In mount dynamics part 5 we will be covering the last of our 4 basic escapes. It is important to drill these techniques over and over until such time that your movements become fluid and one can apply these techniques with pure muscle memory and not hesitating and wondering about the actual steps involved to [...]

Ok, so you have already made copious amounts of sacrifices by putting in endless hours on the mat and cutting down on the partying. You have made a dream a reality, building it up from nothing like you were playing Tetris. The hard work has paid off and you are officially a mixed martial artist. [...]

It’ll be a warm reception for rising local star Paul “The Ice-Man” Cunningham on March 3rd, when he faces American opponent, Shaun Brown. Cunningham is no newcomer to the cage; his only loss out of four fights is to Dallas Jakobi, who has since taken two wins in the EFC hexagon. It was a well-timed [...]

There has been lot of talk being generated among the martial arts community regarding the department of sports and recreation’s combat bill. According to the srsa site the bill was posted last year in July. There is an online petition ( http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/opposing-the-proposed-combat-sports-bill—south-africa/ ) that is being circulated by concerned martial arts connects in  a bid [...]

Amateur MMA (AMMA) is hosting its second Amateur Tournament in Centurion’s Matsport Hall.  Amateurs from MMA Gym’s such as SHIDO fighting systems, Men of War, Octagon MMA, No Guts no Glory, Team Mayhem, Undisputed MMA, Combat Coaching, Powadojo, Tri-Dragons, Lighting Fightclub, Team CIT, etc. are competing in various categories. Tickets start from R80 per person [...]

The South African amateur MMA scene has erupted with the fury of an agitated Krakatoa.  This division has quickly amassed a large support. Understandably so, our amateurs are constantly displaying their legitimacy in battle. In fact, I will go as far as saying that we have amateurs that are able to stand toe to toe [...]

The last time we saw accomplished MMA veteran Chris Bright in the cage he swiftly dealt with opponent Ian “Chucky” Swart by sinking a lightning fast triangle in the first round. “Ian comes from a striking background, so the plan was to avoid the stand-up, close the distance and get him to the mat as [...]

MMA Challenger o2 presents “Rising Stars” an action packed Amateur event featuring clubs like Team Titan, House of Pain, Fight Force Ultimate MMA, Rio Grappling, Team Demolition, Team Loco and many more. Fight card includes Wade Groth in his final fight before heading into the EFC Cage 19 February · 18:30 – 22:00 Tickets only [...]

SASCA Amateur MMA and Grappling Fight Night. 2011 Open League tournament invitation for you and your students to attend an Amateur MMA and Grappling event at the Warriors Sports Centre in Centurion. 4th March 2011 18h00 to 22h00 … This event will be the first of its kind in South Africa, whereby each fighter gets [...]

The hype that is generated leading up to an mma event, raises the expectations of eager fight goers. Fans anticipate action packed wars between evenly matched competitors. Operative phrase: “evenly matched”… The last thing most spectators want to see, is a spate of one sided school yard beatings. (TV show Bully Beatdown will scratch the itch [...]