Hi, I'm Rog and I love training.

I've spent most of my life practicing martial arts - beginning with full contact karate at the age of 11, and discovering kickboxing, kung-fu, tai chi, aikido and capoeira along the way.

During my karate time I've earned 3 black belts, won multiple national championships in South Africa, trained in Japan and competed in 2 World Championships in Russia and Hungary. Little did I know that this was just the basis for my lifelong journey of martial arts.

My fascination with martial arts training led me to practicing Wushu and Sanshou (Chinese Kickboxing), as well as being introduced to the principles of Tai Chi and Aikido. Later my training became largely influenced by Dutch-style Kickboxing and Capoeira, two of the most enjoyable training systems I have experienced.

I created Fighting Fit by blending together my favourite elements of these martial arts: the power and discipline of Karate, the high-intensity combo striking of Kickboxing, and the strength, mobility and flexibility of Capoeira. Not forgetting the calm breathing, proper posture and fluid motion of Tai-Chi.

The goal with Fighting Fit is simply to train sustainably for long-term physical health and mental strength, while having fun and learning techniques for self-defense.

Life’s most challenging fights will not be physical. To face them we have to be mentally and physically fit and we have to embrace the process of consistently training our bodies and minds, which becomes the reward in itself.

Join me as you pursue your own goals and let's get Fighting Fit!

See you in the Dojo!