Brakpan's XKT excels at SAKA Kickboxing Championships
Xtreme Kickboxing Technologies (XKT) recently participated in the South African Kickboxing Association (SAKA) Championships held in Newcastle. Seven athletes represented the Brakpan club, and brought home four gold, four silver and four bronze medals.
'The tournament spanned three days of vigorous combat, and I am pleased with the fighters who took part,' said Raymond Phillips, president of XKT.
SAKA is a member of the World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO) who is the only kickboxing organisation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
'Kickboxing is one of the most prominent combat sports, both internationally and locally.
The discipline and dedication of these athletes are highly commendable. It is a sport that depends on skill and artistry, developed through years of training, blood, sweat, and tears,' said Raymond.
The following athletes are commended for their achievements and team selection:
• Tatum Du Plessis – national team.
• Bryan Lee Barnard – national team.
• MJ Beets – presidential team.
• Logan Lubbe – presidential team.
• Morne Simpson – presidential team.
• Tiaan Jacobs – presidential team.
• Johnathan Duvenhage – presidential team.
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