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!

Ladies Self-Defense Seminar

 Its happening again!

This post is to cover what we have learn from the seminar with Mr.Antonio on 5th August.

Dance! No, its a way to pull your hands off from bad pplz.

KICK!

Knee in the groin.

How to get out from a mount. P/S: My mom is FABULOUS behind there.

ROLE-PLAY criminals.

You get to apply whatever you learn to escape.

You never know when self-defense is necessary, so better to have it than to use it without having it.

If you wish to join, please contact us ASAP to reserve your space.

Performed Wai Kru at ASBA Gala Night

Kinabalu Fighters was invited to perform and represent the art of self-defense at ASBA (Art, Style & Beauty Activist Association) Glitters & Glamorous Gala Nite 2012 at Shangrila's Tangjung Aru Resort.

 Offered a booth as well to demo our specialties =)

Datuk Hjh. Azizah, The Minister of Consumer Welfare and Community Development, graced the even. Even herself tried out punches with Coach Julian (in top photo grid). Other guests tried out as well (as shown in bottom grid in the above photo).

 There were also other booths as well:

Jeffie Jeff Make-up, events and stage performance services.

UniqueBakez

Victoria Jackson, cosmetics.

 I went to perform Wai Kru for our performance slot, while my other coach, Randall, and Daniel (long time KF member & fighter) performed Muay Boran.

My outfit:

Hehe kap.

FairTex MuayThai pants. A generous gift from my partners - Coach Julian and wife, Ms.Fara. Love it to the max!!

Ms.Fara's pink FairTex gloves for the performance.

 Le Performance!!!

Derp WaiKru

Coach Randall and Daniel doing Muay Boran

Awesome KF Team. Can't I just change my signature pose? Boring me =P

 It was a great experience and we got positive feedback from the crowd. Most important thing is we enjoyed it.

So, besides coming to the gym to try out our free class, you can give us a holler if you intent to have us to perform Wai Kru and Muay Boran in relation to events.

Oh and..... *kof kof kof *

 Morning Belly Dance classes coming soon? This August, stay tune...

Ladies Self Defense & MMA Seminar by Coach Antonio Battistessa

Hola fit and sexy readers! KinabaluFighters gonna held a LADIES SELF-DEFENSE Seminar.

Do spread this news around especially those free on 4th & 5th August. Your girlfriends, mother, grandma, sisters, relatives, wife (wives, kof*), ex (yea if you're still cool with them), you yourself perhaps and any ladies you cared for.

Below is a long overdue post, as I had my first MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) seminar with Coach Antonio from Italy.

Using boxing gloves to "throw" at your partner. What's this for?

 In this seminar, I learn alot of practical things about MMA especially when it comes to real self-defense situations.

It actually makes you realize how accurate and strength you put in your punches.

The take down.

In white rash guard is Azrin, the assistant of the day.

 Antonio taught ways on how to take down on a bigger guy, even with this petite frame and lower strength.

Ground and pound

Serious stuff.

I have to admit it was awkward at first when I did my first ground training with AJ Pyro and BorneoTribalSquad during an MMA training earlier this year.

Then, I became fascinated after trying out CrazyMonkeyDefense and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at Studio23 by Albert and Reuben.

Yep, alot of body contacts. But I'm glad our gym is clean everyone trains hard and seriously. Like, seriously.

Ladies, as for the seminar - fret not. I'll be there assisting Antonio as a demo "dummy" so even there's extra participant I can fill in the odd numbers as well =)

Kinabalu Fighters, graffiti art by CrackoArt.

Oh and psstt - Something delicious cooked up by CoreFitness leaked by Sam's tweet himself and not official announce on Corefitness FB page yet.

So if you're interested in the gym or existing member who wants to extend your membership, you know the drill.

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!

Kuching Trip - SS Fighter Gym & Studio 23

Was in Kuching from 8th - 12th June for Kyan!me (an anime, comic, games, and Japanese cultural convention, which some of you wouldn't be surprise of me attending this type of events since I have the essence of geek in me) over the weekend.

 What to do on Monday? Well, Julian (my Muay Thai coach), Fara (the wife) and I (okay, light bulb not intended zzz) decided to pay the local gyms a visit.

 First one was SS Fighters Muay Thai Gym.

Kids showing off because they can. lulz.

  Gotta love the kids, there wasn't any trainings going on at the moment but these kids were doing their own training. Well, actually they started showing their muay boran skills and muay thai techniques when we were around to check out the gym. Seems like intentional. So cute, lulz. I'll be teaching kids muay thai soon anyways so am starting to enjoy the view of it. =)

Studio for dance classes, etc.

Pretty decent retail stock display.

 And I got myself a tank top.

 They have machines for cardio and strength training as well.

Now move on to next visit, which we also tried their classes. So happen that Julian knows Reuben, who is also Aikido instructor (from last year's Kyan!me, they did a demo for the event) + Crazy Monkey Defense trainer, who is kind enough to brought to his regular training ground at Studio23.

Julian and I join Reuben with Crazy Monkey Defense and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class instructed by Albert while Fara join the belly dance class taught by Albert's wife. I gotta say I enjoy every bit of it!

Albert giving demo, pointers on technique before starting.

 Clean, ventilated, minimalist, feels like "home". PINK KETTLEBELLS.

 A very patient and clear delivery of techniques teaching by instructor. PINK KETTLEBELLS

Friendly members. My training partner Joey (then found out apparently we have the same name, at least we both have our own nicknames too =D), is really helpful and willing to be patient on bringing me into this sport since I'm really new to it. I love the fact that she always give feedbacks on the moves and get it right. PINK KETTLEBELLS

 I decided to save rolling until my next visit after I polish abit on my grappling first.

They also have some interesting workout challenge on board.

 Did I mention they have nice looking PINK KETTLEBELLS?

Lol I love the name.

Group pic with the bunch. Awesome people. Pic taken by Fara.

Besides the food, I think Studio23 became one of the reason why I love Kuching. There's various things I love about Kuching but I'm saving that in my personal blog instead.

So if you ever step food on Kuching, either business trip, study, vacation, or settle down and looking for a place to train I highly recommend these two place for you to check out.