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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.

Oct 9, 2020

Katy the Little Warrior: A Parent’s Testimonial

Guest article by Germaine Ong This month, as I watched my daughter Katherine receive her grey-white belt, I couldn’t help but think back...

Jun 6, 2020

6 Incredible Kids Parties We Hosted in the Circuit Breaker…That Didn’t Involve Martial Arts!

Hang on, isn't this a martial arts school? Our young FaMA members were treated to some exciting classes over the Circuit Breaker! In...

Apr 24, 2020

FaMA at Home: What the Assistant Instructors Are Up To

Three weeks into the circuit breaker, our leading instructors have gotten the FaMA community up and going with Zoom classes! Reportedly,...

Apr 17, 2020

FaMA at Home: The Kids Lead the Way in Fitness!

What does life look like, being at cooped up at home during this Circuit Breaker season? Admittedly, we adults have adapted rather...

Mar 12, 2020

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...

Jan 16, 2020

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...