Sinosic-Perosh Martial Arts
"Leave your ego at the door"
SPMA Newsletter December 2008
Christmas and New Year schedule:
SPMA (Anthony, Elvis, Paul, John and Tiana) would like to wish all SPMA students and their families are very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. SPMA had its biggest and best year yet in 2008. We will be closed from Monday December 22nd to Sunday January 4th and reopen Monday January 5th. We hope you can all join us to make 2009 even better.
What a huge grading:
SPMA had 200 students grade from both Concord and Liverpool schools across 4 days. The highlight was presenting SPMA’s first BJJ black belt to Ben Power. Anthony and Elvis presented Ben with his black in front of 80 students! There were a lot of other high ranks given. You can see them all on our ranks page on our website. And if you want to see photos join the SPMA group on Facebook.
Christmas party and annual awards:
About 150 students, family and friends helped us celebrate Christmas and a great 2008. We will post photos up on the SPMA group on Facebook. Along with all you can eat pizza the annual awards were presented. And the winners are:
- Adult competitor of the year: Tie between Shaher Yar Khan and Shane Nix
- Adult most improved of the year: Shaher Yar Khan
- Kids competitor of the year: Adam Assuncao
- Kids most improved of the year: Jemma Malik
Thai Kickboxing sparring day:
Gopal Staples, Brendan Zammit, Greg Criticos and Erik Oeiteker all competed in the sparring day at JNI on November 29th. There are no winners and losers. It is a great way to get ring experience and test your skills.
Another grading:
Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh was recently promoted to 2nd degree black belt by his instructor Carlos Machado. You are eligible for your 2nd degree after 6 years from first receiving your black belt. As a 2nd degree black belt you are able to promote students to the rank of black belt.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter November 2008
CFC 6:
Cage Fighting Championships 6 was held on Friday 7/11/08 at the Big Top in Luna Park in Sydney. SPMA had 3 fighters compete in front of a sell out crowd of 1700 people. SPMA students, friends and family accounted for 150 of that total!
Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh won his match by rear naked choke in the second round, Shane Nix lost his Welterweight title after he had to stop in the third round due to injury and Fred Chahroura lost his match in the second round by TKO. You can read more about it and view photos on our website.
BJJ tournament results:
SPMA sent 4 competitors to the Pan Pacific BJJ Championships in Melbourne on November 15 and 16. They came back with 2 gold and 1 silver medal. Shaher Yar Khan finished an amazing competition year winning his weight division and the White Belt Open division. Bradley Zalloua won gold in his teenage division after 3 wins. Adam Assuncao and James Zalloua came 4th after losing their semi final matches.
SPMA put in a team of 20 students in the final NSWBJJ Federation tournament on November 2nd. Anthony Capano, Tyler Te Whata, Jamie Malik and Adam Assuncao won their kids divisions. Jemma Malik, Jordan Allen, Elyssa Mastroianni all finished with a place. In the adults divisions Shaher Yar Khan won the absolute division and came second in his weight division. Oscar Yildrim, Luke Martin, Johua Manoa Tawake and Martin Christensen all placed.
Next Thai Kickboxing Sparring Day:
The next Semi Contact Muay Thai/Boxing/Kickboxing Sparring Day is at J.N.I Ringside Gym (Unit 23/192a Kingsgrove Road, Kingsgrove) on Saturday 29th November 2008. The weigh in for fighters is at 11am Sharp and sparring commences 12pm. Fighters will be matched up on the Day.
Last grading of the year:
The next grading will be held on December 8 and 9 at Liverpool and December 10 and 11 at Concord.
SPMA Christmas party:
The SPMA Christmas party will be on Saturday December 13th. We will keep you posted on the place and time.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter October 2008
Another busy month. Here is what happened…
Bulldog Balmain Thai Kickboxing Show:
SPMA student Alison Hocking fought on Saturday 18th October at Five Dock RSL in a Muay Thai match. Alison lost by a close decision. It was a 3 round match under modified Thai rules (no elbows). Alison lost the first 2 rounds but came back strong to win the last round. A great performance by Alison.
ISKA BJJ comp:
The ISKA World Cup was held over 2 days on October 18th and 19th. SPMA put in a team of 14 in the BJJ divisions. The kids were on Saturday and adults on Sunday. Michael De Marco, Bradley Zalloua and Adam Assuncao won their kids divisions with James Zalloua, Anthony Capano, Tyler Te Whata, Jordan Pajarillo and Neil Megan all placing. Joshua Tawake won his adult division with Shaher Yar Khan, Peter Young and Alan Dam placing. Other members of SPMA who competed but did not place were Max Avery and Hossam Ghertasi.
JNI Sparring Day:
SPMA students Grant Hodson and Gopal Staples competed in a Thai Kickboxing Sparring Day at JNI on October 4th. The inter club sparring days is a great opportunity for students to fight in an amateur event against students from other clubs. Both competitors “win” on the day. Keep your eye out for more sparring days in the future.
Concord Carnival:
SPMA participated in the Concord Carnival on Sunday October 18th. SPMA had a stall, performed a demonstration on the main stage and held a BJJ workshop too. Thanks to the demo team who volunteered to perform and also set up the event. The demo team were Victor Fox, Adam Assuncao, Tom Goth-Towney, Chris Bavaro, Rafaelle Lagarto, Nick Puglisi and Joshua Graffeo.
CFC 6:
Cage Fighting Championships 6 is on Friday November 7th. Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh will be fighting as well as SPMA students Shane Nix and Fred Chahroura. Shane will be defending his belt for the first time. Come and get your tickets at SPMA.
Baywok Awards:
SPMA business partner Baywok Thai (Majors bay Rd Concord) provides 2 vouchers every 3 months to give out to students. The September awards were given to Shaher Yar Khan and Adam Assucao for their several competition wins in the adult and kids divisions respectively including the Australian Championships.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter September 2008
It has been a monster month since the last newsletter. Here is what happened…
Cage Fighting Championships 5:
Jesse Landry won a unanimous decision against Jon Leven at Cage Fighting Championships 5 in Sydney on September 12th. Jesse showed great skill and heart from start to finish of a very tough match. This brings his record to 2W 0L. Check out all the news and photos at www.cfcworld.com.au
JNI Thai Kickboxing show:
SPMA student Alison Hocking fought on Friday August 29th in Sydney in a Muay Thai match. Alison lost by TKO in the first round. It was her first loss in her 3 fights. But she has already accepted another fight and will be fighting in Sydney on October 18th.
Events BJJ “Sydney BJJ Challenge” tournament:
Events BJJ put on their first competition attracting 205 competitors across 25 schools representing 6 teams. The tournament started at 9.15am and finished at 2.15pm followed by a presentation. SPMA had 50 competitors from the Concord and Liverpool schools. SPMA students who won their divisions include David Ung, Shaher Khan, Matthew Hunt, Blair Kurtz, Sajid Pacuka, Ben Mallia, Tyler Te Whata, Anthony Capano, Damien Vaughan, Chris Bavaro, Adam Assuncao, Reece Huggard and Nick Stojcevski. Check out the website for all the results and photos at www.eventsbjj.com The tournament organisers Anthony Lange, Steve Perceval, Anthony Perosh and Elvis Sinosic want to thank all the competitors, referees and officials, volunteers, spectators and sponsors for a great event.
Will Machado Asia Pacific Championships:
SPMA sent a team of 7 students joined by Chief Instructors Anthony Perosh and Elvis Sinosic down to Melbourne for the September 13th competition. The team brought back 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze! Bernie Florence, Shaher Yar Khan and Adam Assuncao won gold, Martin Christensen won silver and Aaron Jones won bronze. Peter Sardelich and Ben Mallia put in good performances but missed out on the medals. You can check out more on www.bjj.com.au
Grading:
SPMA had record numbers of students grade in the September gradings. You can check out the latest “higher” ranks at our website www.spma.net.au
Kids timetable change at Concord and Liverpool:
Check the timetable on our website for updated kids classes at Concord and Liverpool.
What’s in October?
SPMA student Alison Hocking fighting on October 18, The ISKA World Cup on October 18 and 19 and the Concord Carnival on October 19.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter August 2008
Australian Pankration Championships:
The Australian Pankration Championships were held on Sunday August 24th. SPMA student Robert Lisita competed. He lost his first match to a BJJ blackbelt by submission right at the end of the 5 minute round after being ahead on points. A great effort for a BJJ white belt! Well done Robert.
JNI Thai Kickboxing show:
SPMA student Alison Hocking is fighting on Friday August 29th in Sydney in a Muay Thai match. It will be Alison’s third professional match. The action starts at 7pm at the Orion Function Centre in Campsie.
Next MMA show:
The next Cage Fighting Championships show is in Sydney on September 12th. SPMA student Jesse Landry will be fighting on the show. Tickets will be available from SPMA.
Next BJJ comps:
There are 3 BJJ comps in the next month. They are:
- NSWBJJ Federation Winter Cup in Sydney on August 31st
- Will Machado Nationals in Melbourne on September 13th
- Australian Jiu Jitsu Federation Sydney Challenge on September 28th.
All entry forms are available at SPMA or on our website.
Next grading:
The next grading will be held on September 15th and 16th in Liverpool and September 17th and 18th at Concord.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter July 2008
Private Lessons:
There are a number of instructors to help you fast track you’re training with private lessons. Private lessons are available for all BJJ and Thai Kickboxing students whether you are a beginner or advanced level. Register your interest with Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh or Elvis Sinosic.
Next BJJ comps:
The next BJJ comp is in Sydney on August 31st followed by the Machado Nationals in Melbourne on September 13th and then a competition run by the Australian Jiu Jitsu Council on September 28th.
More information about the events is posted on the noticeboard at Concord and Liverpool.
Next MMA show:
The next Cage Fighting Championships show is in Sydney on September 12th. SPMA student Jesse Landry will be fighting on the show. Tickets will be available from SPMA.
Next grading:
The next grading will be held on September 15th and 16th in Liverpool and September 17th and 18th at Concord.
Lighting upgrade:
We have doubled the amount of lighting on one side of the room at Concord. The other side will be done soon. At Liverpool we replaced all the lights with new globes. The difference is electrifying!
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter June 2008
SPMA instructors are back!
Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh was in hospital for 2 weeks and then at home for 2 weeks recovering from a right knee infection. He is back teaching full time but is still a couple of weeks away from starting to train. Anthony wants to thank all the students who sent get well cards, called, sent text messages, emailed, visited and brought lots of chocolate and DVDs to watch! Thanks!
Liverpool head instructor Paul Sinosic is also back to full teaching duties after breaking his right leg and ankle in March. Paul is now in the rehabilitation phase of his recovery and is working on his strength to get back on the mat.
Welcome back!
Full time:
SPMA has hired a second full time admin director Tiana Messina. Tiana was working part time previously with SPMA. Tiana will be working between the Concord and Liverpool schools. Welcome Tiana.
Grading:
Another grading has just finished. Congratulations to everyone that graded.
Next BJJ comp:
The next BJJ comp is in Sydney on August 24th followed by the Machado Nationals in Melbourne on September 14th. More information about the events is posted on the noticeboard at Concord and Liverpool.
Partnering with Bay Wok Thai:
SPMA has partnered up with Baywok Thai located at number 61 Majors Bay Rd run by owner Robert Galati. Baywok Thai give SPMA 2 vouchers every month to give away to SPMA students starting in May. The vouchers went to students with the most BJJ and Thai Kickboxing classes attended in May. Shaher Khan won a voucher for most BJJ classes and Neville Tam won a voucher for most Thai Kickboxing classes.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter May 2008
Chief Instructor hospitalised:
Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh is currently in hospital with a right knee infection. He has been there 10 days having surgery and antibiotics to clean it up. Anthony gets out of hospital in a few days and will return to SPMA to teach on Monday June 9th. He was scheduled to fight at CFC 4 but had to withdraw. You can expect to see Anthony in the ring again in August!
CFC 4 results:
SPMA student Shane Nix defeated Xavier Lucas and won the CFC welterweight title at Cage Fighting Championships 4 in Sydney on May 23rd. Both fighters were coming in with perfect records. It ended up being the toughest match to date for both competitors. In the end Shane Nix scored the victory after the referee stopped the match in the second round due to ground and pound. Well done to Shane. He is now the CFC champion and takes his record to 7 wins and 0 losses.
Next grading:
The next grading at Liverpool will be held on June 23rd in Liverpool and June 25th and 26th at Concord.
The Liverpool grading on Monday June 23rd is Kids at 5pm, BJJ at 6.30pm and Thai Kickboxing at 7.45pm.
The Concord grading is on Wednesday June 25th for senior kids at 5pm and BJJ at 7pm. And on Thursday June 26th at 4pm and 5pm for junior kids and Thai Kickboxing at 7pm.
There is also morning gradings at Concord on Thursday June 26th at 10am for Thai Kickboxing and 11am for BJJ.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter April 2008
Partnering with Bay Wok Thai:
SPMA has partnered up with Baywok Thai. They are the best Thai restaurant in Concord located at number 61 Majors Bay Rd. Baywok Thai are giving SPMA 2 vouchers every month to give away to SPMA students starting in May. SPMA students may get an extra reward if they train even harder! In the mean time go and visit the owner Robert Galati at Baywok Thai and enjoy a meal.
Next MMA show:
Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh and SPMA student Shane Nix will be fighting in the next Cage Fighting Championships show in Sydney on May 23rd. You can get tickets to the show at SPMA now.
Next BJJ show:
There are 3 BJJ (with gi) tournaments on the weekend of May 17 and 18. There is the Machado NSW state championships, ISKA and NSW BJJ Federation competitions. All entry forms are available on our website or at the school.
Next grading:
The next grading at Liverpool will be held on June 23rd in Liverpool and June 25th and 26th at Concord.
Private lessons:
There are a number of instructors to help you fast track you’re training with private lessons. Private lessons are available for all BJJ and Thai Kickboxing students whether you are a beginner or advanced level. Register your interest with Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh or Elvis Sinosic.
New Saturday morning Yoga instructor:
Anya Rowlands is now teaching Saturday mornings at 8.45am. Anya teaches Ki Yoga and also teaches the Monday and Wednesday 6pm classes.
Update on Paul:
Liverpool Head Instructor Paul Sinosic is healing well from his broken leg and itching to get back on the mat to teach and train in BJJ, Thai Kickboxing and MMA. He is back at Liverpool now managing the school but is still a few months away from teaching. We wish him a very speedy recovery.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter March 2008
Warriors Realm results:
On Friday February 29th SPMA had 3 students that fought at Warriors Realm at Homebush.
Fred Chahroura won his first professional match by decision. Chi Kit Cheung lost his match by decision in his third professional match. And Aaron Martin lost his match by TKO in the first round in his second professional match.
Well done to all the fighters! And a big thanks to the trainers and all the SPMA students who came along to support.
Next grading:
The next grading at Liverpool will be held on March 31st in Liverpool and April 2nd and 3rd at Concord.
The Liverpool grading on Monday March 31st is Kids at 5pm, BJJ at 6.30pm and Thai Kickboxing at 7.45pm.
The Concord grading is on Wednesday April 2nd for senior kids at 5pm and BJJ at 7pm. And on Thursday April 3rd at 4pm and 5pm for junior kids and Thai Kickboxing at 7pm.
There is also morning gradings at Concord on Thursday April 3rd at 10am for Thai Kickboxing and 11am for BJJ.
Local paper & True Local promotion:
SPMA and Concord Yoga is participating in the “Live the Good Life” promotion together with the Inner West Weekly, Liverpool Leader and True Local. Come and ask one of the staff at the school what it’s about. You may even get a prize!
Yoga instructor leaving:
Kriena Ryan is teaching her last class at Concord Yoga on Saturday April 5th at 8.45am. Kriena has been teaching Ki Yoga for 1 year at Concord Yoga. She is moving house further away and cannot commit to teaching. Come along for her last class and wish her all the best.
The Saturday morning class will continue as usual. Stay tuned for who will be the new instructor.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter February 2008
Cage Fighting Championships 3 Results
Cage Fighting Championships 3 was held on Friday February 15th at
Luna
Park. Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh fought Moise Rimbon from
France.
Anthony took Moise down to the ground and held him down for a few
minutes
executing ground and pound. Moise was able to stand up and in the
next
exchange Anthony lost the match by TKO at the end of the first round.
SPMA student Shane Nix also fought on the show and won in the first
round.
Shane now takes his record to 6 wins with 0 losses. The promoter of
the
show granted him a title shot.
Both Anthony and Shane will be fighting again on CFC in May.
Warriors Realm:
On Friday February 29th 3 SPMA students will be fighting at Warriors
Realm
at Homebush. SPMA students fighting include Chi Kit Cheung, Aaron
Martin
and Fred Chahroura. You can purchase tickets to the shows from SPMA.
Next BJJ comps:
The NSW BJJ Federation are hosting a no gi comp on March 16th and the
ISKA
is holding a gi comp on March 30th. Entry forms are available at
SPMA.
Next grading:
The next grading at Liverpool will be held on March 31st in Liverpool
and
April 2nd and 3rd at Concord.
New equipment and clothing:
SPMA has received a huge shipment of Fairtex Thai Kickboxing
equipment,
Atama gis and Clinch board shorts. There is a wide variety of colours
and
sizes. Be sure to purchase yours before stock runs out.
Local paper & True Local promotion:
SPMA and Concord Yoga is participating in the "Live the Good Life"
promotion together with the Inner West Weekly, Liverpool Leader and
True
Local. Come and ask one of the staff at the school what it's about.
You
may even get a prize!
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
SPMA Newsletter January 2008
Welcome back!
SPMA is back in full swing at both Concord and Liverpool schools from Monday January 7th. The weather is hot, the classes are full and the training is hard. Just the way we like it!
New timetable change
From Monday January 7th there is a timetable change at both schools:
Concord - The morning Thai Kickboxing class will be moved from Monday and Wednesday 11am to Tuesday and Thursday 10am, preceding the BJJ class, which starts at 11am on Tuesday and Thursday.
Liverpool - The Monday and Wednesday classes will become fundamental classes and the Tuesday and Thursday classes will become intermediate classes. This is for both BJJ and Thai Kickboxing. To do the intermediate classes you have to have completed your first grading in both BJJ and Thai Kickboxing. Students who have not graded and any new students will be limited to Monday and Wednesday night and Saturday morning only.
MMA
Cage Fighting Championships 3 will be held on Friday February 15th at Luna Park and will feature Chief Instructor Anthony Perosh and SPMA student Shane Nix fighting. Two weeks later on Friday February 29th up to 6 SPMA students will be fighting at Warriors Realm at Homebush. SPMA students fighting include Steven Micallef, Chi Kit Cheung, Fred Chahroura, Adam Celestino, Chris Kalliris and Aaron Martin. You can purchase tickets to the shows from SPMA.
BJJ
The intermediate classes at both Concord and Liverpool are no gi for about 10 weeks. The beginner classes will continue to be gi classes.
Thai Kickboxing
Sparring class is on Monday night at Concord and Thursday night at Liverpool. You need to have graded to the first level (Yellow t-shirt) to attend this class.
Yoga
Anya Rowlands takes the Monday and Wednesday 6pm classes and Kriena Ryan takes the 8.45am Saturday morning class. These are Ki Yoga classes and are great for total body strengthening and stretching.
Open Mat
All members have 2 open mat sessions they can attend to train on areas they want to improve. They are both at Concord on Friday 6-8pm and Sunday 2-4pm.
See you at training.
Anthony & Elvis.
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