In this issue of FaMA Weekly we wish Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Teaching Assistant Kinaree a happy birthday, FaMA Kid Theodore gets a belt promotion, Kru Yo shows us how to parry a punch and counter with a kick in his latest Muay Thai combination, Coach Kirstie shows us a few wall exercises and finally Kids Muay Thai Assistant Instructor Jerome gives some advice on what it's like to be a Muay Thai beginner.
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Happy Birthday Kinaree!
Please join us in wishing FaMA BJJ Teaching Assistant, Kinaree, a happy birthday. We also wish her the best of luck as she prepares for her college entrance exams.
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Happy birthday Kinaree!
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt Promotions
Congratulations to FaMA BJJ Kid Theodore on being promoted to Grey/White Belt.
Kru Yo's Weekly Muay Thai Combo
This week Kru Yo shows us how to parry punches and counter with a kick.
1. jab
2. cross
3. parry and step back
4. rear kick
5. lead leg block/check
6. lead switch kick
7. rear knee
8. rear kick
9. rear leg block/check and step forward
10. rear knee
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FaMA Fit Tip with Coach Kirstie
In this week’s FaMA Fit Tip, Coach Kirstie shows us a few wall exercises and professes her love for Cobra Kai.
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 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 Kids Muay Thai Assistant Instructor Jerome.
I played football since I was young, and even dreamed of being a professional footballer. However, I discovered Muay Thai at 16. I found martial arts a unique and useful way of keeping fit, as it enabled me to learn some self defence while exercising. Initially, this choice was met with some resistance from my parents, as they initially saw it as a violent sport.
Another obstacle came by when I ended up in a motorcycle accident, leaving me unable to walk for over a month. It was one of the lowest points of my life, as I needed crutches to get around, and I could barely do anything on my own.
I eventually recovered and returned to FaMA for training. However, I wasn’t able to kick with my injured leg. Thankfully, the instructors were able to accommodate my situation, and help me improvise my training. This is where I was introduced to boxing.
The best advice I was given by one of my teachers was to “never go 100% all the time”. It works really well because you would not tire easily, and it also keeps your opponent guessing!
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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.