Debutant Boxer Saar-Rah Karriem Aspires to Create Change in the Sport
Underfunding in women’s sport is a common phenomenon but Saar-Rah Karriem is hoping she can do her part to put women’s boxing on the map and get it the financial recognition it deserves.
Caylin Majiedt Clinches Bronze in WAKO Youth Kickboxing World Champs
Grade twelve Eunice High School Bloemfontein pupil Caylin Majiedt has clinched a bronze medal at the WAKO Youth Kickboxing World Champs held in Budapest, Hungary from 28 August to 1 September
Nabeehah Makes History
Fighter Nabeehah Sayed made history for South Africa, when she became the first person to bring home a gold medal from the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organizations) World Championships, which took place in Naples, Italy from 24-27 September 2008, where she represented a 66-member Springbok team, along with her coach and cousin, Irshaad Sayed.
Fight Night Bloods New Champs
Rayana Ameeroedien (top, centre) with the Fight Girls prior to action in the all-women full-contact Thaiboxing K-1 Rules tournament, at the Walled City of Ratanga Junction in Cape Town, on Saturday 8 December 2007. All pictures kind courtesy Fight Girls SA. On Saturday 8 December 2007, the Walled City of Ratanga Junction in Cape Town […]
Girls, Guts and Glory Part II
The Thaiboxing banner for the Fight Girls SA event at Ratanga Junction, on Saturday 8 December. Following the huge success of the first ever all-women full contact fighting competition, Team Ray Fight Corporation is hosting the next Fight Girls South Africa tournament on Saturday 8 December 2007 at Ratanga Junction in Cape Town. The action […]
Mari-Louise van Staden: My Kickboxing Dream
My name is Mari-Louise van Staden and I would like to tell you a little about myself. I was born in Pretoria and I have stayed here my whole life. I am 14 years old and in Grade 8 at Tuine High School in Pretoria Gardens.
Rayana Ameeroedien: Thaiboxing Promoter
My name is Rayana Ameeroedien; professional Kickboxer and current South African Bantamweight Thaiboxing Champion. I started training in the sport of Thaiboxing (or ‘Muay Thai’, similar to Kickboxing, but where you get to use your knees and elbows in fighting) to get fit and build confidence. I’ve gained so much more in […]