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Kickboxing and community spirit shine at Junxion Mall's Youth Day event
1+ week, 2+ day ago (427+ words) Akhumzi Magqaza taking on Hlanganisa Mapuseladuring Junxion Youth Day Cup. Normally, Junxion Mall's partnership with Vibrant Sports sees the two host free self-defence sessions in Philippi for youngsters who may have an interest in martial arts. The programme has been…...
Josh Cloete praises Cape Town's martial arts growth at Winter Cup
1+ week, 2+ day ago (402+ words) Tauhir Davids from SN Boxing in action against Olwam Thomas from The Junxion Kickboxing. Renowned martial artist and staunch believer in youth development, Josh Cloete, says Cape Town martial arts is heading in the right direction following the success of…...
Ezra Solomon wins at Barebones MMA Championships in Cape Town
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Altaaf Armien and Ezra Solomon gave fans a striking clinic at the weekend, with Solomon taking the victory. When two of the top striking prospects who thrive in stand-and-bang battles collide, fireworks are almost guaranteed. Most fighters would look to…...
Ngoka adds BMC gold to growing Trouble Makers success
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) Frank Ngoka with his gym mates from Trouble Makers gym after his Welterweight title win at the weekend. From left is Juan Conradie, Frank Ngoka, Faeez Jacobs and Charnlee Moyo. Wynberg-based martial artist Frank Ngoka continues to establish himself as…...
Barebones MMA: Keeping Cape Town's young fighters active and competitive
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (470+ words) Tow of Barebones alumnus Umar Edwards and Reuben Job were in action in the last event. Umar will be back competing this weekend. There is no rest for Cape Town's young martial artists, and for many coaches, that is exactly…...
WKS Africa proving valuable platform for Cape Town fighters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (495+ words) Lee Conradie with a knee on his way to a win against Wanda De Beer. World Kickboxing Series (WKS) Africa returned to the Sunningdale Sports Complex at the weekend, continuing to build momentum for combat sport in Cape Town with…...
Athlone gym punches above its weight at SA MMA champs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (352+ words) Xavier Cornelius returned home with gold from the SA MMA Championships. For a first showing on the national stage, Legion Fitness exceeded expectations by returning home with four medals from the recent SA MMA Championships in Gauteng. The Athlone-based gym…...
Kickboxing excitement returns to Cape Town with WKS Africa 2
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) Jiyaad Diedricks in action against Thando Mahlangu in the last WKS event. Cape Town's kickboxing talent is set to take centre stage this weekend as World Kickboxing Series (WKS) Africa returns with its second instalment, promising an even bigger and…...
Support key for Yamile's potential in the ring
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (433+ words) At 22, Benaty Yamile is already writing a story that stretches far beyond his years, one built on risk, ambition, and a willingness to step into the unknown. A year ago, the Crossroads fighter left familiar ground to test himself in…...
Undisputed MMA Championships return with second show at Oakland High
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (303+ words) Zaahir Abrahams taking on Devon Sarkis in the last UMC event. After a successful debut in November last year, the Undisputed MMA Championships (UMC) return this weekend with their second instalment, set for Saturday, April 25, at Oakland High School, where…...