DARRYL FAUGHT

" EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON

WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD"  

- NELSON MANDELA

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Darryl began his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey in the 1990’s in the former Yugoslavia, training ‘garage style’ in the basement of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICTY) with a friend from Finland. When they weren’t training on the mats, they watched videos of the early UFC and MMA footage and became inspired by the effectiveness of BJJ as demonstrated by the Gracie family.  

After returning to Durban, South Africa, Darryl began his formal BJJ training under the instruction of Micah Atkinson, of the Fernando Terere Association/Rickson Gracie lineage and later under Eddie Bravo’s 10th Planet franchise.

Following a variety of medal wins across South Africa, in 2014, after receiving his Brown Belt from Micah, Darryl was inspired to begin teaching and sharing his knowledge to students in Durban. He opened his own private space, Faughts Gym, offering Personal Training, Self Defence and Anti-bullying classes for kids, alongside leading as the Head Instructor and mentor for Four Elements Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Darryl’s goal is to help bring quality training and mentorship to all.  His evident self starter attitude, enthusiasm, personal wisdom and professionalism as highlighted on his own gym website www.faughtsgym.co.za/jiu_jitsu makes Darryl a fantastic addition to the NICKBJJ Affiliates and our shared philosophies.

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" I was keen to become affiliated to an organisation which supports the smaller Jiu-Jitsu clubs, where money is not everything. Where you are recognized and not merely a number on a chalk board. This is when Nick and I linked up and began chatting, we connected instantly. I guess you can say the rest is history.

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I am now an official NICKBJJ Affiliate, holding the brand in high esteem in South Africa.

My open invitation to any academy wanting to come and train in Durban South Africa still stands. "       

- DARRYL FAUGHT

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DARRYL'S BJJ ACHIEVEMENTS

2018   Ground Quest Gold Medal Nogi under 83kg

2014   Awarded Brown Belt under Micah Atkinson

2011   Ground Quest Gold Medal Nogi under 90kg

2010   MMA Gold Medal under 90kg

2009   MMA Gold Medal under 90kg

2008   Cape of Storms Silver Medal under 90kg

2008   Awarded Purple Belt via Eddie Bravo 10th Planet

2007   Cape of Storms Gold Medal Gi & Gold Medal Nogi, under 90kg

2006   All Africa Cup Gold Medal Gi & Silver Medal Nogi, under 90kg

2005   All Africa Cup Gold Medal Gi & Gold Medal Nogi, under 90kg

2004   All Africa Cup Silver Medal Gi & Gold Medal Nogi, under 90kg

2004   Awarded Blue Belt by Micah Atkinson under Fernando Terere

2003   All Africa Cup Bronze Medal Gi & Silver Medal Nogi, under 90kg