All Out War Coming to Potch – Fighters, Get Ready - 31 May

If you hear loud grunts and the slap of gloves echoing down Rivier Street later this month, don’t panic. That’s just All Out War arriving in town. The Ring Contact Fighting Arts (RCFA) event, backed by MASA, is scheduled for Saturday 31 May 2025 at the Madiba Banquet Hall, and promises a full day, and night, of serious sparring and shoulder-brushing bravado.

The Basics – What, When, Where

The RCFA’s All Out War tournament will be held at Madiba Banquet Hall, Potchefstroom. The fighting kicks off at 7:30 and continues till late, giving competitors and spectators plenty of time to soak in every punch, takedown, and ballet-inspired footwork (yes, you read that right, ballet).

Important Dates:

• Main Event: Saturday, 31 May 2025

• Weigh-in: Friday, 30 May 2025 between 17:00–19:00

• (Absolutely no weigh-ins on tournament day,don't chance it.)

• Entry Deadline: 23 May 2025 via Kihapp

  
  

Registration and Fees

You’ll need to part with some rands if you’re keen to test your mettle in the ring. Here’s the breakdown:

• 1st Mode: R300

• Each Additional Mode: R50

• Spectators: R50

• (Kids under 6 get in free – and possibly start their martial arts obsession early.)

Contacts – Who to Bug

Whether you’re a curious spectator or a fighter with questions about gear or your first spinning back-kick, here are your go-to people:

• Sensei Verischke: 079-186-2616

• Shihan Etienne: 082-417-7564

For those who prefer screens over phone calls:

Website: www.rcfa.co.za

Facebook: facebook.com/ElitePotch

A Bit About RCFA

RCFA (Ring Contact Fighting Arts South Africa) isn’t your average punch-and-go martial arts setup. Born in 1984, along with questionable hairstyles and Walkmans, this proudly South African system fuses the grit of boxing, discipline of karate, grip of judo and wrestling, and grace of ballet (yes, really) into one functional and dynamic fighting style. It’s a long-standing attempt to craft a martial art that’s equal parts practical and performance.

If your idea of a good Saturday includes well-aimed punches, disciplined technique, and some sweaty competition, or if you just want to scream support from the sidelines with a boerie in hand, this is the event. Just remember: no weigh-in, no fight. So don’t miss the 30 May slot.

Let the fists (and feet) fly.