Wenisa Ng introduces Judo Fitness

Wenisa Ng's Certifications

• Personal Training
• Health Coach
• Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist
(American Council on Exercise)

• Women Fitness Specialist
(National Academy of Sports Medicine)

• Movement Based Flexibility
• Resisted Movement Training
(Premier Training, UK)


How did you first get involved in the fitness industry?
I started teaching aerobics 20 years ago. I later joined an international gym chain and worked my way up the ranks – from fitness instructor to personal trainer to fitness training manager – before I set up Activ Studio in 2011.

Why set up your own studio?
I wanted my own place so I could focus on personal training for specific demographics – geriatrics, people with health challenges, those recovering from injuries – groups which require specific skill sets and knowledge. The group classes were a later addition for clients who had progressed well, believe in our training philosophy and wanted to broaden their experience with us. Each instructor is handpicked to give the best class experience based on their abilities in handling special groups. The group fitness programmes offered here are designed with our clients in mind. For example, barre classes for toning, fat burning and flexibility; TRX classes for cardiovascular fitness and strength; airflow yoga for postural alignment and myofascial release.

No martial arts?
We’ve had martial arts instructors approach us before but we felt they were not a natural fit. There are other gyms which offer a range of martial arts classes but that’s not part of Activ Studio’s DNA.

Why Judo Fitness then?
When Oon Yeoh, a former national judo champion, approached me about offering judo classes at Activ Studio, I saw the potential of making judo more accessible to the general public. Together, we conceptualized a unique training programme called Judo Fitness. Although judo is a martial art, it is also very much a sport and there’s an underlying athletic foundation that includes a holistic combination of strength, agility, balance and coordination that manifests itself in very dynamic, fluid movements. It is these elements that set Judo Fitness apart from the usual group fitness programmes. I see Judo Fitness as an interactive and enjoyable way to achieve fitness goals such as weight loss, cardiovascular fitness and functional movements relevant to daily life such as learning how to fall safely. 

Is Judo Fitness basically judo without the uniform and without the sparring?
There may be some sparring but it will not be competitive-oriented as Judo Fitness has a very fitness-based approach. What you can expect are judo-based drills and movements that will be performed without having to wear a judogi (uniform). For those who want to take it to the next level, there is a competitive judo class which will also be available at Activ Studio.
 

Who can attend Judo Fitness and when does it start?
Anyone who wants to try a new fitness programme which uses core judo techniques and movements to increase calisthenics strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, agility and balance are welcome to give Judo Fitness a try. Don’t worry if you’re an absolute beginner, we will be nice! Judo Fitness classes commence at Activ Studio in January, 2019. But we'll probably have some free trial classes in December so contact us if you are keen to give this a spin.

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