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📸 Rookie Champs Inhouse Competition – Athletes in Action

Every photo tells a story.

A story of determination.
A story of teamwork.
A story of pushing beyond what you thought was possible.

From the first rep to the final workout, our athletes gave everything they had on the competition floor. These moments capture the grit, effort, and heart that make the REPS community so special. 💪

🏋️ Heavy lifts
🏃 Fast-paced workouts
🤝 Incredible teamwork
🔥 Maximum effort

Competition isn't just about winning—it's about showing up, challenging yourself, and discovering what you're capable of.

Congratulations to every athlete who competed in our Rookie Camps Inhouse Competition. You represented the REPS spirit with pride!

📷 Check out some of the action shots from an unforgettable day.

🏆🏋 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

What an incredible day of fitness, teamwork, and determination! 💪

A huge congratulations to all the athletes who stepped onto the competition floor and gave it their all. The energy, effort, and support throughout the day were outstanding!

🏆 M𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

🥇 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 (𝗧𝗶𝗲)
• Gert Vermeulen & Darryn Bradley
• Wayne van der Merwe & Joshua Willows

🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲
• Peter Wasserfall & Roger Daniels

🥉 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲
• Dirk Wolmarans & Jonathan Naidoo

🏆 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

🥇 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲
• Nicola Bradley & Inge Schwedhelm

🥈 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲
• Natalie Bresler & Christin Human

Congratulations to all our competitors for pushing your limits, supporting one another, and making the event such a success.

The REPS family is proud of every one of you! 👏🔥

🥋 Every Belt Started as a White Belt

A huge shoutout to all our REPS members who stepped onto the mats and participated in the Rio Grappling Club Graduation. 👏

Whether you earned a stripe, a promotion, or gained valuable experience, every step forward counts.

💥 Progress was made.
💥 Skills were sharpened.
💥 The journey continues.

Congratulations to every member who took part - you've earned it! 👊

🥋🏆 Congratulations to our Black & Brown Belts

A proud moment for the REPS Cape Town family following the Rio Grappling Club Graduation with Professor Roberto Atalla.

🥋 Black Belt 1st Degree
• Hermie Drotschie
• Charl Brits

🥋 Brown Belt 2 Stripe
• Johan De Witt
• Luke Brown
• Edward McMillan

🥋 Brown Belt
• Hannes Botha
• James Dalton

Years of hard work, dedication, and commitment have led to this moment.

👏 Congratulations on your well-deserved promotions!

🥋🏆 A Milestone Years in the Making

The REPS family proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement by our founder and head coach, 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵.

After 27 years of dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts, Rico was awarded his 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 under 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮 of Rio Grappling Club.

This achievement represents far more than time spent on the mats. It reflects years of commitment, sacrifice, perseverance, and an unwavering passion for the art of Jiu-Jitsu.

Through injuries, surgeries, setbacks, and challenges that would have stopped many others, Rico continued to lead by example, showing what true resilience, discipline, and determination look like.

His journey has inspired hundreds of students, athletes, and coaches across the REPS and Rio Grappling Club family.

We are incredibly proud of this milestone and grateful for the leadership, knowledge, and dedication Rico brings to our academy every day.

👏 Congratulations, Coach Rico!

Your passion for teaching, commitment to your students, and love for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continue to inspire everyone around you.

🥋 4th Degree Black Belt
🔥 27 Years of Dedication
👊 A Legacy Still Growing

Oss! 🙏

Happy Youth Day, 16 June 2026

Today, we honour the courage, determination, and sacrifices of the young people who helped shape our nation's future.

At REPS Cape Town, we believe in building the next generation through discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance both inside and outside the gym.

💪 Discipline
🤝 Respect
⭐ Confidence
👥 Unity
📈 Determination

Together, we continue to empower future leaders, inspire positive change, and build stronger communities.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and inspiring Youth Day.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa!

🥋🏆 Rio Grappling Club Graduation & Seminar 2026

What an incredible day on the mats!

On 14 June 2026, REPS Cape Town had the privilege of hosting a special Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar with Prof Roberto Atalla, followed by the Rio Grappling Club Graduation Ceremony.

This day was a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and growth, recognising the hard work our members have put in throughout their Jiu-Jitsu journey. 👊

Congratulations to every student who received a new belt or stripe. Each promotion represents countless hours of training, learning, discipline, and commitment to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

A special thank you to Prof Roberto Atalla for sharing his knowledge, experience, and passion with our team.

👏 To all our members: Be proud of how far you've come, but remember this is not the finish line. It's the beginning of the next chapter in your journey.

Congratulations to the entire Rio Grappling Club family. We are proud of every one of you!

It's Saturday. You're scrolling. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you've been thinking about joining a gym. 🔴

This is your sign.

At REPS we've built something different — not just a gym, but a place where you can train in whatever calls to you. Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, CrossFit, traditional gym, kids programmes — all under one roof in Bellville, Cape Town.

There is no "right time" to start. There's only now.

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🥊 It's You vs You. Every Round.

The bell rings. The excuses stop.

Boxing isn't just about learning how to throw a punch—it's about discovering what you're capable of when you're tired, under pressure, and ready to quit.

🥊 Build explosive fitness
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🥊 Burn stress and unleash energy
🥊 Become stronger inside and outside the gym

Every jab sharpens your focus.
Every round builds your character.
Every session brings out a stronger version of you.

Whether you're training for fitness, self-defence, or personal growth, REPS Boxing will push you beyond your limits and keep you coming back for more.