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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 24, 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 16, 2019

Silent Strength: How A Yoga Instructor Enjoys the Process in Martial Arts

Recently, we talked to four students at FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts, who shared how they juggle their executive careers and family...

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 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 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 12, 2019

5 Reasons Why Women Should Train Martial Arts

Regardless of gender, everyone should learn martial arts. However, men and women may have different reasons to start training Brazilian...

Mar 7, 2019

Get To Know BJJ World Champion Robson Moura

1. What lead you to start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)? I started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu like every other kid, I remember asking my father to...

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 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...