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Ekurhuleni shines at Sandton martial arts champs

The United Martial Arts International team (consisting of students from the Benoni, Nigel and Springs dojos) participated at the multi-sport 2017 Arnold Classics Africa Championships held at the Sandton Convention Centre from May 5 to May 7.

The UMAI team had 10 students that participated and won 24 medals at “The Terminator’s” championship.

Shihan Aslam Mahomed, a Lakefield resident and the president of United Martial Arts International and The World Martial Arts Organisation, was extremely pleased with the students’ performance and their achievements.

Mahomed also met with Gideon Sam, president of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc), at the Arnold Classics and gave him a tour of the martial arts section.

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