The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GMMFA) recently met with several members of the Guyana Police Force Martial Arts Academy (GPFMA) in a bid to provide the requisite official accreditation for the burgeoning disciplined service program. This was disclosed by a statement from the federation. According to the correspondence, “The Guyana Martial Arts Federation met with members of the Guyana Police Force Martial Arts Academy to provide the necessary accreditation to be officially recognized internationally for Mixed Martial Arts in Guyana.”
Present at the forum were Assistant Commissioner Clifton Hickens (Ag), GPFMA President, Sergeant Latayo Collins; GPFMA Coach, Troy Bobb; GMMFA President, Gavin Singh; Vice-President, Troy Phillips; and Sherwin Sandy, Executive Member (Marketing).
President Singh endorsed the work being done by the coaching staff of the GPFMA, adding that he envisions the academy being in compliance with the regulations of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the near future.
The release further stated that Dr Sawan Jagnarain, Executive Member of the GMMAF, has also conducted sessions with the Police Academy to ensure compliance with WADA policies and GMMAF Covid-19 Terms of Reference.
The correspondence further stated, “Commissioner Hickens commended the work executed by both the GMMAF and GPFMMAF; while reminiscing on negotiations in 2019 with Jason Frazer (Executive Member of IMMAF and President of CMMC). He further stated a projected insight of greatness in future activities and opportunities for athletes in the academy.”
