Basic Kimura from the Guard, plus a sneaky counter Armbar

Very good tips on the kimura from closed guard as shown by Brandon Quick. Pay attention to the hip switch.

GONG XI FA CAI 2011!

We will be closed for the Chinese New Year celebrations from the 3rd of February 2011.

Training resumes on 17th February 2011.

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year!!!

Season finale for 2010!

Well, BJJ season for 2010 ended with a bang! Great turnout, awesome training on the mats! We'll be taking a break and resume training on Thursday, 6th January 2011. See you then!

Thanks to Aizat for the photo.

Samuel Wee seminar @ Ding's Gym 1/4/10

Some photos from the seminar.

Important Announcement:

Our coach Mandeng has been officially promoted to PURPLE BELT by his instructor Sean 'Abdula' Bansfield.

Well done, Mandeng. Congratulations!!

Final training session with "The Scorpion".

Final training session with our sparring partner Meng "the Scorpion" before he leaves for Australia next week. All the best, bro!

Thursday's Class on 14/1/10

Drago Boras from Sweden came in for some mat time. Thanks for dropping in, bro!

No-gi training session

Some pics of our 1st no-gi training session:

SHOUT OUT!

Congrats to our training partner Leong, who was promoted to blue belt by his instructor Sam Wee (KDT) last week.

Good job, buddy!

An invitation by Mandeng

Mandeng at Arnold's, 2004.

Mandeng taking on his bigger sized opponent.

Janson and Mandeng in Singapore March '08.

I am here to invite you and your family & friends to join the class (actually it's more like a training group, with a very informal set-up, no sifu/sensei thing) ,with practices on Monday (8pm-10.00pm. You may leave anytime if its too long) and Saturday's open mat (6.15pm-7.15pm).

Anyways, just some quick info on BJJ- it's a highly effective martial arts that emphasizes grappling and ground control. In BJJ, we teach throws and takedown, submissions (joint locks and chokes), positioning and pinning, and half the class is spent on 'rolling'- that's the BJJ's lingo for sparring. There is no form or kata to be memorized, and if you're concerned about getting black eyes, worry not! This is a grappling art so no striking/hitting is allowed. In other words, BJJ is just like wrestling, but in judo uniform. This is not the main point, but in case you're curious of how effective BJJ is, well, you may always hit google or youtube for extra research.

BJJ provides excellent workouts, both for endurance and muscle strength. It is also a great de-stresser. Personally, as I am busy working full time and chasing the MBA at the same time, BJJ provides the outlet to channel my energy, it keeps me fit, and it definitely keep me sane.

Anyone, everyone, all (including children) are welcome to check out the class first before deciding. Absolutely NO previous sports/martial arts background is required - the class is tailored for beginners. Please don't hesitate to contact me at mandengg[at]gmail[dot]com for further information or any concern on fees, time, training etc.