Nova fighters shine at kickboxing tournament
Both fighters displayed exceptional skills and showed great potential for future competitions.
Head coach shihan JD du Plessis and his assistant coach for the day, Thierry Bahati, proudly stood alongside fighters Shaun Snyman and Angelo Mendes after their impressive performances at a kickboxing tournament recently.
Both fighters displayed exceptional skills and showed great potential for future competitions.
Representing Nova Family Martial Arts Centre, the only registered MMA club in Kempton Park, and affiliated with Gamma SA, WKU K1, and MASA, the fighters did their club proud.
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Shaun Snyman earned second place, while Angelo Mendes took home first place for his outstanding efforts.
Looking ahead, both fighters are setting their sights on qualifying for the Gamma South Africa team, with the ultimate goal of participating in the World Championships in Brazil later this year.
Although this was the first tournament of the year, the standard set by the fighters was already high, reflecting the level of skill and commitment fostered at Nova Family Martial Arts Centre.
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Nova Family Martial Arts Centre isn’t just about MMA, the club offers a variety of classes for all ages and levels, including kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and classes for younger students.
The club’s emphasis is on athlete development, support, and enrichment, ensuring that every participant has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
