QW Martial Arts Blog
Welcome to the QW Martial Arts Blog
Welcome to the QW Martial Arts Blog, your ultimate destination for everything Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned fighter, our blog covers it all—from essential training tips and techniques to the latest MMA news and fighter spotlights.
Discover expert advice on striking, grappling, and conditioning, stay updated on exciting events and trends, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the journeys of top MMA athletes. We also dive into nutrition and fitness strategies, ensuring you’re fuelled for peak performance. Ready to take your MMA knowledge and skills to the next level? Explore our blog and start your journey today!
Your Go-To Resource for All Things Mixed Martial Arts
At QuanWessels, we know one of the biggest differences between a good athlete and a dangerous one is what happens after the takedown.
Anyone can learn to shoot, body lock, or trip an opponent to the mat.
But the athletes who dominate MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling exchanges are the ones who know how to secure control after impact, shut down the scramble, and convert the takedown into a real finish.
The first Sunninghill Open of 2026 is coming, and it’s set to be an exciting opportunity for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes looking to compete, learn, and grow under a recognised ruleset.
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new TRIBE Martial Arts merchandise collection — designed for style, comfort, and a cause.
At QuanWessels, we’ve always believed in more than just training together — we believe in growing together.
That’s why we’re proud to launch the QuanWessels Community Platform, a free online space where Tribe members can share, connect, and promote their businesses.
The Sunninghill Gi Open returns for its fifth event of 2025. Register today on Smoothcomp! 🥋🔥
Join us for an advanced training experience in Weapon Retention and Disarming. This Level 3 course is designed for martial artists, law enforcement, security professionals, and responsible civilians who want to develop critical skills for managing disarms and retaining control of handguns or long guns in high-stress, close-quarters environments.
In a real confrontation, the fight doesn’t stop when a weapon appears—it only gets more dangerous. This Level 1 Seminar will teach you how to control, neutralize, and survive close-quarter encounters involving weapons.
In this video, Coach Richie Quan shares expert tips, techniques & core concepts to defend against takedowns when your back is against the cage.
The Sunninghill Gi Open is your chance to kick off the 2025 competition season with style! This IBJJF rules-based tournament is perfect for beginners stepping onto the competition stage for the first time and seasoned competitors looking to sharpen their skills.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.