在新加坡想练象棋的爱好者们有福了！狮城棋院成立！Singapore Xiangqi Academy

今天我随意在网上google时发现了Singapore Xiangqi Academy这个网页。
在新加坡想练象棋的孩子们有福了！狮城棋院成立！帮助象棋爱好者从入门到提高，再到深研。
预计下周三联合早报将刊登中文采访内容（以报纸实际安排为准）
预计下下周海峡时报也将刊登英文采访内容（以报纸实际安排为准）

http://xiangqi-academy.com

以下摘自网页
Our Objective

Xiangqi (象棋), also known as Chinese Chess in western countries, is an ancient board game of strategy that aims to capture the opponent’s general. It is very similar in nature to International Chess and Japanese Chess, or Shogi. With millions of enthusiasts, Xiangqi is one of the most popular mind sport in the world. Xiangqi has many benefits. It helps develop the cognitive skills required of it: analytical ability, creative thinking, strategic planning, pattern recognition, and good memory. Beyond these, a good Xiangqi player possesses great confidence, good composure, and the virtues of patience, humility, and sportsmanship. Our courses are designed to cultivate the mind’s intellect and build the foundation for well-rounded personal development. Students whom we have taught excel in both Xiangqi and their studies. At Singapore Xiangqi Academy, everyone can be a genius!

Watch the National Geographic documentary below on international chess to find out how, with the right methods of coaching, the mind of a genius can be nurtured.

Dominance of the Chinese Economy

Analysts forecast that China’s economy will overtake the United States’ in the next 20 years. With China emerging as the next superpower, mastery of the Chinese language and understanding of Chinese culture will be of valuable advantage. Xiangqi is an extremely fun way to do it. In this video, Mr Feng Jun, CEO of Aigo (the largest consumer electronics brand in China), explains why learning Xiangqi is important if you want to do business with the Chinese.

Why Choose Us?

At Singapore Xiangqi Academy, our primary motivation is to inspire all students to realise their full potential in the mind sport, develop intellectual prowess, and nurture the right values. Our courses are a crystallization of International Grandmaster (IGM) Alvin Woo’s understanding and experience. We focus on strong technical fundamentals, and employ innovative, engaging methods such as the use of multimedia technology to help our students learn better. To reach out to students of all races, we are the first and only Xiangqi school to have courses in both English and Chinese. Our coaches are the best players in the country, and undergo special in-house training as part of our commitment to deliver quality lessons. Outside Xiangqi, our coaches excel in their careers. We strongly believe that the best teachers will produce the most outstanding students. Find out more about our coaches here.

Our Courses

We offer 4 different courses to cater to different levels.

Founding Coaches

IGM Alvin Woo Tsung Han

"Success is the result of hardwork over talent. Behind every winner lies a story of perseverence. I hope to share my experiences and methods with students and inspire them to realise their full potential."

Benny Chow

"The future of a child well-being stems from good childhood development. A solid foundation always starts when young."

Dr Nicholas Lim

"Appropriate stimulation of the growing brain helps to nurture skills such as creative and analytical thinking."

Testimonials

“IGM Alvin Woo is a top Xiangqi player from Singapore, and he has achieved excellent results in both domestic and international Xiangqi competitions. I believe under his strong leadership, the academy will deliver quality teaching of the highest professional standards. The teaching methods adopted in Singapore Xiangqi Academy uses a variety of innovative techniques and multi-media technology and is very different from the traditional ways of teaching.“

International Grandmaster Wang Tianyi, current world Xiangqi champion

“Tsung Han is Singapore’s chess icon, and I am extremely delighted by the news of him starting an academy! Xiangqi is a very enthralling mind sport that stretches one’s intellectual abilities. Xiangqi is beneficial to children and young adults as it helps to develop insight and good observational skills. I wish Tsung Han all the best in his efforts to promote Xiangqi in Singapore”

International Grandmaster Xie Jing, 2013 China National Xiangqi Champion

“This is the first Xiangqi course of its kind that has a well designed and structured syllabus. The coaches are technically strong players and have experience in teaching Xiangqi.”

Mr. Lee Sit Seng, Chairman of Singapore Xiangqi General Association

“I’m certain that the right qualities taught to children during the early stages of their lives will contribute significantly to their success later on. Singapore Xiangqi Academy is a great place to start!”

Mr. Ouyang Xiuzhang, Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific Trading JPMorgan Chase Bank