In this issue of FaMA Weekly we say farewell to Kru Jerel, share results from the World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship and Coach Kirstie talks about how fitness and martial arts helped her deal with ADHD.
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NEWS
Farewell to Kru Jerel
FaMA says farewell to our Kru, Coach, friend and brother.
Kru Jerel, an original member of FaMA, came on board not soon after we opened our doors. Being there from the beginning, he has helped shape the Muay Thai and Fitness programs, and along the way helped us all reach our fitness and martial arts goals. He is the definition of what it means to be a martial artist, leader and gentleman. We wish Jerel and his family the best in Melbourne and look forward to seeing him again soon on the mats.
World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
A huge congratulations to Tony Fethke on placing 3rd and representing FaMA at the World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Las Vegas, USA.
Tony is one of Professor Thiago’s students from Norway and was promoted to Purple Belt earlier this year right here at FaMA.
Reciprocal Program
We're glad to see more and more of our members making use of our ever expanding Reciprocal Program so we've added a special form on our website to better help everyone's travel training plans.
If you're interested in training at one of our reciprocal academies, please click here to fill out the form and we'll get in contact with them on your behalf.
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How Martial Arts Helped Coach
Kirstie Gannaway Manage ADHD
FaMA Fit Instructor and professional boxer Kirstie Gannaway found boxing as a teen, and embarked on a journey that transformed her tremendously. Kirstie has told the story many times that she was overweight as a youth, and that it was boxing that helped her get in shape. However, did you know that martial arts and fitness also helped her manage ADHD?
ADHD, known as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a “neuro-developmental disorder characterised by serious and persistent difficulty in… inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity” (Institute of Mental Health). It commonly affects children and teenagers, but can also continue into adulthood.
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UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
Singapore BJJ Open 3 - 31 August (Gi), 1 September (No-Gi) - Singapore
Copa de Borneo 2019 - 12, 13 Oct - Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
Singapore Grappling Championship: Gi & No-Gi - 19 Oct (Gi), 20 Oct (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.
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.
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