In this issue of FaMA Weekly we announce a free Muay Thai seminar with Guest Instructor, Kru Mon, share an article on the benefits of martial arts for children as well congratulate one of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Junior Champions on winning big in Abu Dhabi.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Muay Thai Essentials Seminar
Known as the King of Flying Knees, Kru Mon Rungkiet started training Muay Thai at the age of 6 and has had over 400 professional fights in his career. Teaching abroad in countries such as Thailand, Austalia and Taiwan, he is currently a Guest Instructor at FaMA.
Click here to read more about Kru Mon and his classical approach to Muay Thai.
Some of his titles and achievements:
• Muay Thai Marathon Champion (8 man, 1 day tournament) • Southern Thailand Muay Thai Champion • Voted Best Knockout of the Year by the Muay Thai Association • Won Best Knockout of the Year by Lumpini Boxing Stadium
In the first part of the seminar, Kru Mon will be sharing his take on the essential techniques needed in offensive and defensive Muay Thai. In the second part, he will show how he uses his knees to strike, how to knee in the clinch and how to defend against them.
Please note that this seminar is for beginners however, everyone is welcome.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best Muay Thai artists in the world.
Sunday, 24 February - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
PLACES ARE LIMITED!
Click here to register.
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Robson Moura BJJ Seminar
There are two weeks left before the early bird price ends for BJJ World Champion and IBJJF Hall of Famer, Robson Moura's 1-day only BJJ seminar at FaMA on 16th March from 3:00pm - 5:30pm.
From Teresopolis, Brazil, Professor Robson is a 4th Degree Black Belt and 8x World Champion, who received his Black Belt at the age of 18. Prof Robson currently resides in Tampa, Florida, USA where he established the Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in 2011 where FaMA BJJ Teaching Assistant, Kinaree Adkins, also trains at when she is visiting the U.S.
Come learn from one of the all-time greatest competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s super featherweight division.
IBJJF World Champion (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2007)
CBJJO World Cup Champion (2002)
CBJJ Brazilian National Champion (1998)
IBJJF World Championship 3rd Place (2001)
PLACES ARE LIMITED so click here to register and reserve your place.
$130 SGD before 28 February
$150 SGD before 9 March
$170 SGD at the door
NEWS
Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Championship
Congratulations to FaMA BJJ Junior Champion, Daniel, on winning Silver at the Jiu-Jitsu Challenge Championship in Abu Dhabi this past Friday.
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 and spirit to be healthy and act as one. Martial arts practitioners not only learn effective self-defence techniques but also strive for inner peace and harmony.
Children who get involved in martial arts from a young age reap numerous benefits in several areas of life well into their adulthood.
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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
7TH TOKYO JIU-JITSU OPEN TOURNAMENT - 22 Feb 2019 - Tokyo, Japan
13TH ALL JAPAN MASTER JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP - 23, 24 Feb 2019 - Tokyo, Japan
SIAM SUB SERIES 2019 - 23 Feb 2019 - Phuket, Thailand
If you're interested in competing, please speak to Professor Robyn.
Please note that during competitions we do not cancel our BJJ classes and they will still be taught by one of our Black Belt Professors.
FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts Established in 2016, FaMA is a world-class martial arts training facility located in the heart of the Central Business District in Singapore. Walking distance from the Clarke Quay MRT station, FaMA’s main goal is to help people improve their lives through martial arts regardless of age or athletic capability. Each program is led by experts in their respective fields. Whether it is weight loss, a fun workout, camaraderie, competition training, or just to break a sweat, FaMA has something for everyone.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai, or The Art of Eight Limbs, is a martial art developed in Thailand thousands of years ago to help the Kingdom protect itself against invaders. Using the human body as a weapon, Muay Thai practitioners are well-versed in punching, elbowing, kicking, kneeing, and clinching with their opponents. What was once only used for self-defence and protection of the Kingdom, Muay Thai has grown to become one of the most popular sports not only in Thailand but in the world. Muay Thai is known to provide a complete total-body workout that will help build lean muscle, core strength, and help with weight loss. At FaMA, Muay Thai classes are taught daily by Tanaphong Khunhankaew, or better known as Kru Ping, and Kru Jerel Louie.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ as it is commonly known around the world, is a self-defence martial art that enables a smaller, weaker person to protect themselves against a much larger attacker using leverage and pressure. Formed from Kodokan Judo in Japan, Jiu Jitsu found its way to Brazil in the 1910s through Mitsuyo Maeda, a Japanese judoka and no-holds-barred prize fighter. During his time in Brazil, Maeda accepted a young Carlos Gracie as his student. Carlos would later pass on his knowledge to his brothers, most notably Helio Gracie - the father of modern Brazilian Jiujitsu. The Gracie family would go on to spread BJJ through The Gracie Challenge and eventually the creation of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Today, BJJ has grown to be more than just an effective unarmed fighting system. It helps young children deal with bullies and adults live a healthy lifestyle. BJJ classes are offered daily at FaMA under the tutelage of Black Belts Zoro Moreira, Robyn Goudy and Thiago Gaspary.
FaMA Fit
An all-in-one fitness class suitable for everyone, FaMA Fit incorporates moves from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and Kickboxing together with functional training to help develop flexibility, mobility, strength, balance, and stamina. For beginners who are just starting out, the FaMA Fit Fundamentals class is an entry-level program that will work the entire body. FaMA Fit and FaMA Fit Fundamentals classes are run by professional athlete Coach Kirstie Gannaway.
Kids Martial Arts
Our Kids Martial Arts classes offer a choice of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and/or Muay Thai programmes which have been specially designed for Children of all skills levels. Several studies have suggested that Children who participate in a sport experience positive development in their self-esteem and confidence, which supports our belief that the skills Children learn through our Martial Arts programmes here in Singapore will benefit them beyond their time in the academy.