Combat Sports in Africa
Highlighting the vibrant landscape of grassroots to international level combat sports in Africa. Contact info: combatsportsinafrica@gmail.com
Podcasting since 2021 • 55 episodes
Combat Sports in Africa
Latest Episodes
Dr. Tsegaye Degineh: Growing Ju-Jitsu in Ethiopia
Join us as Dr. Tsegaye Degineh shares his thoughts on the JJIF World Championship 2024 in Greece, the introduction of Contact Ju-Jitsu, and his Ju-Jitsu seminar in Ethiopia. Learn about his efforts to support the development of grappling sports...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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17:57
Akira Nakajima: Judo, Los Angeles 2028, and supporting Ugandan Judo
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we speak with 21-year-old judoka Akira Nakajima, who proudly represents Uganda on the international stage while training in Japan. Akira shares his experiences at his first Grand Slam, his go...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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11:41
Unyielding fire: Team Angola's triumph at the 2024 World Judo Veterans Championships
In this episode of the Combat Sports in Africa podcast, we delve into the inspiring stories from the 2024 World Judo Championships Veterans held in Las Vegas. Over 1,100 athletes from 67 countries, aged 30 to over 70, showcased the unify...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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23:58
Kiara Fegen: 2024 IMMAF Lightweight World Champion
In this episode of Combat Sports in Africa, we talk with South Africa’s Kiara Fegen, the newly crowned 2024 IMMAF Lightweight World Champion. Kiara takes us through her journey at the World Championships in Uzbekistan, sharing the key ...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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14:18
Virtual Combat Sports: The Future of Sports?
This episode of Combat Sports in Africa explores the debut of the World Taekwondo Virtual Championships in Singapore, where 120 athletes, including competitors from Rwanda and Lesotho, will test the limits of virtual combat. With VR te...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:58