Alon Alkaly:

I wanted to start boxing because I felt like doing something new and something challenging, learning a new skill, that’s the most personal reason. Obviously it’s a nice confidence boost as well and the bonuses are that it’s great fitness, and it overall it’s actually benefits me in many ways because there is so much that actually goes into it. From rhythm to fitness to strength to technique so I enjoy all of that. What I actually enjoy about the lessons is the mixture of the fitness and the drills and obviously I like the environment, the way you coach, your approachability is great.

Dirk Visser:

Training wakes me up in the morning so I shake off feeling a bit tired and I’m awake and ready for the day. During the sessions I feel challenged (and a bit frustrated) because when I am learning anything I want to focus and get it right and I am quite hard on myself. Brendon’s coaching is always pushing my limits so after every session I feel great because I’ve learnt something new! It’s also a really fun environment, and I still learn practical skills at an exponential rate. What I enjoy most is the mental challenge. It's not just a mind-numbing workout but a chance to engage both my body and mind.

I feel as though my problem solving abilities have gotten better. I can tackle everyday tasks with much more ease. I am without a doubt calmer and I feel a greater sense of self-confidence. I am in better shape now than I have ever been. My diet has improved and I am calmer in social situations.

Thank you!

Poonam Ravjee:

Training makes me feel good and energized. It’s a lot of challenge and a lot of fun. Each session I feel like I’m progressing. The tummy workouts especially are great! I also really enjoy that each day is a different challenge, and I’ve got to live up to that challenge. Outside of training I feel calmer and relaxed, and I can say that training has definitely changed me. Not only that, but since I’ve started training I do sleep better and right through the night. I don’t wake up like I use to.

Just go on doing what you are doing. It’s great!

Mikhael Kramer:

I feel sleepy before training, then after training I feel awake. I enjoy learning better technique, each session I am learning more. I especially enjoy the 20 on 10 off exercises, and the sparring. I WANNA SWEAT. Each session I want to walk out feeling absolutely exhausted and pushed to the limit.

Shemeen Mota:

It helps me with my stress levels, with my moods, and I’ve become very fit and active. I can do situps while I’m cooking now!

Nadia Khan:

I enjoy training because I feel good, it’s a good stress reliever and it starts out my day.

Zahida Moosa:

I enjoy kickboxing. It’s changed my life dramatically from where I was to where I am now. I actually feel better, I sleep well, and I’m emotionally feeling pretty good!

Lyle Julius:

I’ve been at KAtzMMA a couple of weeks. It’s been quite a journey for me in terms of personal growth, skill development and overall confidence. When I came here I’d say my standup was completely s%t and it’s improved a hell of a lot. And I believe the journey will continue and I’m excited to see where it’ll take me in the next couple of months. And I’m feeling good. I’m feeling very good about it.

Brad Rosen:

Been training with Brendon for about 3-4 months now. It’s been great, not only in terms of boxing, in terms of self defence and fitness as well. I’m trying to lose some weight and I’m doing well. I’m really enjoying it, learning from experienced guys as well. It’s been great fun, he’s a great guy, fun to work with. Feels like I’m learning a lot and it makes me feel like going to gym. When I leave I can’t wait to come back. I love learning more and all the different kinds of things he teaches.

Anthony Cox:

The one thing my coach always says is that there are no excuses! It’s so easy to fall into a depressive state because of injuries or sickness and start making excuses as to why we can’t get to training. I’ve had slipped discs, a dislocated shoulder and a fractured wrist in the last 5 months. Each time was a struggle for me to stand up again. I’m writing this to thank my coach Brendon Katz for always believing in me and motivating me to push forward and be the best I can be no matter what the circumstances. When one part of the body is broken we can always work to strengthen the rest and improve on other skill sets. Thanks to Bren,my dietition and my physio Steven Smilkstein I’ve lost a lot of weight, my boxing is coming along nicely and my injuries heal very quickly. KATZ MMA is worth checking out if you’re like me and you need to be challenged and you want to learn something that can benefit every aspect of your life.

Dr Steven Smilkstein:

I would like to say that KATZ MMA is a well constructed and professional unit of trainers with all the important knowledge to train at everyone's full potential with all the support staff to make it one of the safest and most professional martial arts academies in Johannesburg. It has been a pleasure and privilege to learn from the masters.

Chris Maritz:

I joined katzmma from referral - Rowan Katsew. He said the trainer and the mind behind the coaching is precise and teaches you fitness as well as technique. I went to my first lesson and just like all the others it was both precise and technical, but it was also alot of fun. Almost like joining a small family. Brendon is an amazing coach and a great friend and a great fighter. Happy to be a part of katzmma.

Craig Blumenthal:

Martial arts have always been my lifelong passion and because of this I have a long history of training in various styles achieving different levels of proficiency in each over many years.

It's so important to approach training with an open mind and an "empty cup" so to speak, always being an absolute beginner.

I really appreciate the patient but steady pace of the training. The early focus on footwork, timing, distancing, stance, balance and basics, builds a strong foundation like I've never experienced before. Coach applies useful, interesting and practical drills specific to each person in the class in developing these key areas and you can literally feel yourself improve in every single drill.

Focusing on the principles and basics and not being forced into sparring beyond your level early on or worrying about how hard or fast you are hitting lets you get comfortable with the principles and process of the art behind the martial art.

I had lost passion for training for a long time but can comfortably say Coach has reignited the fire I have been missing for so long. I have found a style that's effective, deep, interesting and challenging, that feels natural and exciting for me all thanks to Coach's intuitive and innovative training methods.