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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.


Jul 2, 2019
My Work-Life-Fitness Balance: 4 FaMA Students Share Their Training Schedule Amidst #Adulting
Can you juggle a thriving career in the media and communications industry, while also maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle? How...


Jun 23, 2019
Improve Your Flexibility for Martial Arts with These 4 Easy Steps
If you have been training in martial arts for a period of time, you will probably have encountered certain training partners with certain...


Jun 18, 2019
3 Ways to Make Your Fitness Plan Work for You
One of the most common excuses for not getting started on a fitness regime is ‘busyness’. Many people think that if they have to juggle...


Jun 13, 2019
FaMA Weekly #37
In this issue of FaMA Weekly we introduce our newest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Blue and Purple Belts, invite all FaMA fathers to join...


Jun 11, 2019
FaMA Kids: How To Get Ready for Your First Martial Arts Class
Popping by FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts for a free-week trial of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) or Muay Thai classes? If you have never...


Jun 4, 2019
Am I Too Inflexible for Fitness and Martial Arts?
Once in a while, you scroll through your Instagram feed and chance upon some impressive, albeit unrealistic martial arts photo or video...


May 28, 2019
FaMA Students Share Their First Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition Experience
FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts does not consider itself a martial arts gym primarily for martial arts competitors and fighters. We...


May 22, 2019
Rodrigo Teixeira: Overcoming BJJ Competition Nerves and Advice For Aspiring Coaches (Part Two)
Catch up on the first part of Professor Rodrigo Teixeira’s interview here. Pictures from a recent seminar, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Mount...


May 16, 2019
“There were no more than 10 gyms in the US”: BJJ Black Belt Rodrigo Teixeira’s BJJ Legacy (Part One)
Recently, we had the privilege to sit down and learn more about our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Guest Instructor, Professor Rodrigo...


May 9, 2019
Train Smart, Train for Life: A physiotherapist's guide to injury prevention in martial arts
Congratulations, you have survived the first month of martial arts training. Suffice to say, you have loved every moment of it! But while...


Apr 30, 2019
Four Things All Martial Artists Can Relate To
It takes a very special kind of person to start training martial arts as an adult. Being a martial artist is not easy but millions around...


Apr 23, 2019
Never Too Old to Train Martial Arts
Tomas G. has been a lifelong martial artist. He spent many years boxing and in his forties, decided to pick up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)....


Apr 9, 2019
Martial Arts for Law Enforcement Officers
Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day by being on the front lines. They ensure that we live a safe and comfortable life...


Apr 2, 2019
Three Ways Martial Arts Can Improve Your Mental Health
We are all aware that doing martial arts is good for the body. It provides a total body workout that improves physical fitness and...


Mar 26, 2019
Muay Thai Flying Knees with Kru Mon Rungkiet
Muay Thai, or the Art of Eight Limbs, can be traced back to the middle of the 18th century. Born out of war during the battles of Burma...


Mar 19, 2019
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Robson Moura at FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Super Featherweight (now known as Light Featherweight) division is currently...


Mar 8, 2019
FaMA Weekly #23
In this issue of FaMA Weekly we share an interview with Professor Robson Moura, a FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts Kids Brazilian...


Mar 5, 2019
5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Starting Martial Arts
Anyone who has dabbled in any form of martial arts training will agree that the road to lifelong training is filled with bumps, hurdles...


Feb 26, 2019
Self-Defence for Women
The Straits Times reported more people in Singapore have fallen prey to molesters, especially on public transport and at public...


Feb 19, 2019
Candy for the Kids: Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
American writer Richard Bach once said: “Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it. Teaching...
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