Team Rage kickboxer kicks her way to the top
Team Rage kickboxer kicks her way to the top
Charla Pieterse (31), a member of the Team Rage Kickboxing Club, performed exceptionally well at the Kickboxing Organisation of South Africa (KOSA) championships. She secured second place in the Kick Lite category against some of the top kickboxers in the country.
Charla, a blue belt, fought a black belt opponent and said, 'It was a difficult fight, but I managed to stick to the basics as the coach would always tell us.'
Charla's journey in kickboxing began in 2020, and she credits her coach, Darin Opperman, for believing in her.
'I'm very proud of myself and the work I've put in. I'm also grateful for him because he believed in me, and I knew I could compete,' she said.
Her achievement has earned her a spot on the B team for KOSA, representing South Africa at the 2025 World Championships and the 2026 African Championships.
For Charla, kickboxing is more than just a sport; it's a valuable skill for self-defence.
'Kickboxing is not just a sport but a technique I use for self-defence. As a woman and a mother, I know that at any time I would be able to defend myself and my family,' she said.
'I also believe that if more women invested in the sport, we would curb the violence facing our country lately.'
Darin praised Charla, stating that she performed exceptionally well against a more experienced fighter.
'This was Charla's second tournament, and I'm very proud of her for the work she put in.'
For more information, contact Darin on 081 401 2020.
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Team Rage kickboxer kicks her way to the top
Team Rage kickboxer kicks her way to the top Charla Pieterse (31), a member of the Team Rage Kickboxing Club, performed exceptionally well at the Kickboxing Organisation of South Africa (KOSA) championships. She secured second place in the Kick Lite category against some of the top kickboxers in the country. Charla, a blue belt, fought a black belt opponent and said, 'It was a difficult fight, but I managed to stick to the basics as the coach would always tell us.' Charla's journey in kickboxing began in 2020, and she credits her coach, Darin Opperman, for believing in her. 'I'm very proud of myself and the work I've put in. I'm also grateful for him because he believed in me, and I knew I could compete,' she said. Her achievement has earned her a spot on the B team for KOSA, representing South Africa at the 2025 World Championships and the 2026 African Championships. For Charla, kickboxing is more than just a sport; it's a valuable skill for self-defence. 'Kickboxing is not just a sport but a technique I use for self-defence. As a woman and a mother, I know that at any time I would be able to defend myself and my family,' she said. 'I also believe that if more women invested in the sport, we would curb the violence facing our country lately.' Darin praised Charla, stating that she performed exceptionally well against a more experienced fighter. 'This was Charla's second tournament, and I'm very proud of her for the work she put in.' For more information, contact Darin on 081 401 2020. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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