The Powerplant

Knowledge and skill develops only through continuous effort and struggle. Grateful to our teachers for leading the way.

Congratulations on your blue belt promotion Fritz!

“Thanks to everyone for this huge honour.
As it is written, “iron sharpens iron”.
Thanks to the coaches and the core group for the time invested. It has only been 3yrs and 1month since I stepped onto the mat😂.
In fairness, many injuries and setbacks during that time. It’s hard, every time, to get back onto the mat if you take on BJJ in this season of your life. A bunch of young guys in peak physical condition smashing you week after week. I’ll take the upgrade for not quitting when I felt like dying. BJJ is the hardest and most amazing I have ever done. It’s not for everyone. It seems to attract a different breed. I like it.
Thanks again to all for the kind words and support. I will miss the Powerplant crew dearly next year. It has become a big part of my life. Thanks again.”

Mold yourself around your opponent. Photo credit:

The name “Boa” is derived from the Boa Constrictor, one of the top predators in the Amazon jungle. It kills through cutting off the victims blood supply through encircling pressure. Among jungle tribes, the Boa is held in in high regard as a great teacher. The snake symbolises important lessons, such as the ability to shed old skin and renew oneself - an ancient concept revered among successful warriors. Periods of renewal are crucial for healing or adapting when facing difficult journeys or unexpected changes.

The analogy of our world being a jungle is fitting because it’s full of countless obstacles, challenging situations, unknowns and surprises that we will inevitably encounter. Jiu Jitsu equips us with the skills and the mindset to handle both physical and mental pressures and adversities. Through disciplined skill acquisition we learn to balance hard and soft approaches, gaining confidence through competence in dealing with chaos.

The swords symbolise the warriors approach. A warrior is decisive and swift. By sharpening our swords daily, we improve our ability to make sharper decisions. Decisions are crucial, as the word “decision” originates from “to cut”, separating what we need to do from what we want to do. Better decisions lead to more success and a better life.

The discipline of acquiring skills under difficult circumstances forces us to shed old habits, increasing our power and self-understanding. It requires us to stay humble and have a beginners mind as there are always aspects of our skill set to correct or improve. As your skills develop, your decisions become swifter and more effective, giving you greater freedom and control in dealing with adversities. When you combine these principles of shedding, decisiveness, humility, internal control and skill acquisition you truly become a warrior.

Throughout the years, Powerplant has built a strong core of BJJ practitioners and coaches. Much like the Boa constrictor shedding its skin as it grows, we’ve decided to establish our BJJ team under a new name and ethos, refreshing our approach.

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Wednesday NoGi beginners class - If you’re in or around Stellenbosch come and join us in learning the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu🤙🏼

Congratulations to Jordan Boswell for his promotion to blue belt. Being coachable, working consistently, love for Jiu Jitsu and the ability to put your ego aside in training. That’s what it comes down to at the end of the day if you want to continually grow. Well done brother. Keep growing!

Jiu Jitsu doesn’t get easier that’s why we keep it fun during the hard training sessions 🤙🏼

Congratulations to Lesne (Gold), Wian (Bronze) and Jordan (Bronze). Keep up the good work🤙🏼

Much respect to all those who competed at the ADCC Cape Town. Win or learn, we’re always working to improve 🔥⚔️🔥

Coach Nick always working on sharpening his students ⚔️ and keeping the standard high.

Xolisani doing good work with our boxers🔥

Xolisani "Skeleton" Thembani, Born in East london Eastern Cape. Started boxing at the age of 13. Represented Western Cape 3 times at the national championships and CPUT and 2 times at the USSA national champions obtaining silver and gold medals.

Established Kayamandi boxing academy and started coaching in 2019.

Coached CPUT on the national championships in 2019.
Coached Cape Winelands since 2019
Coached the Provincial team since 2021-date. Coach of new SA woman’s fly-weight champion Olwethu Mkhathala.

Head boxing coach at Powerplant and Kayamandi boxing academy

Monday BJJ beginners class🔥