While the spotlight often falls on the fighters who trade blows in the ring, the integrity and safety of the sport rely entirely on the men and women in the middle. The RCFAI Potch ICE-Team proved today that they are a club of all-round excellence, announcing that two of their senior officials have been selected for the 2026 RCFA National Team. Image:  RCFAI Potch ICE-Team Verischke Lubbe and Etienne van Eeden have been confirmed as part of the elite group of officials who wi

For any athlete, earning your national colors is the ultimate accolade. It represents the culmination of countless early mornings, grueling training sessions, and unyielding discipline. For the RCFAI Potch ICE-Team, that dream has officially become a reality for two of their standout fighters. Image: RCFAI Potch ICE-Team The club announced today that Eben van Eeden and Duvan Vermaak have been selected for the 2026 National Team. The Pinnacle of the Sport Ring Contact Fighting

🥋 💥🔥🥋 💥🔥🥋 💥🔥 24 November was no ordinary day at RCFAI Potch, it was a celebration of discipline, growth, and true martial spirit. Our students came together not just to test their skills, but to prove their progress, and they did so with determination and heart. Image: RCFAI Potch ICE-Team Every Belt Earned, Every Step Deserved From the first stance to the final bow, our students showed what RCFA is all about, focus, respect, and resilience. Each fighter who graded t

🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋🥋 In the world of martial arts, true greatness isn’t measured by medals alone, but by the legacy left behind. And when it comes to legacy, Shihan Etienne van Eeden stands tall as one of Master Joe Viljoen’s most influential and successful students. Image: RCFAI Potch ICE-Team Through decades of discipline and mentorship, Shihan Etienne has helped shape six Shihans, each of whom carries the torch of RCFA International’s teachings with honour and pride. From

🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊 The energy, determination, and fighting spirit were at an all-time high as RCFA athletes from across the country gathered for Jungle War XIII, one of South Africa’s most intense and prestigious martial arts events. The tournament brought together more than 300 fighters from around the country, all hungry for victory and ready to prove their skill inside the ring. Image: RCFAI Potch ICE-Team For the North West RCFA teams, it was a weekend to remember,