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NEWCASTLE KZN: MMA prodigy gives 5 reasons why the sport could be for you
Read more about Demi-Lee's SA Trials experience in the Newcastle Advertiser in print.
When it comes to strikes and grapples, Demi-Lee van Zyl has proven herself in a class of her own.
After success at the trials in March, the 19-year-old earned a medal at the MMA South Africa Nationals earlier this month, and aims to represent her country against the best in the world.
Here are Demi-Lee’s 5 reasons why you should consider taking up MMA:
- The sport teaches self-defence
- It encourages fitness and getting into shape
- It’s fun: “It’s like training with a family.”
- MMA helps overcome emotional challenges and offers relief from daily stress
- The sport teaches self-discipline in a number of ways
For the full interview with Demi-Lee, read next week’s edition of the Newcastle Advertiser in print.
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