In this issue of FaMA Weekly Kru Yo shows us how to defend and counter against kicks, Coach Kirstie shows us how to improve our core stability and Coach Candy reminisces about when she was a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) beginner.
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Kru Yo's Weekly Muay Thai Combo
This week we're defending against kicks and countering with a few of our own.
1. rear upward elbow
2. lead horizontal elbow
3. rear leg knee
4. rear leg push kick
5. parry the teep and step back
6. rear kick x2
7. lean back to avoid the kick
8. rear kick x2
Click here to learn more about FaMA's Muay Thai program taught by our legendary instructor, Kru Yo Lamnammoon.
FaMA Fit Tip with Coach Kirstie
In this week’s FaMA Fit Tip, Coach Kirstie shares a few core and stability exercises that anyone can do from home.
Don't forget to join us for FaMA Fit Live this 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 date below to reserve your spot.
FaMA Fit Live is 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 Assistant Manager and BJJ Assistant Instructor Candy.
"Growing up, I was never into sports. I just didn’t see a point in exercising. In fact, I had failed the 2.4 km run in my secondary school’s NAPFA exam, and barely made it during the retest. I actually tried Muay Thai at 17, but that didn’t last. I picked it up again at 21 when I moved to Dubai, and was looking for something to do in my free time. After a year of Muay Thai, I discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. That got me interested, as I wanted to learn self defence."
"However, I was one of the “weak, girly ones” in my class; in fact, there were not many girls training back in the day. It took me a long time to understand what Jiu-Jitsu was about, and even then, I was not very mentally strong. I was alway thinking about quitting. In fact, I quit after receiving my blue belt, thinking that I knew enough self defence to protect myself. I didn’t know that it takes consistent training to react instinctively."
"After my ‘disappearing blue belt’ years, I eventually returned to training BJJ more regularly. Now, martial arts has become a part of my job. Never in a million years would I have expected for things to turn out this way!"
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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.