Kickboxing his way to Mauritius
His reserved nature and calmness makes you easily forget that you are actually talking to one of the area’s finest kickboxers.
His reserved nature and calmness makes you easily forget that you are actually talking to one of the area’s finest kickboxers.
Doctor Martin Mkhwebane has a second Dan black belt in ring contact fighting art international, he is the chief instructor of the Mpumalanga Kickboxing Club and while you catch your breath he is heading to Mauritius later this year.
Doctor Martin Mkhwebane with the medals he has accumulated thus far in his kick-boxing career. The 34-year-old is on his way to Mauritius in September to take part in a return fight for the world title under the fly weight category.
The 34-year-old was raised in Extension seven in Emalahleni, completing his matric at Zacheus Malaza Secondary School.
Sensei Doctor which is his stage name, started training at the age of 11 in ring contact fighting art international and kickboxing.
“I was introduced to kickboxing by the late Sensei Vusi Madonsela,” said Sensei Doctor.
His first amateur fight was in 1995 at Johannesburg which also happens to be one of his most memorable fights he has ever participated in. He won that match by a technical knockout (TKO).
Doctor Martin Mkhwebane is on his way to Mauritius in September for a return fight competing for the world title representing the country under the fly weight category.
He was promoted to international fighting professional in 2014 and his first professional fight was on May 28 at Sandton Convention Centre for the Arnold Classic event, competing for the world title under the fly weight category where the return fight will be in September in Mauritius which will see him represent the country.
This will not be the first time that he has competed in an international fight, he already has three fights under his name, winning two and losing one.
Although he spends most of his time at the gym preparing himself for the next match or being hard at work, when he sees a gap in his schedule he snatches it with both hands.
“In my spare time I love to spend time with my family, catching up and reminiscing on the good old days,” said Sensei Doctor.
He goes on to applaud all those that have supported him in his journey.
“I draw a lot of inspiration from Sensei Peter Aphane,” mentioned Sensei Doctor.
He is excited and feels good about his upcoming trip in September.
“I am ready, I will give this contest my all, South Africa will be proud,” said an optimistic Sensei Doctor.
