gmail.com.

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Tong Leong had the pleasure of attending Howard Karyim Moore's 21st National Battle of the Martial Arts Championship tournament on Saturday January 20th, 2007. Students from the rockville, west virginia, and madison virginia. We had as much as 12 competitors, some of which competed for grand Champion. In addition, we have exclusive footage of our Tong Leong students who competed in underbelt forms. Grand Master Agrella and Master Mopen were judging they entire day. Sensei Flora Santagata served as an excellent mentor to the Tong Leong students. Grand Master Agrella trained both Nikki Kemp and Master Bruce Harvey in IAI-DO, and they performed demonstrations with live swords. The tournament results were:

Master Bruce Harvey:         3rd Place Black belt weapons

Anthony Bernardo: 1st  Place Under Belt (18-35) Beginner forms.

Michelle Grainger: 1st Place under belt (18 and up) intermediate forms.

Chloe Grainger:     1st Place (12 - 13) childrens forms and Grand Champion finalist

Chelsea Grainger: 3rd Place Under Belt (14-15) Intermediate

Kevin Parsakia:      2nd Place Under Belt (18-35) Beginner Forms

Nicole Kemp:         1st place in weapons (15-17 beg.)
                                  1st place in kata (15-17 beg.)
                                  1st place in Fighting (15-17 beg.)
                                   1st Place (18-35) exhibition sparring
                                   Grand Champion

Jared Moser:             n/a

John Brooks:             n/a

Mike Parsons:             n/a

Kevin Cline:              n/a

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Anthony Bernanardo -- Su lon shure. (anthony_sls.mpg)
Michelle Granger -- Su lon shure. (michelle_sls.mpg)
Kevin and Anthony waiting for results (kev&anthony.mpg)
Kevin Parsakia -- Twez wai shure (kp_tws.mpg)
Grand Master congratulating Michelle.(michellewinningtrophy.mpg)

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Two students from the Madison, VA school obtained overall World Championship titles in NASKA for 2006.  Nicole Kemp and Jon Arnold, members of the Kuen Sow World Championship Competition Team, traveled all over the country in 2006 representing the school in competition.  They were trained by Grandmaster Agrella and Kuo Tzu-i.  They obtained the following titles:

Nicole Kemp:            2006 NASKA World Champion in Fighting (14 -15 Beg. Girls)
                                    2006 NASKA World Champion in Kata (14-15 Beg. Girls)
                                   2006 NASKA World Champion in Weapons (14-15 Beg. & Inter. Girls)

Jon Arnold                 2006 NASKA World Champion in Fighting (30-39 Beg. Men)
                                 2006 NASKA World Champion in Kata (30-39 Beg. Men)
                                 2006 NASKA World Champion in Weapons (30-39 Beg. & Inter. Men)
                           

Their individual tournament titles include:                     

World Series of Martail Arts World Championships - NASKA 5A Rated

Nicole Kemp:  1st Place Fighting, 2nd Place Kata, 3rd Place Weapons

Jon Arnold:     2nd Place Fighting, 2nd Place Kata, 1st Place Weapons

Maryland Open - NASKA 3B Rated

Nicole Kemp:  1st Place Fighting, 3rd  Place Kata, 2nd Place Weapons

Jon Arnold:     1st Place Fighting, 1st  Place Kata, 1st  Place Weapons

U.S. Open (Orlando, FL) - NASKA 5A Rated

Nicole Kemp:  2nd  Place Fighting, 1st Place Kata, 2nd Place Weapons

Jon Arnold:     2nd Place Fighting, 2nd Place Kata, 4th  Place Weapons

U.S. Capitol Classics - NASKA 5A Rated

Nicole Kemp:  2nd  Place Fighting, 3rd Place Kata, 4th  Place Weapons

Jon Arnold:     2nd Place Fighting, 2nd Place Kata, 1st  Place Weapons

Diamond Nationals World Karate Championships (St. Paul, MN) - NASKA 5A Rated
Nicole Kemp:  1st Place Fighting, 1st   Place Kata, 1st  Place Weapons

Jon Arnold:     2nd Place Fighting, 3rd  Place Kata, 1st  Place Weapons

Battle of Baltimore - NASKA 1A Rated

Nicole Kemp:  1st Place Fighting, 2nd  Place Kata, 1st  Place Weapons

Jon Arnold:     5th  Place Kata, 3rd  Place Weapons

Grand Master Agrella's West Virginia school is finally open after months of preparation and planning. He made the grand opening official by inaugurating the new school on January 5th,6th,7th, and 8th. He also made The Professor and Flora Santagata head of the school. Grand Master agrella trained the students and instructors 9 hours each day in Tzee Wai Kuen, Tong Leong Protocol, and Tong Leong Karate-DO during the grand opening.

Master Byrdicks tournament provided Grand Master Agrella and Tong Leong  with an excellent opportunity to show off it's students and instructors during competition, and while serving as chief referee.  In addition Master PI CHING, Chao Ch'ung-kuo, as well as other Tong Leong instructors referee the various divisions throughout the tournament.  Tong Leong came home with the following honors:

Navid sgaharaki :  n/a

Kevin Parsakia:     4th Place Under Belt (30-39) Beginner/Intermediate Mens

Anthony Bernardo: 1st  Place Under Belt (18-29) Beginner/Intermediate Mens

Michelle Grainger: n/a

Chloe Grainger:     3rd Place Under Belt (12-13) Beginners Girls/Boys

Chelsea Grainger: 2nd Place Under Belt (14-15) Intermediate Girls /Boys

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