The 13^th of March 2013 marks the beginning of this year's World Muaythai Kids and Juniors Championship in Istanbul Turkey. This year the Muaythai against Drugs foundation would like to send Mkhululi "MP3" Mlanjeni to compete in the Championships for his chance to prove his mettle and make his country proud. Unfortunately Muaythai Against Drugs lacks the necessary funds required to send him to Istanbul which is why we are asking for donations to send Mkhululi to Istanbul.

We need to raise R40000 for this to happen.

Even the smallest of donations would be appreciated to help this young boy achieve something not only for himself but for his country. Kids are the future decision makers

Account Holder:               Muaythai Against Drugs Foundation

Bank:                                     Nedbank

Bank account:                    1020087277

Branch:                                 Business Banking Solution Peninsula

Branch Code:                     198765

Swift Code:                        NEDSZAJJ

Team Dragon Power would like to wish Jarred 'Rothwieler' Rothwell all the best for the next 3 months that he will be living, training and fighting at the WMC Head training camp in Lamai beach on Koh Samui, Thailand. Upon his return he will be fighting in the Sport Accord Combat Games African Qualifier, where he will be competing for a spot on the South African team to represent at the 2013 Sport Accord Combat Games in St. Petersburg Russia. Jarred has been training under Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong, Sibak Kru Winston 'Tiger' Chong & Kru Lester 'Mamba' Lombard. How ever he will now also be training under Sifu Quentin's teacher Kru Nong. Kru Nong is the head coach of WMC gym as well as the head coach of the hit reality TV shows 'The contender Asia' & 'The Challenger Muaythai'.

Dragon Power offers Muaythai for all levels, from the unfit beginner through to competitve professional fighters. What ever your needs are, come get fighting fit with us and change your life, body, mind and soul. #TimeWaitsForNoOne

Jarred's profile is as follows:

Under 71kg

Fights 14

Wins 11

Loses 3

KO 5

He holds the following titles

• International 'Muaythai Against Drugs' Champion
• 3 times South African Champion in 3 different weight divisions

Participated at the

• Arafura Games received Silver
• IFMA World Champs 2010, 2011 received bronze and 2012

As many of you know International Federation of Muaythai Amateurs (IFMA) on its path towards recognition of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). We are in the 2^nd phase of our application. Every little bit of support helps and in this regard so can you. All that is required from you is to visit the IFMA fan page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ifmamuaythai) and hit that 'like button'.  We have been challenged to raise over 1000 'likes' towards the cause. This is one situation where sharing and liking will actually help.

Ryan Faull receiving his Gold medal at 2006 IFMA World Champs

Guy Lazarus receiving his bronze medal at 2009 IFMA World Champs

Jarred Rothwell receiving his bronze medal at 2011 IFMA World Champs

Trend setter in the world of martial arts Dragon Power Muaythai MMA & Fitness Centre established in 1993. This year is the celebration of Dragon Power's and SA martial artist superstar Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong's 20th year of teaching.

We are always looking for ways to improve so that you can get the best training possible here at South Africa's No.1 Muaythai, MMA & Fitness Centre. There is a shortage of high quality Gi and No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) instructors in South Africa. Team Dragon Power is excited to announce the arrival to our already world class coaching team, Clauber Santana. Clauber is internationally recognized BJJ Black belt specialist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; with many titles, achievements and a very large teaching experience from all four corners of the world. What sets him aside from other instructors of his caliber is that he is passionate in helping his students to consistently improve and better themselves. This fits perfectly with Dragon Power's ethos and is the reason why Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong has chosen Clauber to be a part of the elite Dragon Power coaching team. He will be heading the coaching of BJJ Gi, Non-Gi and a part of our world class MMA coaching team.

With the anticipation of Coach Clauber coming to Dragon Power, classes are filling rapidly. The classes are limited so make sure to book your spot very soon.  To join up with Dragon Power you will need to attend a compulsory presentation every Monday to Thursday 5:30pm sharp. Be part of the legacy and change your life, body, mind and soul. #TimeWaitsForNoOne

Coach Clauber will be landing on South African shores 24th January 2013 and will be jumping straight into giving classes. His first task will be preparing the 'Dragon Power Submission team' for the Abu Dhabi African trials, which will be taking place 2 February 2013 in East London, South Africa. Should they win there, they will qualify to compete in the Abu Dhabi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships 2013.

Coach Clauber will be teaching on the following days:

Mondays and Wednesdays

•         6pm to 7pm MMA Fighters and Advanced Class

•         7pm to 8pm No Gi Beginners to Intermediate

Tuesday and Thursdays

•         7pm to 8pm Gi White belt to black belt

Fridays Open Classes

•         5pm to 7pm

Private lessons with Clauber, please contact us on the below details:

To be the best you have to train with the best.

Dragon Power Team

Tel. +27 (0) 21 511 9888

Email. info@dragonpower.co.za

Website. www.dragonpower.co.za

Twitter. @dragonpower888

Facebook. Dragon Power Muaythai MMA &Fitness Centre

Gareth and Devin warming up

Team Dragon Power recently competed at The Cape Town International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship on 8 December 2012. The team did very well in bringing back multiple medals in the no-gi division. They first competed in their respective weight divisions, where Lungiambula-Kisoka aka:Champion won Gold, Marcel Teniers won Silver & Gareth Lombard won Bronze. Later on Marcel went on to win Bronze in the Ultimate division.

Well done team. We are all proud of you.

Devin Smart choking his opponent

Gareth with his opponent in a rear naked choke

Marcel about to put his opponent in a Americana

Champion with his opponent in a reverse guilitine

Marcel Teniers on the podium receiving his silver medal

Champion on the podium receiving his gold

Gareth Lombard on the podium receiving his bronze medal

A happy and succesful Team Dragon Power after competition

Some of the Miss South Africa Final 12 girls have been training hard to get thier body and minds ready for Sunday night where they will be competing for the Miss South Africa Crown 2012. They have been training with Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong & Sibak Kru Winston 'Tiger Chong. Every one here at Team Dragon Power would like to wish them the best of luckand we are very proud of you. You showed us how you can completely change your body with hard work. We hope to see you soon.

Balduccis would also like to send their wishes of luck to the girls for tomorrow.As they hosted them and some of Team Dragon Power for dinner a few nights ago.

The South African National Muaythai Team recently got back from St. Petersburg, Russia where they competed at the 2012 IFMA World Championships. The team comprised of Jarred 'Rothwieler' Rothwell (Middleweight) & Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong as Coach/Manager.

There will be no World Champs next year due to the World Combat Games taking place. How ever Malaysia won the bid to host the 2014 World Championships.

We would like to congratulate the team on representing South Africa at such a high level qand making us all proud.

IFMA AGM 2012

Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon'Chong & Jarred Rothwell walking in with the flag at the opening ceremony

The Stadium

Warming up before the fight

Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong blessing Jarred

Live Streaming footage of the fight

Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon'Chong with female Thai Champion

Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong with Stephan Fox (IFMA Vice-President) and sonme of Team Singapore

A Muaythai Dream come true

Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong with one of the Turkish Muaythai Referees

Our new home is over 1000 square metres and encompasses that raw underground feeling, unique only to Dragon Power. This new environment breeds a culture of training and results, nothing else. We eat, sleep and live our art and we want those that share our passion to join us.  Our new business model allows for more individualised interaction between trainers and gym members kicking client experience at Dragon Power up another notch.

Although our business model may have changed, we realise that it is imperative to harness a free flow of energy and maintain a good aura, essential to the environment we strive to nurture within Dragon Power.
We have always wanted to make this move but never found the timing to be right. What drove this decision forward is our dream to provide a Youth Centre for the kids in our Muaythai Against Drugs (MAD) program and because the current building we are occupying is going to be demolished.

Our new location offers much of the same facilities and services that we have always provided our members with; free parking, security and convenience. Our new location is falls along the My Citi Bus route both to and from the CBD, as well as the Blouberg area. Total travelling time by car to Paarden Eiland from the CBD or  Sea Point during peak hour is less than ten minutes, less than fifteen minutes from Blouberg and/or  the southern suburbs (travelling on the M3, take the N2 then the M5 ) and between fifteen and twenty minutes if you're coming from the from the northern suburbs.

Established in 1993, next year will be our twentieth anniversary. We are home to trainers and students who hold the title of local, national, international and World Champion status. Dragon Power is also the head training camp and head office to SAAMF and the MAD foundation. We have strong professional and personal ties with Randy 'The Natural' Couture, six times UFC Champion, Hall of Famer and the face of MMA globally also owner of Xteme Couture MMA Las Vegas.

There really is no comparison with the new building, once you have experienced the sheer enormity and open beauty of the venue you will understand and fall in love with the new home of Dragon Power. Once again We share our deep apologies with those of you who will not be making the move with us, but please allow yourself the chance to take a look once we have moved and make your decision. Seeing is believing and when it comes to changing your life for the better, 5 minutes out the way can never be to much to ask of yourself

The official opening of Dragon Power's new kwoon (School) is the 5th of November 2012; Please note that the classes will be fully operational at our New Premises in Paarden Eiland. For opening specials follow us on Twitter @DragonPower888 or like us on Facebook 'Dragon Power Muaythai, MMA & Fitness Centre'.


We at Dragon Power will continue to cater for and meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations. Thank you to those who have remained loyal to us all these years. This is a new beginning and we look forward to our existing, new and future clients taking this exciting journey with us.

Time waits for no one!
The Dragon Power Team

info@dragonpower.co.za   
www.dragonpower.co.za

Lisa & katlego from the Expresso Morning show recently interviewed Sifu Kru Quentin 'Dragon' Chong on the recent rise in popularity in MMA. They then participated in MMA training session and were joined by Gareth Lombard & Dragon Legends MMA Champion Marcel 'Little Hammer' Teniers. Watch the video to see what they got up to.