As we approach the festive season, we’re excited to remind you about our upcoming Black Belt Promotion Seminar & Ceremony  scheduled for Saturday 7 December

The history of wrestling dates back thousands of years, with its origins rooted in survival, competition, and ritual. In ancient cave paintings in France, dating back nearly 15,000 years, we see some of the earliest depictions of wrestlers engaged in combat. Wrestling, it seems, began as a primal form of testing strength, skill, and endurance.

We are excited for the upcoming QuanWessels Kids BJJ Grading Ceremony! This special event will celebrate the hard work, dedication, and progress of our young martial artists.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the fastest-growing martial arts in the world, celebrated for its effectiveness in self-defence and mixed martial arts (MMA). However, the art’s evolution from its origins in Japan to what we now know as BJJ is a complex story of cultural exchange, adaptation, and innovation.

Muay Thai’s origins are deeply intertwined with the history of Thailand (formerly Siam as seen in the 13th century map above) particularly its military history. The art is believed to have developed as early as the 13th century, during the reign of the Sukhothai Kingdom (1238-1438). This period marked the early formation of Thai identity and the establishment of the kingdom as a regional power. Warfare with neighboring states, such as Burma, Cambodia, and Laos, was common, and the need for close-combat skills became vital for Thai soldiers. Muay Thai, or more precisely Muay Boran (meaning “ancient boxing”), was born as a system of unarmed combat that soldiers used when they lost their weapons in battle.

QW presents the next seminar in our series; Ground-Based Fighting With Weapons. In this seminar, Richie Quan & Norman Wessels will teach you how to effectively control your environment on the ground with the additional element of various weapons. Learn how to retain your weapon, disarm attackers, and effectively defend yourself on the ground.

n the vast world of martial arts, some styles stand out not only for their history and tradition but also for their effectiveness in real combat situations, make no mistake, not all martial arts are created the same. These “complete” martial arts have been battle-tested and proven to deliver high success rates in various forms of competition, including mixed martial arts (MMA), self-defense scenarios, and even no-holds-barred environments like early Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournaments. In this blog, I’ll tell you about five of the most comprehensive martial arts systems: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Sambo, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Judo.

The great Sunninghill No Gi Open returns for its second iteration, hosted at QuanWessels Martial Arts Academy in the heart of Sunninghill. Everyone is welcome to come compete and build their experience under the IBJJF ruleset.

Founded in 2019, the TRIBE Martial Arts Foundation aims to create sustainable solutions for women and children in impoverished areas who face daily struggles with gender-based violence, domestic abuse, and limited opportunities. TRIBE’s mission goes beyond teaching self-defense—it is about fostering empowerment, resilience, and growth so that these individuals can thrive, becoming valuable contributors to their communities.

QuanWessels, a leader in martial arts and combat sports, is proud to announce the official launch of QW Infinity, a training app & platform to gain and improve knowledge from anywhere in the world. Starting today, QW Infinity brings world-class instruction and comprehensive martial arts content directly to your fingertips, setting a new standard for practitioners of all levels.

If you’ve ever found yourself sprawled out on the mats after a grueling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) session, wondering why on earth you signed up for this, you’re not alone. But before you take off your belt and tap out for good, let me give you 10 compelling reasons why sticking with BJJ is the best decision you will ever make. Spoiler: your future self will thank you.

This is not the quintessential list of frequently asked questions we receive at QuanWessels; but they are some of the more common ones; so we thought we would address some of them. We have a whole page dedicated to FAQs at QuanWesswels; which can probably answer many of your questions.

Coach JP Buys has been training diligently and working on his next career steps in grappling; a massive part of that is to claim gold at the upcoming IBJJF NO GI EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS in Rome, Italy later this year.

Throwing your wee angel into the world of double-leg takedowns and wrestling can be daunting for any parent, so first off, here’s to you Mom or Dad for being brave! We all want our children to grow with skills to defend themselves and develop healthy habits, and while these are definitely outcomes of regular BJJ training there are also a world of other social, emotional and psychological benefits for your child. 

While we want all the messy sweaty training faces and hairstyles, it is both a courtesy and an expectation that you practice good hygiene yourself and with your training gear.

\Whether it’s your very first time on the mats or the beginning of a new journey at a new gym, being aware of some of our gyms procedures and culture will help you feel more at home at QuanWessels resulting in a seamless assimilation into the QW community.

As you are aware now, we have started our baby champs class at 3:30pm on weekdays this year. This class has been steadily growing in size with both new students and others moving across from the later class. This class is specifically designed for younger kids from 3-7 years of age. They will still come at the same time at 8am on Saturdays.

It’s that time again, our QW kids have been working tirelessly and progressing in their martial arts journeys’ and now it’s time for them to be rewarded for their hard work. Kids BJJ Grading Day is set to take place on Saturday 29 June. This is set to be our biggest grading day yet with 14 of our students ready to level up. But, before then; they will still need to teach their respective classes and complete their ‘death rolls’ with their peers.

QW presents the next seminar in our series; :Grappling in a Weapons-Based Environment on the Ground”. In this seminar, Richie Quan & Norman Wessels will teach you how to effectively control your environment on the ground with the additional element of various weapons. Learn how to retain your weapon, disarm attackers, and more.

We can’t wait to get the QW comp season started. Come test your mettle and gain valuable experience in a fun and safe environment. Open to all QW and affiliate members.