I’ve been boxing at Samurai Dojo in Claremont for seven-odd years now. Let me tell you why boxing has become such an important part of my life, and why you should consider stepping into the ring—or at least, a boxing gym. Boxing isn’t just about throwing...
My name is Nariman Ganief, and I’ve been training with Sensei Bruce since 2008. I proudly achieved my 2nd Dan Black Belt in 2019, and as I reflect on my journey at Samurai, I can confidently say that being a Table Official has played a significant role in my learning...
After some 10:26:39 in the cold Atlantic on Tuesday 7 June, Kim Prytz walked out of the ocean having completed a mammoth 15km breaststroke swim from Big Bay to Robben Island and back again – the first human being ever to do this, labeling it a ‘GOLD MEDAL...
I’ll never forget the vibe in my old gym. It was 1968 and I’d just started this crazy sport called boxing. I was 8 years old – thin, pale, and sickly. I walked reluctantly into my first training session. Already the guys were at it: skipping, bashing the bag,...
I started my karate journey in primary school and it changed my mindset and my life. The area where I live isn’t filled with positivity. A lot of children are changed by their surroundings and circumstances at home. Many children don’t finish school and end up...
We asked 2nd Dan black belt, Ali Wittenberg-Scott, how her karate training has helped navigate the trials of relocating to a foreign country. Here’s what she said: This is a blog post about uprooting to a foreign country in the middle of a pandemic, with zero...
