FCI's Jam Class

I don't really know HOW to begin this post. It was the weirdest kind of sunday. Skipped church, mainly because of father's day lunch with inlaws, but at the same time, was secretly pleased because that meant I got nip over to FF Axis for awhile, to witness the much talked about combat event of the year, ie, the result of the Miracle Auction Event, 2006, whereby someone bid RM500 for FCI, for the privilege of a class where the bidder could choose all the tracks. Rather sedate request, for RM500....I would have expected a lot more skin, or stripping of strategic areas.

Anyway, back to back with that bid was another bid for FCI to do an entire Jam class with Jam Superstar, Tony. Since that bid failed, I don't know how, they still managed to get FCI to agree to do one Jam track with Tony. Of course, the studio was packed to capacity, but not everyone was in the know as to the surprise in store. I overheard a lass commenting, "JAM? I dont want to do jam". In one fell swoop, I managed to meet at least 3 or 4 "prominent" names of the pseudonymns on the Fitness Fever Forum, including the bidder, choobacca, who turns out is from my alma mater.

Tony is a GREAT jam instructor, although I am no jam fan, I can see that he really exudes that charisma that makes them great. FCI, amidst cat calls and whistles, jammed along for the warm up track, which Tony announced, was a very "masculine" track. Hungry for more, the screaming women yelled for an encore, after the first track, whereupon Tony seized the opportunity to make FCI gyrate more, and display more hip and bum movement. You'd think you were in some rock concert, or Akademi Fantasia, ....and not a fitness first les mills class. To reciprocate, Tony in turn did one Combat warm up track, and well, I think it was nothing new to him, as he seemed like a natural. Probably was a combat instructor before. Yhsmom postulated that jammers pick up combat more easily that vice versa, probably because of the versatility afforded by Jam. Alas, I could not stay for the entire session, and had to leave by the 2nd track. Not before getting some exciting video footage and still shots though.








Not only FCI was becoming a celebrity, but the day before, FPI also had his time in the limelight, when an article featuring him and shades gf appeared in the Weekend Mail. Rather tacky headline, LOVERS GET TOGETHER IN UNCONVENTIONAL WAYS.....article was courtesy of long time Malay Mail journalist, and fellow blogger. I am not sure what is the best way to scan and save articles from the papers, or any articles, for that matter. The newspaper clipping looks too tiny. But the last paragraph, on the next page, is clear enough for all to read, and respond accordingly. (in my case, by choking).




Meanwhile, on Saturday, I also went for Combat at the Curve with my latest "favourite combat instructor". What does one call a runner up for "favourite"? 2nd Favourite? His class was very enjoyable. Might make it a regular spot, since rumor has it my traditional saturday evening slot in MJH will be replaced by God Knows who. Also, it's quite fun to jalan jalan around ikano and ikea after class. Oh, but I did promise FFBI (future favourite balance instructor) and FSI that I will attend the balance class next saturday. Aiyo, if u read this ah, apologies in advance. Next saturday also I can't. Got wedding dinner, cocktails start at 6.30pm. Actually, going to other gyms is like going to a new school. In MJH, i am familiar with everyone there, and know most of the faces. But at NSFCI class, (new 2nd favourite combat instructor) i dont know anyone, not to mention the age median seems a lot lower than MJH...save for one aunty who's always there. Doesn't help that the instructor also doesn't know you. Oh, hangon, it helps in the sense that you can stand in front without fear of being laughed at, unlike in FCI's class.


The Curve seems to be teeming with instructors.....it's like the aquaria of instructors. At any one time, there'll be at least 4 or 5 instructors milling around one.