In this issue of FaMA Weekly we wish everyone happy holidays, Professor Robyn promotes Zhi Yang and Patrick to Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Kru Yo shows us how to parry push kicks and throw a Muay Thai spinning elbow, and finally, Professor Zoro shares what happened when he was 13 years old competing in BJJ for the first time.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
From our family to yours, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Just a reminder that FaMA will be closed on 25 December and 1 January.
The holiday class schedule for 31 December is as follows...
6:45 am to 7:45 am - BJJ Basic
8:15 am to 9:15 am - Muay Thai Basic
9:30 am to 10:30 am - Kids Martial Arts (ages 4-9)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm - FaMA Fit / Kids Martial Arts (ages 10-12)
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm - BJJ Basic
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Muay Thai Basic
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt Promotions
Congratulations to Zhi Yang and Patrick on being promoted to Blue Belt. Well deserved for these hard workers.
Earned Their Stripes
Well done everyone on getting new stripes on your belts this past week. Despite all the setbacks this year, it's incredible seeing everyone continue to improve and level up.
Danah - 3rd stripe
Max - Red stripe
Parson - 4th stripe (Grey/White Belt)
Kelvin - 2nd stripe
Sandra - 1st stripe
Ava - 3rd stripe
Gabriel - 2nd stripe
Alexander - 2nd stripe
Emma - 2nd stripe
Ryan - 1st stripe (Grey Belt)
Oscar - 4th stripe (Grey Belt)
Lukas - 4th stripe (Grey/Black Belt)
Kru Yo's Weekly Muay Thai Combo
This week Kru Yo shows us how to parry push kicks to set up straight knees to the body.
1. lead uppercut
2. rear horizontal elbow
3. rear kick
4. parry the push kick with the lead hand to the inside
5. rear knee
6. rear kick x2
7. lead switch kick
8. parry the push kick with the lead hand to the outside
9. lead switch knee
10. lead switch kick x2
Click here to learn more about FaMA's Muay Thai program taught by our legendary instructor, Kru Yo Lamnammoon.
Kru Yo's Muay Thai Outtakes
In this Muay Thai outtake, Kru Yo shares a very important detail on where to step to land the spinning elbow.
Saturday Night Breakdown Clips
In this clip, Professor Zoro shares the story about his first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competition at the age of 13 and how nervous he was about it.
From episode #8 (6 June, 2020).
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FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts
Established in 2016, FaMA is a world-class martial arts academy located in the heart of the Central Business District in Singapore. Walking distance from Clarke Quay and Fort Canning MRT stations, FaMA’s main goal is to help people improve their lives through martial arts regardless of age or athletic capability. Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Kids Martial Arts and Fitness programs are led by experts in their respective fields. So, whether it is weight loss, a fun workout, camaraderie, competition training, or just to break a sweat, FaMA has something for the whole family.