In this issue of FaMA Weekly we share some Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) belt promotions, pictures from ADCC Singapore, our very own Coach Kirstie Gannaway stars on Channel News Asia’s This Weekend and a blog on injury prevention with physiotherapist Conor McHugh.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cervical Spine and Upper Limb Injury Prevention
with physiotherapist Conor McHugh
Now that you know how to manage, mobilize and strengthen your lower limbs and lower back, join us for Cervical Spine and Upper Limb Injury Prevention with physiotherapist, Conor McHugh on Saturday, 18 May from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.
Originally from Ireland, Conor graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin in 2012. Since then he has worked solely in the realm of orthopedic and sports physiotherapy. Conor practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and understands the physical requirements needed and at this seminar he will guide you on how best to prepare and maintain your body for martial arts training.
This seminar is FREE and open to the public.
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NEWS
BJJ Belt Promotions
Congratulations to Thaddeus Tay on being promoted to Grey/White Belt and Eagle John Abagon on being promoted to Yellow Belt.
Sadly, Eagle and his family are moving to Sydney, Australia this weekend and we would like to wish him the best and continued success on his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey.
ADCC Singapore
Click here to see pictures from ADCC Singapore from a few weeks back.
Self-Defence at KPMG Singapore
Thank you KPMG Singapore for having us last Tuesday for Coach Kirstie and Coach Stephen's self-defence seminar. These two always put on a great learning experience everyone who attends.
If you're interested in hosting a seminar with FaMA, please feel free to contact us at info@famafit.com for more information.
This Weekend with Kirstie Gannaway
Catch Coach Kirstie Gannaway on Channel New Asia's This Weekend where they follow her through an action-packed weekend in Mui Ne, Vietnam.
Click here to watch the episode.
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 hanging around the locker room after training one day, you overhear someone speak briefly about ‘going to the physiotherapist to rehab a bad knee injury sustained over training’. You can’t help but wonder, is this common? What have you gotten yourself into?
Before you spiral into an episode of paranoia and regret, hold that thought! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai can be strenuous physical activities. Without proper awareness, injury and strain can be a possibility. Yet, it does not mean that debilitating injury needs to be an inevitable part of your journey.
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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
ASJJF Dumau Saigon International Jiu Jitsu Championship 2019 - 25 May - Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Asia Pacific Jiu Jitsu Championship 2019 - 1 June - Cebu City, Philippines
ADCC Taiwan Open - 1 June - Taipei, Taiwan
Singapore Grappling Championship: White x Blue - 15 June - Singapore
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.