Coach Josh Cloete believes that if they don’t step up to support local kickboxers, no one else will. That belief continues to drive his relentless efforts to grow the sport of kickboxing in Cape Town. Over the weekend, Cloete and his team from Vibrant Gym were back in action as they hosted the World Kickboxing Network (WKN) South Africa Open Championships in Lotus River.
The tournament drew fighters from clubs across South Africa, as well as a strong contingent from Reunion Island, showcasing the growing appeal and competitiveness of the local kickboxing scene.
“Our South African fighters have shown that we are operating at an international level,” said Cloete. “The only way to measure…
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