ISKA Kickboxing/Muaythai Instructor Course Level 1 & 2 2012

Last week I went to Borneo Combat Gym, Labuan, for my ISKA Instructor Course - Level 1.

ISKA level 1 Instructors, batch 2012. (L-R) Coach Jacky, Sharon, Wong, Myself, Nate, Master Khoo (our trainer who is Asia's ISKA representative and owner of TNTKickboxing), Sid, Alvin, Adey, Calvin, and Aaron.

It was a tough and challenging course requires alot of physical and mental focus.We all came from different background, places, and objective to get this course perhaps. But one thing for sure about us that we never quit.

The course started off with the most basic part, to do handwraps by yourself and to teach others. We also receive a pair of free handwraps of Master Khoo's brand - Red Dragon.

Besides being a coach, we also get to play as a student. Having an adequate amount of stamina is not an option.

Despite being scolded hard by Master Khoo, all of us endured and passed the test.

He may be strict, but he's a very fun guy. Most importantly he really help us by sharing all his experiences as a coach and showed us the essence of being a good coach.

And I was told to be the first female in Sabah to get certified as a ISKA Kickboxing level 1 coach.

Coach Alvin gave me a present, sewing it on my Fairtex muaythai pants :)

This course had not just improve my knowledge on new class syllabus and techniques but also help me discover and bring out the energy from within. It has been a self-improvement and will continue as a life learning point.

Coach Julian and Randall went for Level 2 upgrading after my test the next day.

Much more harder than Level 1, I better keep in mind before going for level 2 next year.

And they (Level 2 participants) all passed too! Plus, Coach Alvin just got his Level 4, which means the next upgrade would be train and evaluate by him.

Kinabalu Fighters team with Master "Red Dragon" Khoo.

Would like to thank everyone who supported me since I became a Fitness Instructor. You guys, from all walks of life, are true motivators.

I look forward to my upgrade in the future, as for now, continuous improvement! Here I come!

PUSH Fitness Class is BACK! Now at Kinabalu Fighters!

  After a few months of on and off classes, am SO GLAD to have PUSH class up and running again!

Thanks Leanna photography and team. Skin looks so smooth here lulz.

 I never thought (or maybe subconsciously I did. Thank you, Jna's thoughts, muaks muaks muaks.) that PUSH would have expand in collaboration with Kinabalu Fighters Martial Art & Fitness (Kinabalu Fighters Club, then, fight club that I train Muay Thai with).

Besides PUSH Classes, also will teaching Ladies Kickboxing, Kids Muay Thai and Relief & Recovery Stretch. All officially up and running by next week!

Ladies, what are you waiting for? No guys, no worries on touchy touchy!

Flex. Don't just cardio and/or bodybuilding.

We also offer private training 1:1 or group. If you like me to train, I'm free to do so on weekdays in between my classes i.e 1pm - 5pm.

Weight lost, shape up, low impact, muay thai basics and also lifestyle motivation

Oh, and I might introduce pilates class since I had my first pilates workshop with Yuen at Borneo Fitness Academy.

Thank you, almighty God. Thank you, Jesus. Thank you, Kinabalu Fighters! Thank you, Julian! Thank you, Fara. And Thank you, Nex. Thank you, Borneo Combat Gym. Thank you, coach Alvin. Thank you, coach Randall. Thank you, awesome mummy (she's so supportive, I LOVE HER)! So grateful that these are my awesome partners now. Its all happening!

 I'd also like to thank Cruz Fitness & Fight Studio (especially miss positive Faye and the fitness junkie bunch) for being the first pioneer to have PUSH class and also Core Fitness (awesome bunch of ex-colleagues) the opportunity to learn and experience personal trainer.

Here is your gift =)

Also gratitude shout outs to those who inspired me on many other aspects of fitness/sports:
 Massy on running. Despite I hate it so much, I ran my first 10km on BIM2012.
 Sakuya on resting. Yes, my chu, the importance of rest!
 Kyo aka MILKSHAKE on weight training.
 Ian aka Mr. Partehhhhh on strength training.
 Alpha Wolf Bootcamp BRING IT ON RAWRRRRRR.
 My previous CoreFitness client, Jiha, who lost over 10kgs during training with me and now still continue with a fit n healthy lifestyle. I'm waiting for that treat you promise! ;)
 My current clients - you know who you are ;) all of you are sunshine to me.
 And all of you awesome friends who encouraged and supported me.
 Also readers who appreciate my blog posts.

Learning and sharing fitness to the community has been a wonderful journey and I am continuing to do so. Time for local community to get fit, healthy, prosper, happy and love life!

Train with former Rajadamnern Champion at Borneo Combat Gym

 Last Saturday went to Borneo Combat Gym with Kinabalu Fighters members for a training session with Surin Sasiprapa, a former Rajadamnern champion from Bangkok, Thailand.

Rendell wrapping up.

Rendell, ISKA kickboxing trainer also went with us to BCG. He was "raised" and trained by BCG and currently an instructor for Kinabalu Fighters club.

Ian (blue shrit) and Casmir (orange shirt) wrapping up.

Ian Jj offers freelance personal training as well as bootcamp trainings. Casmir is currently an active member of Kinabalu Fighters.

Ezekiel

Ezekiel is a member of Kinabalu Fighters and also trains with BJJ Borneo Academy on Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Derp face. This is just after warm-up and stretches.

Kids kickboxing training.

Pull for fun after training. Yeah, "fun". lulz.

Aunties train kickboxing too! It was custom to lower impact with same intensity training.

Good for muscle sore prevention.

Ready for spar?

Seems ready.

Meet Bulgi again, hehehe. Thanks to strength training, seems much easier to carry you now.

Another fruitful meaningful trip and fellowship with Alvin aka Poseidon of Borneo Combat Gym is always great.

Surin, looking good in pink top. And Alvin, looking ripped.

  Don't miss out your oppurtunity to train with Surin, as he will be at BCG until end of this month- May 2012. Both group and/or personal training available.

Lovin this fleece jacket.

 Check them out.

Kinabalu Fighters visit to Borneo Combat Gym

Took two days off with a few fellow Kinabalu Fighters to visit coach Alvin and try out his MMA workout at Borneo Combat Gym, Labuan.

Sunny, AlvinChong-gymowner and Ronald. Awesome team of trainers.

Borneo Combat Gym interior

Don't judge by the space, this minimalist-setting gym is well-equipped, neat, and spacious. Yes, its spacious enough to do alot of drills/workout.

Familiar much? I saw this in Furious Styles Kickboxing Club, KK.

The existing members of the gym finishing the workout before our turn.

 Alvin's brutally intense, yet fun MMA training.

Seal drag.

Ground and pound,baby.

Box jump, knees, and bulgaian bag throw.

Badass circuit.

Bridging, like a lady.

I love LOVE L.O.V.E this DIY Bulgarian bag. Made of tire tubing.

I wanna bring this home.

Kinabalu Fighters who went. So yea, we survived the training.

Shariff armbar

Sunny teaching us some more awesome techniques.

What PUSH and Alvin's training had in common? Why of course, HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING, awesome music and you have a crazy coach shouting (Opps, too much info).

Sunny & Ronald.

Kinabalu Fighters and Borneo Combat Gym .

Alvin coach, like a boss. Oh wai-, he IS a boss.

I gain so much from this short trip, especially learning from Alvin's sharing of his passion, inspiration and philosophy towards life. Made me so energize and help me to PUSH myself to the next level.

Definitely looking forward to the next visit!

Oh and Happy Valentine's Day to all PUSHers, much love from yours truly.