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. Sensei Mathew visited Grand Master Agrella and our competitors all the way from Connecticut.  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)
Instructor Paul performing his kata (paul_kata.mpg)

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

Grand Master Agrella recently authorized the official announcement that Sensei Bruce Harvey is testing to go beyond 1st Dan. He underwent a grueling 9 month training regiment of demonstrating and explaining the 40 Tong Leong Katas to be eligible to test.  Sensei Bruce Harvey has an extensive background in law enforcement, and has been training with the Grand Master since age 5. His background is in karate-DO, Tzee Wai Kuen, IAIDO, and Kendo. He trains five days a week at the Madison County School, and every Sunday with the Grand Master in Gaithersburg. Grand Master Agrella is very impressed with Sensei Bruce Harvey’s abilities as instructor and martial artist. He plays an active role school as an instructor, judge, and competitor in the t the various tournaments Grand Master Agrella attends. Some of the major tournament includes Capitol Classics, 20th Annual Compete 2007 Tournament, 2007 JW Classics, Master Apollo’s 25th Annual Maryland Open, and Battle of Baltimore.

Posted on 6/10/2007

Master Kuo Tai completed a 5 hour testing session with the Grand Master supervising, Professor Keith Santagata and Kevin Parsakia as uke’s. The five hour testing session is one of many sessions required to complete his 7th degree testing requirements.  Upon completion of the testing process, he will continue on to an professors rank in Tzee Wai Kuen.  Today’s testing session consisted of demonstrating and applying choke holds,  take down, wrist locks, pressure points,  come along holds,  leg sweeps, defending against opponents while in a prone position, and applying advanced reversal techniques. These techniques are considered very dangerous and require a great deal of control when training. Grand Master Agrella predicts the testing process will take several months.

Posted on 6/9/2007

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
wugolee@earthlink.net


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)
Kevin Parsakia doing Tameshigiri2 (kevincut2.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.