In this issue of FaMA Weekly we announce our newest addition to our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) teaching staff, Vesak Day holiday hours, Kids BJJ belt promotions, pictures from our recent visit to KPMG Singapore and a blog on Guest Instructor, Professor Rodrigo Teixeira’s BJJ legacy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cervical Spine and Upper Limb Injury Prevention
with physiotherapist Conor McHugh
There’s still time to sign up for Cervical Spine and Upper Body Injury Prevention with physiotherapist, Conor McHugh, this Saturday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.
Come learn how to manage, mobilize and strengthen your neck, shoulders, elbows and wrists so you can avoid injuries and train pain free.
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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PLACES ARE LIMITED!
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NEWS
Vesak Day
Just a reminder that we are open and operating under our normal class schedule this Sunday, 19 May and Monday, 20 May during the Vesak Day long weekend.
BJJ Belt Promotions
Congratulations to Kavi Deenuson and Elijah Chia on being promoted to Grey/White Belt this past week. We are so proud to see our BJJ Kids levelling up in belts and confidence.
Self-Defence at KPMG Singapore
Click here to see pictures from our recent visit to KMPG Singapore where Coaches Kirstie and Stephen, along with Farwizah, taught a fun-filled Self-Defence seminar.
If you're interested in hosting FaMA for a seminar at your company, please feel free to contact us at info@famafit.com for more information.
Sue-Ann Tan - Kids BJJ Assistant Coach
We are pleased to officially welcome BJJ Kids Assistant Instructor, Sue-Ann Tan, to our coaching staff. Coach Sue-Ann has been with us at FaMA for several months now and has been an incredible addition to our Kids BJJ program.
To learn more about Sue-Ann, and all our instructors, please visit the Instructors page on our website.
“There were no more than 10 gyms in the US”: BJJ Black Belt Rodrigo Teixeira’s BJJ legacy (Part One)
Recently, we had the privilege to sit down and learn more about our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Guest Instructor, Professor Rodrigo Teixeira. Though it is his second time instructing at FaMA - Fitness and Martial Arts, there continues to be so much to learn and glean from this 4th degree BJJ Black Belt.
Rodrigo is currently teaching classes daily, and recently gave a free seminar on submissions from the mount position. With the seminar reaching its full capacity within days of its announcement, it was evident that Rodrigo carries a weighty influence within the community, due to his solid understanding of the martial art, as well as his charismatic and approachable demeanour. All you’ll need to do is hang back after a class, and you’ll see Rodrigo patiently troubleshooting positions and answering questions from the students - yes, even the beginners!
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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.