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Jul 06:
The
Combat Academy Amateur Boxing Selections will be organised on 28th
and 29th July 06 and will feature Singapore's best amateur boxers
competing in 10 different weight categories.
The
venue is TRACOM (former Police Academy), along Thomson Road. Programme
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Jul 06:
Muay
Thai classes available now! Look out for SKD Tactical and Kali classes
starting soon. Click
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Jun 06:
Krav
Maga Programmes are now available in Singapore! Choose Boxing for
fitness and skills! Click
here for more details |
| About
Combat Academy |
Combat
Academy Pte Ltd was established in 2006 with the purpose of introducing
and promoting the different styles of Martial Arts.
We
aim to organize regular calendar of events ranging from tournaments
to public demonstrations. In so doing, we will be working hand-in-hand
with the respective associations and clubs to offer martial arts
practitioners and enthusiasts, opportunities to showcase their skills.
These
tournaments will cater to both local and international participation.
In the case of local (Singaporeans) martial arts gyms & participants,
this is an opportunity for them to showcase their skills in their
different disciplines of the arts & to be selected to represent
the country in regional & even international tournaments in
the near future.
Complimentary
to this calendar of events, we will also be developing programmes
skewed towards facilitating & educating the ge
neral public,
corporate companies & schools in the different styles of martial
arts and benefits they possess. As part of our 2006 programme, we
will be offering Amateur Boxing & Krav Maga (Israeli fighting
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Boxing
(Amateur and Professional) – Core Programme
Boxing is a sport where two participants of similar weight
attack each other with their fists in a series of one to
three-minute intervals. In both Olympic and professional
divisions, the combatants avoid their opponent's punches
whilst trying to land punches of their own. Points are awarded
for clean, solid blows to the legal area on the front of
the opponent's body above the waistline, with hits to the
head and torso being especially valuable. The fighter with
the most points after the scheduled number of rounds is
declared the winner. Victory may also be achieved if the
opponent is knocked down and unable to get up before the
referee counts to ten (a Knockout, or KO) or if the opponent
is deemed too injured to continue.
Krav
Maga - (Core Program)
Krav Maga is an Israeli Fighting & defense tactics system.
The system is comprised of simple, easy to learn techniques
based on natural body movements & logical defense principals.
Consequently, practitioners can attain a high level of proficiency
in a relatively short period of instruction. The tactics
even work in harsh, uncontrolled violent environments. Frequently
asked questions available here.
Filipino
Martial Arts
The Filipino martial arts can be described in three distinct
territorial styles- Arnis, Escrima & Kali- that are
found in the northern, central & southern Philippines,
respectively. Based in weapon skills and empty hand skills(such
as kicking, punching, trapping, and grappling). The FMA
covers all the fighting ranges, defending against armed
and unarmed attacks with whatever is available. It teaches
the interrelationship between empty hand skills and weapons
that develops many different types of skills for combat.
Muay
Thai (Amateur and Professional)
Muay Thai is
the Thai name for an indigenous form of martial art practiced
in several Southeast Asian countries. Muay Thai is referred
to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands,
feet, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this
art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability
to execute strikes using eight points of contact, as opposed
to the four points (fists, feet) in many other forms of
martial arts. This effectively gives the practitioner the
ability to debilitate opponents with any combination of
the eight limbs.
Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport
that emphasizes ground grappling, with free sparring being
an important training method. The aim is generally to use
a variety of grappling holds to advance in positioning,
and to finally obtain a submission hold. Referred to as
"Position before Submission". Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
is usually practiced in a gi very similar or identical to
a judogi, but non-gi training is also part of the training
regimen in many BJJ schools, and is sometimes referred to
as 'submission wrestling'. It is well known for its effectiveness
in mixed martial arts/no holds barred fighting. It was made
famous by Royce Gracie in the 1993 Ultimate Fighting Championship.
It also has realistic self-defense application.
Mixed
Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport in which two
competitors attempt to achieve dominance over one another
by utilizing a wide variety of permitted martial arts techniques,
including striking and grappling.The concept of allowing
such flexibility in styles was partly to assess and determine
which style of martial arts is the most effective in combat
situation. Though often referred to as "No Holds Barred"
fighting, tournaments are regulated with minimal rules with
goal of protecting the fighters.
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Led
by internationally trained instructors, these programmes draw and
build upon different aspects of an individual’s physical (fitness
and physique) and mental (such as confidence and perseverance) development.
These are no doubt, positive traits for anyone. Not just for the
working adult, our programmes are available to and can be tailored
to
fit the needs and requirements of company wellness initiatives
and school Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programmes.
As
such, Combat Academy is able to offer sponsors and partners alike
many marketing opportunities that will reach out to a wide demographics
base. The popularity in martial arts can be observed in the high
participation rate of both genders, children and adults alike. International
popularity has been further showcased and enhanced by various blockbuster
films.
Combat
Academy also offers enthusiasts and exponents top quality equipment.
Get the latest martial arts training, protective and fight gear
from us. |
| The
Team
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Sascha
Soliano
Chief Instructor and Principal of Combat Academy, Sascha has an
extensive experience in martial arts. As a competitive boxer for
Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association (SAFSA), he competed in
several tournaments, successfully winning championship titles. He
is also one of only two instructors in progress to instruct in the
Krav Maga methods of self-defense. Prior to establishing Combat
Academy, Sascha served in the Singapore Armed Forces in the elite
Special Operations Force. Highlights of his career include completing
the U.S. BUD Seal Course in 2003.
He is currently also Singapore's first civilian
Krav Maga instructor.
Certifications
•Certificate of Meritorious Performance in SAFSA boxing 1995/1996
• ASP Baton instructor AIC registration no 22755
• ASP Tactical Handcuff instructor AIC registration no 607
• Krav Maga Certificate of Excellence for Best Trainee (Military
& Law enforcement)
• Part 1 Krav Maga Instructor (Philippines)
• Part 2 Krav Maga Instructor (Australia)
Championship Titles
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1995
SAFSA Novice light weight champion
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1995
Singapore Novice light weight champion |
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Darren
De Silva
Proprietor of Mixed Martial Arts Academy, Darren has 23 years of
experience in various styles of Martial Arts. During his competitive
career, he took home 3 Championships titles and received 2 Best
Fighter awards. His efforts and talent was rewarded with his selection
in 2002 to represent Singapore in Boxing. He is also the creator
of the F.E.A.R Self-Defense System as well as a self-defense system
for the visually handicapped.
Certifications
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Dan
in Flying Eagle Hapkido (U.K.)
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2nd
Dan in Flying Eagle Hapkido (Singapore)
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Muay
Thai Coach Certification (Thailand)
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Part
1 Krav Maga instructor (Philippines)
Championship
Titles
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1992
Police Boxing Novices T ournament Featherweight Champion.
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1992
Police Force Inter-squad Boxing Tournament Lightweight Champion.
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2000
Millennium Challenge Middleweight Boxing Champion. |
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Master
Mark Stewart
Since 1977 Mark Stewart has taught martial arts, self defense, sports
and fitnessin several unversities and centres. His work has also
included teaching man
y individual law enforcement and military personnel
throughout the years. Mark Stewart was the co-founder and head trainer
of the Los Angeles Chinatown Safety Patrol, founded in 1994.
Mark
Stewart began his martial arts training in the Chinese/Okinawa style
of Karate known as Uechi Ryu. At the age of 18 he was awarded his
1st degree Black Belt and in 1989 became the youngest 5th degree
Black Belt in the World, of the Okinawa Karate Do Association, Futenma,
Okinawa, Japan. Since 1997 Mark Stewart has been a private student
of Ted Wong in Bruce Lee’s martial art, known as Jeet Kune
Do. He
is an instructor of Philippine Weaponry, known as Kali and has taught
throughout the world in countries such as Japan, France, Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Canada and the USA. Mark Stewart is a former
Karate Champion and 1992 Grand Champion in the Great Lakes Region
of the USA as well as a “Full Contact” International
Kickboxing Competitor.
Mark
is currently the Training Manager of Defensive Tactics and Un-armed
Combat for X-Secure here in Singapore and is an Elective Sports
Coach at Singapore Poly-Techinic College where he teaches self defense.
Combat Academy is proud to have him as an associate.
For
more information on Mark, please visit I-JKD.
Career
Higlights
• 1974-1991 - Uechi Ryu Karate: William Keith and James Thompson
• 1979-1982 - Arnis: Edgar Guevarra
• 1980-1985 - Kickboxing: Brian Lentz
• 1985-1986 - Wing Chun: Sam Chan
• 1986-1991 - Wing Chun: Randy Williams
• 1986-present - *Martial Art: Louie Campos
• 1987-1994 - Kali and Jun Fan Gung Fu/KB : Dan Inosanto
• 1987-1996 - Kali and Jun Fan Gung Fu/KB: Ted Lucylucay
• 1991-1997 - Muay Thai: Nanfa Seharadecho and Vut Kamnark
• 1991-1997 - Savate: Francais Echinard and Nicholas Saigniac
• 1997-present - Jeet Kune DoTM: Ted Wong
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David
Alexis
David brings to Combat Academy, 20 years of competitive experience
in Boxing. He has won numerous medals at both local and regional
levels. His experience and winning ways led to him taking on the
responsibility of coaching and managing the Police Boxing Team during
the Arafura Games in 2000. His adeptness as athlete is further exemplified
in his success in shooting competitions. He is also a qualified
Level 1 Paramedic and Firearm & Self-Defense Instructor.
Career
Highlights
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2004
Silver, Johore Shield Shooting Competition
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2003
Bronze, Johore Shield Shooting Competition
Gold, Pesta Sukan Shooting Competition
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2000
Coach and Manager, Police Boxing Team at Arafura Games in Darwin
Australia
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1998
Assistance National Coach
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1997
Quarter Finalist, Light Heavyweight Division, World Games in Calgary
Canada
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1996
Silver, Heavyweight Division Agung’s Cup
Commissioner of Police Commendation for Outstanding Contribution
to Sports Bronze, Light Heavyweight Division Asean Boxing Tournament
Quarter Finalist, President Cup International Boxing
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1993
Bronze, Light Heavyweight Division SEA Games
Quarter Finalist, Mayor’s Cup International Boxing
Gold, Middle Weight Division National Championship
Gold, Light Heavyweight Division Pesta Pulau Penang International
Boxing
Received Award for Best Sport Team in the Singapore Police Force |
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Zamri
Bin Mohamed Salleh
Zamri is an accomplished Taekwondo exponent having medaled in several
tournaments over the last few years. These include Golds in the
National Championship Pesta Sukan (2002, 2001, 1998) as well as
the Yew Tee Cup (2000). His repertoire of martial arts skills also
includes amateur boxing. An integral member of the Combat Academy
team, he is an Unarmed Combat Instructor and Contact Tactics Specialist.
Career
Highlights
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2004
Silver, National Championship Pesta Sukan
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2002
Gold, National Championship Pesta Sukan
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2001
Gold, National Championship Pesta Sukan
Bronze, Inter Division Championship
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2000
Silver, National Championship Pesta Sukan
Gold, Yew Tee Cup
Gold, Inter Division Pesta Sukan
Runner Up, Boxing Singapore Novice
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1999
Gold, National Championship
Gold, Inter Division Championship
Silver, Inter District/Constituency
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1998
Gold, National Championship
Gold, inter Division Championship
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1988
Runner Up, Inter District/Constituency |
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Mohammad
Abdul Kadir Bin Zainal Abidin
Kadir’s martial arts initiation began with Silat in 1989.
He proved himself as a fierce and successful competitior working
his way up from the Junior category to eventually being selected
to represent Singapore in international competition One of the highlights
of his Silat career was ranking 3rd in his class during the 1997
Silat World Championships. After almost 10 years competing in Silat,
he then turned his attention to Boxing, Tae Kwon Do and Muay Thai
where he continued to excel. His experience certainly makes him
the appropriate person to lead Combat Academy's Muay Thai programme.
Experience/
Credentials
• Unarmed Combat Instructor
• Unarmed Tactics Instructor
• Defense Tactics Instructor
• Contact Tactics Instructor
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2004 Gold, Tae Kwon Do National Championship
• 2003 Gold, Boxing Unit Tournament
• 2002 Gold, Boxing Tournament
Gold, Tae Kwon Do Tournament
• 2001 Gold, Tae Kwon Do National Championship
Gold, Tae Kwon Do Unit Tournament
• 2000 Gold, Tae Kwon Do National Championship
Gold, Tae Kwon Do Unit Tournament
• 1998 Gold, Tae Kwon Do Unit Tournament
• 1997 Selected for National Silat Team
Ranked Third in the World Championships.
• 1996 Gold, Class D category, Silat National Championship
• 1994 Selected for 1995 SEA Games Silat team
• 1993 Selected for 1993 SEA Games Silat team
Gold, Malaysia Open (Under 23) Sukma Invitational
• 1992 Selected for National Silat Team
Ranked Fifth in the World Championships
Participated in the Southern Thailand International Invitation Open
• 1991 Gold, Silat National Championship (Junior Category)
Silver, Silat interclub Championship (Junior
Category)
• 1990 Gold, Silat National Championship (Junior Category)
• 1989 Silver, Silat National Championship (Junior Category)
Bronze, Silat interclub Championship (Junior Category) |
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Damian
Jon Arul
Leading Combat Academy’ Law Enforcement Programmes is a natural
fit for Damian as he has served 9 years in the Singapore Armed Forces
with 7 years of which he was with the Republic of Singapore Navy,
Naval Diving Unit’s Special Warfare Group (NDUSWG). Some of
the highlights of his training has been with U.S. SEAL teams as
well as the French Naval Commandos. Proficient in a variety of military
skills, techniques and methodology, he also served as Weapons and
Course Instructor for the NDUSWG.
Training
Highlights
• Dignitary/ Witness Protection, Tactical Explosive Entry
School (TEES), Memphis, U.S.A
• Complete Close Quarter Battle (CQB), Tactical Explosive
Entry School (TEES), Memphis, U.S.A
• ASP Tactical Handcuff Instructor Course
• ASP Tactical Baton Instructor Course
• Katana Security Bodyguard Training Course, UK |
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Sean
Douglas
Sean
is the propreitor and Chief Instructor of Tiger Pitt, a Muay Thai
& MMA Camp, located in Phuket, Thailand. His passion for martial
arts started at the age of 5 when he started training in Judo Kwan.
He first started competing at the age of 7 and has since received
various accolations and awards. His perserverance and hunger for
knowledge over the years has led to a proficiency in styles such
as Tae Kwon Do (3rd degree black belt), Ninjitsu, Kung Fu, Amateur
Boxing, Okinawa Ju Jitsu (black belt), Kickboxing. He has trained
with prominent martial artist such as Frank Shamrock, Kung Lee,
Tommy Moshan, Leedo Water, Pat Militage and Shi Ying Ming.
He
is also the founder of "Take A Stance" women's self defense.
This year he will be competing in the King's Cup in Thailand (Nov
06).
Career
Highlights
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Competed
in Sabaki Challenge and Knock Down Karate. 5 in US, 9 in Japan,
1 in Korea
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Currently
ranked number 1 in chinese kickboxing in IKF as well as in Muay
Thai under ISKA
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Won
US Kickboxing titles under ISKA
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Fought
in a Muay Thai bout on the UBC Thai Channel
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2004
- present 10
pro fights in thailand including a highlight fight in lumpinee
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2004
K-1 Max tryouts, Bilagio Las Vegas
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1999
- 2000 Competed in 5 Sanshou fights under IKF as part of Kung Lee's
fight team
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1998
- 2000 Bondo Amateur Champion
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1998
- 1999 Kronk Boxing Team member
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Boon
Kit
2nd
Dan Black Belt in International K
yokushin Karate Organisation (IKO)
Singapore Oyama Karate-Do Kyokushinkaikan (SOKK)
Training
since 1992, and has accumulated a total of 12 years of experience,
with comprehension in Self-defense technique. Have undergone supervision
and guidance by Shihan Peter Chong, (PBM 8th Dan Chairman of Kyokushin
Karate Asia and Middle East) in self-defense, unarmed combat training,
T-Baton (Tong-Fa) and Bo-Stick (Staff) fighting and is able to conduct
classes specifically to Karate, Kickboxing, self-defense, unarmed
combat and weapon fighting.
Career
Highlights
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2004
– Present Coach of West Coast Dojo (Karate & Kickboxing)
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2004
– Present Assistant Coach of Bukit Ho Swee C.C. Dojo (Karate)
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2005
Coach of kickboxing & Children’s Karate class at Legends
Fort Canning Country Club
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2005
Achieved 2nd Dan Black Belt
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2004
Self-defense and Karate Intro class at Singapore Air Force School
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2002
– 2004 Assistant Coach of Orchard Tower headquarter Dojo
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2002
Achieved 1st Dan Black Belt
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1992
Joined SOKK
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Irving
Henson
As
Network Director and Founder of Profit Personal Training Network,
Irving has been providing fitness services in the industry for the
past 6 years. He was one of the top trainers in one of the mega
gyms and set out to set up Pro-Fit Personal Training Network in
2003. Together with Combat Academy and Mixed Artial Arts Academy,
Pro-fit has been providing
Singaporeans with top-of-the line fitness and martial arts instruction.
Irving
is also the strength and conditioning coach for both Singapore's
Team Racing for Singapore and Tsunami Fight Team.
Irving
has also contributed fitness articles to various magazines and publications
and is the sole contributor for fitness articles to www.miw.com.sg
which is one of Singapore's leading men's portals.
Irving
is certfied by various organisations including :
Certified
Personal Trainer by National Endurance Sports Trainers
Association (2006)
Certified in CPR by Singapore Red Cross Society (2006)
Certified Personal Trainer by National Academy Of Sports Medicine
(2004)
Certified Personal Trainer by American Fitness Professionals and
Associates (2002)
Certified Nautilus Trainer (2002)
Certified in First Aid by Singapore Red Cross Society (2002) |
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