Kings Academy

Listen here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/voices/2026/training-for-an-mma-mindset

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A huge thank you to Radio New Zealand - RNZ for showcasing our facility and interviewing our fighters, Mose Afoa & Arshia Ebadi.

Happy birthday Richie Supa Nola 🎂

Happy birthday Ar Shia have a nice one champ!

Well, well, well… Born to Fight 32 | GAMMA VIP International was another incredible success, showing once again the strength and unity of our fight community! 🔥

The next event will be announced soon!

A massive thank you to my teams at Kings Academy and SALT gym for all the work behind the scenes that made this event possible.

Thank you to the amazing trainers and fighters who showed up with skill, courage and determination, united by one goal: to grow our sport and take it to the next level.

Special thanks to Greg White - Rotorua Lee Gar, Team Tahiti, Steve Oliver - Oliver MMA HQ, , Oliver MMA South Auckland, Dhcamad Armstrong - Team Alpha, AD Boxing,Brad Kora - Whakatane MMA, Rivalcity Mma, Mai Dojo Wellington & Sabertooth Fighters Wellington.

An enormous thank you to my brother Saeed Yunesee, who worked tirelessly to set up the venue and ensure everything was taken care of.

To our management team, volunteers, officials and families, Terry Tuteru, Marjaneh, Melody, Amilia, Sophie Galloway, Moana, Miss Healer, Jovi, Stepan, Ismael, Mohammad, Gess, Gabriel, Noah, Aroha, Felise South Auckland, Nathaneal Tuteru , LT Dan Hennesy, Dan Baker, Roy & G2G production, Simon Kosenko, Inna Leniu & Sifu Zaya thank you for your incredible support.

Whether you helped with setting up, organising, recording, officiating, refereeing, announcing or keeping everyone safe, your contribution did not go unnoticed. Every role mattered, and this event could not have happened without you.

Thank you to my corner and coaching team, Chris Hobb, Christopher Stuart Bolton, Richie Supa Nola, Zack Bennett and Eli for supporting and guiding our fighters throughout the event.

Thank you to every fighter from the Youth, Adult and Masters divisions who stepped into the cage and proudly represented our sport.

I apologise if I have accidentally missed anyone’s name. Please know that every contribution was seen, valued and deeply appreciated.

Few hours to our figh family gathering.
VIP event….Lets go!

SOLD OUT - DOOR SALE - CASH $250. No promises & it’s subject to availability!!!

Door open 5pm. First fight 6:30pm.

Thank you for showing your love and support, and congratulations to everyone for making weight!

Tomorrow, we come together as one fight family to showcase our skills, share our knowledge, and enjoy the incredible energy inside the cage.

VIP EVENT! LET’S GO! 🔥🥊 ❤️

Great Monday Training team.
1 week free trining.
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Big congratulations to Jerome for stepping up and proudly representing Kings Academy today!

Massive respect to Hira McClutchie & the Deep South Kickboxing team for the opportunity, hospitality, and another quality event. It was great seeing you too, Coach Leon.

It takes two warriors to make a real fight, so nothing but respect to Liam for stepping into the ring, bringing the challenge, and sharing the ring with our team.

Next stop: BORN TO FIGHT....22 Aug....Our experienced fighters & hungry upcoming talent are getting ready to put their skills, courage, and hard work on display.

Join us at www.kingsacademy.co.nz
1 week free training is available to the new members.

Great advance class team. Keep up the good work!
Join us at www.kingsacademy.co.nz
1 week free training