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Mar 12

It Runs in the FaMAly: Daddy Did It, So Can We!

The thought of wrestling with sweaty people once put Carl off, and he thought he would be crazy to ever do so. Well, "crazy" caught up with him when he atten...

Jan 16

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 the Little Warriors...

Dec 4, 2019

It Runs in the FaMAly: The Father-Daughter Dance

“A father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever." For a dad, his daughter will always be the apple of his eye. Our Braz...

Oct 23, 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 it would be his birth...

Oct 16, 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 family to not only get fi...

Oct 9, 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 establishment offer...

Sep 11, 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 and Kids BJJ Assistant...

Aug 20, 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 not-so-tiny humans on the ma...

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 taken a martial arts cl...

Feb 12, 2019

Every Child Should Learn Martial Arts, Here's Why

Martial arts have been around for thousands of years and it has helped millions if not billions of people over several millennia to train their mind, body an...

Dec 11, 2018

From California to FaMA

Coming from the new Mecca of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Professor Robyn Goudy did not know what to expect when moving to Singapore to join the FaMA team. He ...

Sep 21, 2018

FaMA BJJ Kids Compete In Little Warriors Roll-A-Thon

It was a fun-filled weekend for the Little Warriors and Junior Champions from FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts as they were able to test themselves in the fir...

Sep 14, 2018

Building a Successful Kids Martial Arts Program

John Wooden once said a good coach can change a game but a great coach can change a life. John would know as he was one of the most revered college basketbal...

Aug 31, 2018

Growing Up With Martial Arts

It goes without saying that children who partake in physical activities or sports outside the classroom develop vital life skills such as discipline, motivat...