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Radeem Rahman: You Must Believe | Journey to Becoming Singapore’s first Professional MMA fighter

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | Singapore’s first professional MMA fighter talks about overcoming failure to realise his dreams

Pinnacle Sports SG: New Fight Gym Offers Exclusive Founders Promo

Till 31 December 2024: The latest gym addition to Singapore’s fitness and wellness scene announces its grand opening in Tampines.

Exclusive Promotion: Choke Clinch Crank Combat

Till 31 December 2024: In partnership with Choke Clinch Crank Combat, we are offering an exclusive promotion of the coffee table book.

Skye Neal: Dedicated Golf Coach Gets Emotional Recalling His Days as a Former Professional Player

Humans of Sentosa | “What ignites a fire in me when I play golf? That’s a good question. I’m not competitive anymore – in the sense that I’m not a professional who plays for money now – but when you’re playing against anybody, you play to win. And I’m a terrible loser. I hate to lose.”

Garie Tang: When the Body’s Work is Done, the Mind’s Work Begins

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The multi-talented fighter talks about how the pursuit of martial arts is about the training of the mind as it is of the body.

Syafiq “The Slasher” Samad: Believing in a Higher Power

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The former MMA fighter talks about overcoming suicidal thoughts and believing in a higher power.

Gabriel Huang: Inspiring Singapore’s Next Generation of Wrestlers

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The former MMA fighter and national wrestler talks about moulding the future generation.

Alexsandro “Leke” Machado: Giving Back to His Community

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The highly-respected BJJ practitioner in Singapore shares how he’s giving back to his community.

Samantha Quek: She Fought Through a Fractured Spine

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The undefeated professional boxer in Singapore shares how martial arts transformed her.

Tucum and Baiana Santos: Partners in Life, Partners on the Mats

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The capoeira and BJJ couple open up about the dynamic complexity and beauty of married life.

HSBC SVNS SGP 2024

3 – 5 May 2024: A brand new HSBC SVNS brings together a unique festival of sport, music, food, fitness and immersive experiences.

LIV Golf Singapore

3 – 5 May 2024: Bear witness to elite golf as LIV Golf Singapore returns to Sentosa Golf Club.

Sophia Pay: Tragic Death of Sibling Inspired Kindness to Strangers and a More Purposeful Life 

People of Legends | “Sometimes, I do wonder. What if my brother called me the day he wanted to kill himself? Is there something I could have done? That emotion is very unresolved, because there’s nothing that you can do about it now.”

GoalKick: Football Academy Creates Level Playing Field in Singapore

The football academy in Singapore shares its mission to provide quality training for every kid with a dream.

Arz: Picking Up the Pieces After Heartbreaking Divorce by Leaning on Faith and Boxing Practice

People of Legends | “I went for counselling, and the counsellor gave me very good advice. She said my ex-wife is out there smiling, laughing and enjoying her life as though I never existed. She’s living her best life right now, while I’m here spiralling. Don’t I deserve to be happy, too?”

Ray Kua: Athlete Turned Entrepreneur Strives to Make Quality Training Accessible to All Youths

“Maybe one day, the same kids we train will grow up and represent the country in major tournaments overseas. I’m doing this to help give as many kids in Singapore – whether they come from privileged backgrounds or not – a chance.”

Hailey: Leaning on Combat Sports as a Coping Mechanism 

People of Legends | “In 2015, a family member whom I was close to committed suicide. It’s taken me a few years to talk about this without crying. With time, I’ve been able to speak about it to a couple of close friends, but beyond that, I don’t really bring it up in conversation.”

Afiq: Once an Obese Kid, Boxing Coach Hopes to Transform Lives with Empathy

People of Legends | ““I was that fat kid for most of my childhood. I just remember liking to eat a lot in school. You cannot find many photos of me from back then because I tried to avoid taking pictures as much as possible…

Francisco: At 50, Inspiring Mexican in Singapore Sees Boxing as a Metaphor for Life

People of Legends | “In the ring, you’re by yourself. You may get punched or knocked down, and regardless of whether you win or lose, you gotta stand up and keep going. That’s how things go in real life.”

Kai: Former National Boxer Steps Back in the Ring to Aid the Fight Against Child Cancer in Singapore

People of Legends | “On days where I feel unmotivated and don’t feel like running, reminding myself that there are people out there who believe we can raise money and fight for a cause really gives me drive. It gives my punches more depth, and my jabs have more meaning now.”