During the Diamond classic, held on 10 August 2019 at the Kathu Civic Centre, Kalahari Mixed Martial Arts clubs once again proved their steel.
Clubs from Bloemfontein, Daniëlskuil, Ellisras, Hartswater, Johannesburg, Kagung, Kathu, Kuruman, Mothibistad and Upington participated in the classic with 112 competitors, 4 competition floors and 9 different events the classic was once again a great success.
All the competitors who came first to third automatically qualified to represent Northern Cape Province at the NMA/ISKA SA Championships which will be held in Stellenbosch on 28 and 29 September 2019.
Thank you to all the coaches, sensei Rainer Jacobs, sensei Brian van Rooyen and parents who helped during the competition.
A special thanks to Zelna van den Heever of Namakwari Lodge in Kathu for her sponsor contribution. It does not go unnoticed and is truly appreciated.
PHOTO1a: Kathu Mixed Martial Arts Academy: Front: Jenisha Vorster, Lesedi Segami, JJ Lambrechts, Christiaan Els, Christiaan Neethling and Charel Hattingh. 2nd row: Isfaq Rana, Liyema Mbijekana, Geanan Saunderson, Thuto Segami, Rikus Moore, Jordan van Rooyen and Lylle Pieterse. 3rd row: Kaylee Els, Bronwyn van den Heever, Jorinda van Rooyen, George le Grange, Francois Rautenbach and Janko Janse van Vuuren. Back row: Jessica da Silva, Timone Fourie, Bennie Fourie, Jan-Hendrik Neethling, Sarel du Plessis, Armand Grobler, Minette Lamprecht and sensei Mar-Louise Pretorius. Absent: Elizma Erasmus, Angelo da Silva and sensei Brian van Rooyen.
Congratulations to Jessica and Angelo da Silva who both won the 14 years to 17 years forms and fighting grand champion trophies. Also, sensei Brian van Rooyen and sensei Mar-Louise Pretorius who also won a grand champion trophy.
PHOTO1b: Corné and Jaco Claasens.
PHOTO2: Kuruman Mixed Martial Arts: Front row: Michaela Potgieter, Herbert Louis Haasbroek and Dunay Henning. Back: Wiandi Haasbroek and Kevin Hellerle.
PHOTO3: Danielskuil Mixed Martial Arts: Jack Fitz Patrick, Janika van der Westhuizen, Rumon Warne and McKayla Owen.
PHOTO4: JTG Mixed Martial Arts Academy: Front row: Refentse Molale, Tlhomamo Motsaathebe and Tshwanelo Motsaathebe. 2nd row: Leungolentle Motshwaedi, Reatile Molaole, Kgosi Ibang, Thabang Morena and Kaone Setae. Back row: Botshelo Jood, Temoso Molale and Omogolo Anderson.
PHOTO5: Kagung School of Karate: From left: Kagisho Seimelo, Botshelo Setlhoke, Rapelang Moemedi, Kaone Boyce, Tshepo Mosimanyana and Sensei Graham Boyce.
