Every Sunday, the fields opposite the 46 Brigade Army Base
in Kensington, Johannesburg are transformed into a community fitness boot camp.
Hosted by 46 KSCA (Kensington Spots Club and Academy), Fighting Fit Kensington is
a complete workout divided into fifteen 1 minute exercises. The community
workout takes place every Sunday from 10-11am and is free to the public. This
is a great initiative for the Kensington community, both physically and
socially.
El Grande – Ultimate Power Challenge
The El Grande Tyre
Once a month, Fighting Fit Kensington’s traditional workout
is extended and athletes are able to test themselves against the mammoth El
Grande Tyre. The El Grande Tyre weighs 700kg and the challenge is to push the
tyre over an 80m course in the fastest possible time. The top 3 athletes from
each monthly event qualify for an annual final and a chance to win prizes up to
the value of R10,000.
EFC at El Grande
The El Grande events are frequented by some of the EFC’s top fighters and a great energy surrounds the event. EFC Africa fighter Wade Henderson was at the El Grande event on Sunday, no doubt training for EFC 13: Henderson vs James Le Roux
EFC's Wade Henderson tackles the El Grande Challenge
The EFC also uses the event to present theirMMA title holderswith official championship rings. This also gives the public a chance to interact with their favourite champions, take pictures or get autographs signed.
EFC Championship Ring
Jeremy Smith at El Grande
The latest El Grande event, held on March 25th 2012, was attended by EFC Africa Middleweight Champion Jeremy “Pitbull” Smith, who was presented with the championship ring that he earned at EFC Africa 12.
Jeremy Pitbull Smith presented with his EFC Ring
Dirk Steenekamp, Jeremy Smith, Cairo Howarth and Pietro Cignoli in front of the El Grande Tyre
Jeremy Smith takes photographs with fans at El Grande
On 25th March, 2012 welcomes its first El Grande Ultimate Power Challenge event. The event will see some of South Africa's top MMA fighters and athletes test themselves against the huge 700kg El Grande tyre. Rumours have already been circling about who will be attending the event. Among the names dropped was newly crowned EFC Africa Middleweight champion Jeremy Smith.
Last year's El Grande Grand Champion was Carlo Cignoli from team Hardcore in a time of 46.16 seconds. Second place went to JP Joubert from team Mayhem in 47.60 seconds and third place went to Michael Vermeulen also from team Mayhem in a time of 49.53 seconds. Lets see if those times can be beaten this year!
El Grande details
Date:25 March 2012
Time: 10am
Venue:46 KSCA, opposite the 46 Brigade Army Base, Cumberland Road, Kensington.
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