{"id":128878,"date":"2016-07-27T07:12:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T05:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/128878\/tebbutts-takes-on-the-world\/"},"modified":"2016-07-28T09:19:01","modified_gmt":"2016-07-28T07:19:01","slug":"tebbutts-takes-on-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2016\/07\/27\/tebbutts-takes-on-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Tebbutt\u2019s takes on the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nine members of Lambton-based Tebbutt\u2019s Mixed Martial Arts Academy recently made the trip to Orlando, in America, to compete in the ISKA World Championships.<\/p>\n

The competing team was made up of Tristan Myers (13), sensei Tiffany Knoop, sensei Allan Visagie, senpey Brandon Myers (16), kancho Alex Tebbutt, Cassie Shihan, senpey Logan Stadler (14), Peyton-Jade Visagie (15) and Casey Stadler (10).<\/p>

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The competition saw approximately 4 500 participants from 40 countries competing over two days.<\/p>\n

The South African team clinched top honours, with Tebbutt\u2019s being recognised as a world class club.<\/p>

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The club walked away with five first place, 10 second place and nine third place trophies, as well as 21 medals and full Protea colours.<\/p>\n

Members competed in various styles, including weapons, traditional kata, creative form, continuous fighting and point fighting.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a very tough tournament, with up to 18 competitors in each division,\u201d explained Tebbutt.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very proud of the performances of all my students, they were committed and disciplined.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year saw Tebbutt not only helping with the organisation of the event and coaching, he also competed for the first time since 1992.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s amazing to be back,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople were surprised that a 67-year-old walked away with two golds, as well as a second and a third place trophy after years of not competing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peyton-Jade Visagie, who has been training at the academy for nine years, was among the members who travelled to Orlando.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur club did exceptionally well and I am very proud to be part of this club,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Visagie was thrilled to have had the opportunity to compete internationally.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you to Cerbin, Omni Projects, James Graham Financials and Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebrskool Germiston for their support and sponsorship, and to kancho Alex for the amazing training,” she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, thank you to my dad, Allan Visagie, for all he has done and still does for me,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The club is now preparing for the South Africa Championships, which will be held in Cape Town, followed by the Eastern Gauteng Championships.<\/p>\n