Alfred Hsing
Encyclopedia
Alfred Hsing is a Chinese martial artist, actor
, and stuntman
born in San Jose, California. After over a decade of intensive training in both America and China, Hsing won the first American gold medal in wushu
taolu history at the 2009 World Wushu Championships
held in Toronto
, Canada. Earlier that year he made the US National Wushu Team where he was ranked 1st in the nation. Along with his career in martial arts, Hsing is also recognized as the Shaolin Expert on Spike TV
's show Deadliest Warrior
.
and wushu
. Soon after he began learning wushu Hsing quickly won gold at his first local tournament. Some accomplishments include:
Though Alfred Hsing has learned many styles of martial arts through his years of training, his main events are Changquan
(Longfist), Jianshu (Straight Sword), and Qiangshu (Spear). He is also proficient in drunken fist
, drunken sword, whip chain, emei daggers, fan, broadsword, staff, t'ai chi, and t'ai chi sword
.
Hsing has been featured in Kung Fu Magazine and Masters Magazine (Winter 09) for his significant accomplishments in martial arts.
. After gaining professional experience at KPMG, Hsing moved on to get a job in finance at City National Bank.
Finally in late 2009 Hsing quit his job to focus on training for the World Wushu Championships
which rewarded in his winning the first US gold medal. Upon his return from the World Wushu Championships
, Hsing turned his focus to acting, stunt work, and teaching martial arts.
, Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior
, and even in a Bollywood
movie called Aakhari Decision
.
Hsing has met and worked with Stephen Chow (whom he interviewed for MTV for the release of Kung Fu Hustle), MMA star Cung Le (whom he interviewed at the LA film festival for Bodyguards and Assassins), and Jackie Chan (whom he demoed for at the premiere of The Spy Next Door).
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, and stuntman
Stuntman
A stuntman or stunt performer is someone who performs dangerous stunts.Stuntman may also refer to:*The Stunt Man, a 1980 film starring Peter O'Toole*Stuntman , a 2002 video game**Stuntman: Ignition, its sequel...
born in San Jose, California. After over a decade of intensive training in both America and China, Hsing won the first American gold medal in wushu
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
taolu history at the 2009 World Wushu Championships
2009 World Wushu Championships
The 2009 World Wushu Championships are the 10th edition of the World Wushu Championships, and were held at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Canada from October 25 to October 29, 2009.-Medal table:-Men's taolu:-Men's sanshou:-Women's taolu:...
held in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada. Earlier that year he made the US National Wushu Team where he was ranked 1st in the nation. Along with his career in martial arts, Hsing is also recognized as the Shaolin Expert on Spike TV
Spike TV
Spike is an American cable television channel. It launched on March 7, 1983 as The Nashville Network , a joint venture of WSM, Inc...
's show Deadliest Warrior
Deadliest Warrior
Deadliest Warrior is a television program in which information on historical or modern warriors and their weapons are used to determine which of them is the "deadliest" based upon tests performed during each episode...
.
Martial arts career
As a child Hsing always loved martial arts and would play fight with his brother. At the age of 15 he started formal training in Shaolin kung fuShaolin kung fu
Shaolin Kung Fu refers to a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery.Of the multitude styles of kung fu and wushu, only some are actually related to Shaolin...
and wushu
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
. Soon after he began learning wushu Hsing quickly won gold at his first local tournament. Some accomplishments include:
- 2000 Martial Arts World Cup Grand Champion
- 2001 CMAT Grand Champion (13-17 Division)
- Gold at the 2005 US Wushu Nationals
- 2007 US Wushu C Team
- First place in straight sword and spear Taiwan National Qualifiers
- 2008 San Diego Grand Internationals Grand Champion
- 2008 CMAT Tournament Grand Champion (All-Around)
- 2009 US Wushu A Team
- Gold at the 2009 Tiger Claw Shark City Nationals
- Gold at the 2009 10th World Wushu Championships
Though Alfred Hsing has learned many styles of martial arts through his years of training, his main events are Changquan
Changquan
Chángquán refers to a family of external martial arts styles from northern China.The forms of the Long Fist style emphasize fully extended kicks and striking techniques, and by appearance would be considered a long-range fighting system...
(Longfist), Jianshu (Straight Sword), and Qiangshu (Spear). He is also proficient in drunken fist
Zui Quan
Zui Quan is literally Drunken Fist, also known as Drunken Boxing or Drunkard's Boxing) is a concept in traditional Chinese martial arts, as well as a classification of modern Wushu forms...
, drunken sword, whip chain, emei daggers, fan, broadsword, staff, t'ai chi, and t'ai chi sword
Taijijian
Taijijian is a straight two-edged sword used in the training of the Chinese martial art Taijiquan. The straight sword, sometimes with a tassel and sometimes not, is used for upper body conditioning and martial training in traditional Taijiquan schools...
.
Hsing has been featured in Kung Fu Magazine and Masters Magazine (Winter 09) for his significant accomplishments in martial arts.
Business career
After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Economics, Computer Specialization, and minor in East Asian Languages, Hsing began work at Big 4 accounting firm KPMGKPMG
KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
. After gaining professional experience at KPMG, Hsing moved on to get a job in finance at City National Bank.
Finally in late 2009 Hsing quit his job to focus on training for the World Wushu Championships
World Wushu Championships
The World Wushu Championships are held every two years and are organised by the International Wushu Federation . This official international Wushu competition sees many countries from around the world participating...
which rewarded in his winning the first US gold medal. Upon his return from the World Wushu Championships
World Wushu Championships
The World Wushu Championships are held every two years and are organised by the International Wushu Federation . This official international Wushu competition sees many countries from around the world participating...
, Hsing turned his focus to acting, stunt work, and teaching martial arts.
Acting career
Hsing has appeared on TV shows and films such as CSI: NYCSI: NY
CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
, Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior
Deadliest Warrior
Deadliest Warrior is a television program in which information on historical or modern warriors and their weapons are used to determine which of them is the "deadliest" based upon tests performed during each episode...
, and even in a Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
movie called Aakhari Decision
Aakhari Decision
Aakhari Decision is a Bollywood action film directed by Deepak Bandhu and starring Anant Jog, Nagesh Bhonsle, Mushtaq Khan, Navni Parihar, Amar Sidhu, and Sumona Chakravarti. It was filmed in India and the United States.-Plot:...
.
Hsing has met and worked with Stephen Chow (whom he interviewed for MTV for the release of Kung Fu Hustle), MMA star Cung Le (whom he interviewed at the LA film festival for Bodyguards and Assassins), and Jackie Chan (whom he demoed for at the premiere of The Spy Next Door).
External links
- Alfred Hsing Official Website
- Alfred Hsing at the Internet Movie Database
- Film producer Steve Nguyen profiles Alfred Hsing, YouTube