JFC’S TEO, ASHIQ RULE WAKO OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
SINGAPORE’S Terrence “The Terminator” Teo* and Muhammad Ashiq won their respective divisions in the 2017 World Association of Kickboxing Organisation (WAKO) Arnold Classic & Oceania Championships held March 18 and 19 in Melbourne, Australia.
Both Teo and Ashiq of the Juggernaut Fight Club came home triumphant after a dominant display of skill and tenacity to bring down their opponents.
Terrence won by a convincing unanimous decision against New Zealand’s Igor Kim after three grueling rounds while Ashiq knocked out an Australian in the first minute of the opening round only.
“This win is very exciting for me as I had to go up against one of the best kickboxers from New Zealand. I really worked hard with my trainer Arvind Lalwani, and I feel honored that I can bring pride not only to my gym, Juggernaut Fight Club, but also to Singapore,” said Teo.
“It was a great experience meeting fighters from all walks of life. I gave it my all to put up a good fight. I am proud to represent Singapore and I can’t wait to see what else is in store for me,” said Muhammad Ashiq.
An initiative of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 2017 WAKO Arnold Classic & Oceania Championships is the world’s largest annual multi-sport festival which features live sports ranging from boxing, WAKO, Arnold Strongman, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and many more. The inaugural event also featured health and fitness workshops and activities for the audience to participate in. The event was also graced by a number of sports stars.
“I am very proud of both Terrence and Ashiq and what they achieved at the competition. Going up against fighters from Australia and New Zealand just showed that even if you come from a tiny island like Singapore, nothing can stop you from achieving your dreams if you’re willing to work hard,” said Arvind Lalwani, National Kickboxing Coach and Head Coach at Juggernaut Fight Club.
Photo credit: Juggernaut Fight Club
“With WAKO as our sanctioning body, there will be more opportunities like this for our Singapore fighters. We are definitely heading home with our heads held high.”
ABOUT JUGGERNAUT FIGHT CLUB
Established in 2011, Juggernaut Fight Club (JFC) is a premier fight gym that embraces fight sports as an alternative way of fitness as well as producing some of the best fighters in Singapore and South-east Asia. Led by our Director and Head Coach, Arvind ‘The
Juggernaut’ Lalwani, our international team of specialist trainers, bring with them a lifetime of experience and knowledge in technical guidance and physical training. The 6 martial disciplines of Boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Dutch kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) on offer will allow trainees endless cross-training possibilities as they work on technical skills and physical conditioning. Our tailored programs will dish out a training menu that will work you physically the way a fighter does.
ABOUT WAKO AUSTRALIA
WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organization) is a leading karate kickboxing Martial Arts Association Australia. Founded in 1971 WAKO IF is the largest and ONLY recognized body for the sport of Amateur Kickboxing by SPORTACCORD and AIMS (which forms the 4th group in IOC alongside ARISF, ASOIF and AIOWF.) WAKO Australia aims to develop the sport in Australia to match that of the rest of the World. We look forward to bringing the BEST of the Australian Martial Artist to compete at recognised International events such as SPORTACCORD World Combat Games, IOC – IWGA International World Games, WAKO IF World Championship.
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