Impson brothers slay Jiu Jitsu competition
Siblings Dayne, Reece and Cole Impson celebrate their victory in the AJP Jiu Jitsu Pro competition in Pretoria.
THREE local Jiu Jitsu Pro Stars, siblings Dayne, Reece and Cole Impson, emerged victorious with gold and silver medals at the recent AJP Jiu Jitsu Pro competition in Pretoria.
Jiu Jitsu, a Japanese martial-arts and close-combat system, can be used defensively or offensively to subdue or defeat armed or unarmed opponents.
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New to the sport, the Impson brothers started training to get fit and stay healthy but soon fell in love with Jiu Jitsu. Coached by Prof Dave Verster of Lions Den in Westville, who is also the head of Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu Durban, the trio credits the competition for boosting their confidence.
“Competing against unknown opponents was nerve-racking, especially in our first competition,” they said.
Despite their journey being relatively new, the brothers are eager to continue gaining experience and confidence through competitions, already looking forward to the next event.
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