Africa has a rich history of combat arts, with various forms of martial arts and self-defense systems developed by different communities across the continent. Today, there is a growing interest in combat arts training in Africa, with many young people seeking to learn these skills for self-defense, physical fitness, and personal development.
With the rise of MMA in the global sports arena, African martial artists are also gaining recognition for their skills and competing at the highest levels. However, there are still challenges to overcome in terms of access to quality training facilities and resources, as well as the need to preserve and promote traditional African martial arts.
Nonetheless, with a renewed focus on innovation and adaptation, Africa is poised to become a major force in the world of combat sports. As such, our articles on Where We're Headed in Africa will educate and illuminate on the the richness of the continent of Africa.
By Sonia Ahmed | 1 Sep 2020
Egypt is home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations. The country has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. There’s hardly anyone in the world who doesn’t know about Egyptian pharaohs and their magnificent rule.Ancient Egyptians were great warriors. They fought with whatever weapons were at their disposal. The Pharaohs usually [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 2 Aug 2020
Johannesburg is the New York of South Africa because of its multinational corporations, magnificent skyscrapers, and the Manhattan twin, Maboneng. The famous City of Gold was also the residence of South African revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela.During apartheid, Johannesburg was marred with discriminatory rules. Many renowned martial arts practitioners and trainers [...]
By Adriaan Odendaal | 12 Dec 2019
African Nguni or Intonga stick fighting paints an impressive image. Men dance around each other, kicking up dust, a stick in each hand. They tap one against the other, creating rhythm and music. They swirl their thin long wooden weapons round with dexterous fingers. In a flash, they lunge towards [...]
By Adriaan Odendaal | 28 Sep 2019
Practicing martial arts in Cape Town, South Africa, the city by the sea, heralds amongst the most beautiful destinations in the world. Sitting at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa, the Mother City boasts with white beaches and azure waters, a lively, colorful city center, historic [...]
By Adriaan Odendaal | 4 Feb 2019
Griffin Horse Archery takes students and visitors on a unique training experience set in the Overberg region, one of the country’s most scenic areas. This farm-based training center boasts of world-class facilities, with fair weather and lookout points overlooking the ocean. Hungarian Horse Archery in the Overberg RegionGriffin Horse Archery [...]
By Adriaan Odendaal | 28 Nov 2018
When young Malawians made The Town Monger, an independently-produced African Kung Fu film, it used Kung Fu to say something significant about their own lives, community, and the challenges they face in their country.Walk the vendor-lined streets of Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital city, and you will find a rack of bootleg [...]
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