In this issue of FaMA Weekly we announce our National Day class schedule, our traditional annual National Day Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Open Mat, results from the JJAS Kids Newaza Ju Jitsu Championship and photos from last week's Yoga for Martial Arts seminar.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
National Day BJJ Open Mat
Come celebrate National Day with us at our traditional annual BJJ Open Mat on Friday, 9 August starting at 11:45 am to 2:30 pm.
All academies, all levels welcome.
Get a chance to meet and roll with Singapore's BJJ community and enjoy a free post-training snack from Absolute Acai.
Please bring along your own gi and water bottle. If you're under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver.
PLACES ARE LIMITED so click here to reserve your place.
NEWS
National Day Class Schedule
We are doing things a little differently this National Day at FaMA.
First up, from 9 to 10 am, is a Kids Martial Arts class combining BJJ and Muay Thai for ages 4-6. Kids should come dressed in exercise clothing like a rashguard and shorts. All parents are invited to join the class and get a chance to train with their children. We will also have a FaMA Fit class at the same time.
From 10:15 to 11:15 am is another Kids Martial Arts class combining BJJ and Muay Thai but this time for kids ages 7-12. Same thing, kids should come dressed in exercise clothing. All parents are again invited to join and there will be an adult Muay Thai class at the same time.
Then for the main event, from 11:45 to 2:30 pm, is our annual National Day BJJ Open Mat. All gyms, all levels welcome.
We can’t wait to see everyone on 9 August for National Day training!
JJAS Kids Newaza Ju Jitsu Championship
Congratulations to young Lucas on winning Silver at the JJAS Kids Newaza Ju Jitsu Championship last Saturday.
Yoga for Martial Arts with Bruce Tan
Thanks again to Bruce Tan and everyone who attended Yoga for Martial Arts on 27 July, 2019 at FaMA. Click here to see pictures from the seminar.
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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
Dumau Kids Singapore International Finals - 17 August - Singapore
Dumau Singapore International Finals - 18 August - Singapore
Singapore BJJ Open 3 - 31 August (Gi), 1 September (No-Gi) - 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.