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Welcome to FaMA's Blog where you can get the latest news on everything FaMA as well as read interesting articles about Fitness, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai and Kids Martial Arts.

Professor Robyn Goudy Shares His Approach to Teaching Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

When joining the kids coaching team back in 2018, one of my significant first memories of Professor Robyn Goudy was the way he related to...

Jan 16, 2020

Benefits of a Free One-Week Trial at FaMA

A new year is here. As most do during this season, you might be thinking of finally committing to getting fit (especially after all that...

Jan 8, 2020

How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions in 2020

"The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” - Hebrew proverb Have you ever...

Jan 2, 2020

The Guide to Finishing Well in 2019

"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.” - Hebrew Proverb The end of the year has come and for many, December is a period of...

Dec 26, 2019

A Journey, Not a Destination: The FaMA Bi-Annual Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Graduation Ceremony

Quite unlike other martial arts, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) belt progression is very much a tricky and unpredictable journey, and one’s...

Dec 16, 2019

How Often Should You Exercise?

Regular exercise is good for our bodies. It helps us to stay healthy, fit, mobile, and strong. Working out regularly also allows us to...

Nov 14, 2019

6 Ways to Keep Our Mats Safe, Welcoming and Fun with Shaz

So many great memories have been made on the mats of FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts. This is the very place where many fall in love for...

Nov 5, 2019

A Day to Remember: Reflections from Singapore Youth Grappling Championship

What would some of the most memorable days of 2019 be for a child like 5-year old Parson Barr? Off the top of our heads, we reckon that...

Oct 23, 2019

A FaMAly Affair: How Fitness and Martial Arts Brought the Dempsey Family Closer

What started out as an activity to help a little boy channel his energy and hyperactivity, turned into an opportunity for the whole...

Oct 16, 2019

Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids

It’s not difficult to look for extra-curricular activities for your kids in Singapore. Throw a stone, and it’s likely to land in front an...

Oct 9, 2019

5 Tips to a Successful Early Morning Lifestyle

It is often quoted that successful people wake up early. Search the Internet and you will find a dozen self-help, productivity and...

Sep 25, 2019

Developing Physical Self-Awareness in Martial Arts

One of our professors has been overheard to say this in our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Basics class: “The White Belt is the most dangerous...

Sep 18, 2019

Real Talk with Steve: Exploring the Mind of FaMA's Friendliest Employee

It is impossible to be in FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts for more than two days and not come face-to-face with our Operations Manager...

Sep 11, 2019

7 Ways to Make FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts a Great, Clean and Safe Place with Shaz

Allow us to flex a little on this topic: one of the top reasons why our students pick FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts as their academy to...

Sep 5, 2019

How Martial Arts Helped Coach Kirstie Gannaway Manage ADHD

FaMA Fit Instructor and professional boxer Kirstie Gannaway found boxing as a teen, and embarked on a journey that transformed her...

Aug 27, 2019

5 Benefits of Travelling and Competing Abroad as a Martial Arts Team

What’s better than the adrenaline rush of a martial arts tournament or fight? Or a merry holiday with friends? Combining the two - that’s...

Aug 22, 2019

The Unexpected Joys of Assisting a Kids Martial Arts Class: FaMA Assistant Instructors Speak Up

If you have witnessed a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Kids class in action at FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts, you will notice a few...

Aug 20, 2019

Magical Moments and Epic Adventures with FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts Student Ivy Seah

It is no longer uncommon to see ladies picking martial arts as their main workout of choice today. 27 year old Ivy Seah is one of these...

Aug 14, 2019

Dear Martial Artist: It's Okay to Fail

Dear Martial Artist, You’ve been training for a while now. Congratulations! You have gotten past the first trial week, the first month,...

Jul 24, 2019

Behind those Tactical Knees: Getting to Know Kru Yo Lamnammoon Sor Sumalee

Muay Thai classes at FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts are commonly a rowdy affair. But as of late, the ‘noise' level has been taken up a...

Jul 9, 2019