Lambton\u2019s Tebbutt\u2019s Mixed Martial Arts Academy recently competed in the Arnold Classic, at the Sandton Convention Centre.<\/p>\n
This was the first time the competition had come to the African continent and athletes and spectators were treated to a complete multi-sport programme, involving more than 43 sporting disciplines, exhibitions and championships, as well as a fitness expo dedicated to healthy lifestyles.<\/p>
Seven of the academy\u2019s members competed in the tournament, in categories such as classic kata and points continuous.<\/p>\n
Tebbutt\u2019s members clinched three gold, four silver and three bronze medals.<\/p>
After this successful tournament, five of the academy\u2019s members participated in the MMA Edenvale, on June 4.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a very good tournament and we were grateful for the invitation to compete,\u201d said the club\u2019s hanshi, Alex Tebbutt.<\/p>\n
Attention is now turned to the next tournament, which will be held in Brakpan, on June 25.<\/p>\n
This will be the last local tournament on the club\u2019s calendar before nine of its members leave for America, to compete in the World Championships.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know my team is ready for the up-coming events and they will do well and make the academy proud,\u201d said Tebbutt.<\/p>\n
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