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COMBAT ACADEMY AMATEUR BOXING TOURNAMENT Organised by Combat Academy in conjunction with Fitness Asia 2006, the Amateur Boxing Tournament will see the participation of some of our top amateur boxers from various local clubs and gyms. This tournament is set to give local amateur boxers the opportunity to showcase their skills while enlightening the audience on the finer points of the “sweet science”, it is necessary in efforts to develop and strive for a Sporting Singapore. Boxing is internationally popular and has been steadfast not only as a competitive sport (at amateur and professional levels) or as a form of martial arts but also as a general fitness activity that appeals to the greater public.
Unlike in professional boxing, the primary emphasis in amateur boxing
is on scoring points with punches. A point is scored when the boxer
connects with the white portion (which across the knuckles) of his
gloves. The other differentiation in amateur boxing is that all
boxers are required to wear protective headgear. It is this form
of boxing that is practiced in international events such as the
Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games. Amateur boxing is an integral
and necessary route of passage for those seeking professional status
in the sport of Boxing. Programme highlights from 8th to 10th September during Fitness Asia 2006 includes several categories of amateur and professional fights daily. The audience will also be treated to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights which is gaining popularity worldwide as fighters from different training backgrounds and expertise meet in the ring to better each other. Fitness Asia 2006 - Sports, Spa, Gym Fitness Asia 2006 is Singapore's leading consumer exhibition for visitors to get acquainted with the hottest trends and latest developments in sporting activities, exercise regimes, fitness apparel, sports equipment, wellness spas, health and nutrition, as well as a host of other related products and services.
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November
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King Of The Cage Mixed Martial Arts Tournament in conjunction with Big Boyz Toyz Exhibition. 30 Nov to 3 Dec 06, Singapore Expo Hall
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July |
Combat Academy Amateur Boxing Selection 2006, 28th and 29th Jul 06. Venue:TRACOM, 7pm onwards (updated). Featuring over 30 boxers competing in 10 different weight categories, it will showcase our best amateur boxers and set new benchmarks for the sport in Singapore. Sponsored By
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Organized
by Combat Academy, the Singapore Amateur Boxing Championships aims
to rekindle local interests in the sport of amateur boxing with
the long-term goal of recovering Singapore’s past glory in
regional boxing. Endorsed and supported by the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association, the Championship promises to showcase some of Singapore’s best local talents. It has been. This Championship serves as an annual platform in support of the selection process for the National squad to represent Singapore in international competition. Unlike
in professional boxing, the primary emphasis in amateur boxing is
on scoring points with punches. A point is scored when the boxer
connects with the white portion (which across the knuckles) of his
gloves. The other differentiation in amateur boxing is that all
boxers are required to wear protective headgear. It is this form
of boxing that is practiced in international events such as the
Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games. The night’s programme will also bring together various forms of martial arts with demonstration rounds featuring Filipino Escrima (Filipino martial arts system), Krav Maga (an Israeli defensive tactics system), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing). This showcase event truly embodies virtues such as discipline, confidence, patience and perseverance. Combat Academy would like to thank Caroline Strover and Ming Chien for contributing photographs of the event. Click here to view. |
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