
In this issue of FaMA Weekly we take a peek inside our modified Muay Thai classes, wish FaMA team member Candy a happy birthday, Kru Yo shows us how to use hand traps to sneak in punches and elbows and finally, Coach Kirstie helps fix our bear crawls.
Not So Sabai-Sabai: A Peek Into FaMA's
Modified Muay Thai Class

It's been a little over a month since we opened our doors and mats again. Modified Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and FaMA Fit classes are in full swing, with many of our peak hour sessions filling up quickly!
While we look forward to going back to regular classes, we have also wondered how the online and modified classes have helped our members over the past few months. We sat in on an afternoon Muay Thai class last week and witnessed the full-out cardio fest that Kru Yo took the members through. We also managed to catch a few of them for a quick chat, right before they departed the mats!
So, if you are still unconvinced that the modified classes will do much for your martial arts progress, wait till you hear these tales from some of our members, all of whom have been showing up almost every day!
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Happy Birthday Candy!
Please join us in wishing FaMA Assistant Manager and BJJ Kids Assistant Instructor, Candy Heng, a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
A FaMA original, Candy is a fierce competitor and a true warrior on the mats. She is the embodiment of the martial arts spirit and an inspiration to us all.
Happy birthday Candy!
Click here to learn more about her martial arts journey.
Coconut Water

Coconut water is back. Rehydrate and recover after class with this natural and healthy drink for sale next to the front desk.
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Kru Yo's Weekly Muay Thai Combo
This week Kru Yo shows us how to create openings to sneak in elbows and punches.
1. lead hand swipe
2. lead elbow
3. rear hand swipe
4. rear elbow
5. lead hand pulls their lead hand
6. cross
7. rear kick
8. switch kick x2
9. fake 3rd switch kick and teep
FaMA Fit Live
Learn the details on how to make the bear crawl work for you with this week’s FaMA Fit Tip with Coach Kirstie.
Don't forget to join us for FaMA Fit Live next weekend with Coaches Kirstie and Zoro from 10:30 to 11:30 am. These online classes are FREE and open to the public. Just click on the dates below to reserve your spot.
FaMA Fit Live is a fitness-focused class with a martial arts twist. The class consists of a range of bodyweight movement concepts and martial arts techniques. No equipment needed.
“When I Was A Beginner…” :
Fitness and Martial Arts Instructors Reminisce

An excerpt from our recent “When I was a beginner…” series where FaMA’s instructors share how they got started in martial arts. This week we’re featuring FaMA BJJ Instructor, Director of Curriculum and Competition Teach Coach, Professor Robyn.
My journey in martial arts began at age 6, in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. It was a ‘cheap babysitting’ alternative for my mum, who needed someone to take care of me while she juggled three jobs. Later on, I moved on to Karate.
I was a frequent World Championship competitor in karate, and because I was pretty successful in competition, I began to think I was such a great fighter. One day, I met a wrestler who picked me up and dropped me on the ground hard during MMA training. As it turned out, I was not as good as I thought. I lacked ground knowledge. So, I began my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in January 2002.

In 2004, I showed up to the academy for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class but did not have a white belt. The teacher told me to just wear my karate belt, which was a black belt. Everyone looked at me not knowing who I was, yet there I was with a black belt. (BJJ black belts in the US were not a common sight back in the day.) I got thrashed that day, and threw up in the alley outside the academy! However, it was my head coach, mentor, and nearly adopted father, Master Ray Neveu, who told me to never limit myself. He was the one who had pushed me to start BJJ when I was winning karate championships.


As a BJJ instructor today, I advise the kids learning BJJ to make a game out of their training. Kids always excel in making games out of nothing. If they can do this for their martial arts training, it can bring some excitement and fun to their time on the mats.
As for the adults, I would advise you to not rush the process. Many people walk into the gym trying to understand everything. However, martial arts is about reps, practice, and muscle memory. These things take time.

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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.
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