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TRIBE Martial Arts Foundation is a NPO provides youth and moms with BJJ and Karate training. Support or partner us. PBO 930073667
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Built on Strength, Honour, Courage, Mastery, we support families through structured programmes that build confidence and change lives.

30/09/2026

At TRIBE Martial Arts Foundation, we believe martial arts can teach young people lessons that stay with them long after they leave the mat.

Strength with humility.
Courage with respect.
Success with gratitude.

Because we aren’t just building competitors.

We’re building young people who can make a difference in their communities and create generational change.

She showed up. She fought hard. She won.

But the moment that matters most came after the fight. She turned to her opponent, embraced her and congratulated her. Because winning isn’t about proving that you are better than someone else.

It’s about having the humility to recognise the courage it took for your opponent to step onto the mat too.

That is a lesson that extends far beyond BJJ.

In life, we will win.
We will lose.
We will be challenged.
And we will meet people who push us to become better.

How we treat those people, especially when we have succeeded, says far more about our character than the result ever will.

The medal celebrates the result. The embrace reveals the character.

And that is the kind of young person we want to help build.

28/09/2026

THIS IS MORE THAN A COMPETITION.

He won a few fights on competition day. But the real win started long before he stepped onto the mat.

It’s the decision to show up every week.

To train. To learn. To be challenged. To be accountable.
To surround himself with positive role models.
To keep going when things get difficult.

For a young man, having something meaningful to show up for every week can change the direction of his life.

And when one young man chooses discipline, responsibility and purpose, he sets an example for those around him. That is how generational change begins.

Not with one competition. Not with one medal. But with consistent choices, positive mentorship and an environment that shows young people what they are capable of becoming.

At TRIBE Martial Arts Foundation, we use martial arts as a vehicle to build confidence, character, discipline and opportunity, while creating pathways for young people to become positive examples in their families and communities.

The fight lasts a few minutes. The impact can last a lifetime.

11/09/2026

WE’RE NOT JUST RAISING BOYS.
WE’RE RAISING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEN.

Generational change starts with what we teach our boys today.

At TRIBE we believe strength is about far more than physical ability.

It’s about discipline when nobody is watching.
Respect for yourself and others.
Courage when life gets difficult.
Responsibility when others depend on you.
And the character to do what is right, even when it isn’t easy.

We want our young boys to grow into men who are strong family men, present fathers, dependable husbands, supportive brothers and positive leaders within their communities.

Men who understand that their greatest impact isn’t measured by what they achieve for themselves, but by the people they help build around them.

We want to help raise a generation that understands its responsibility to the generation that comes next.

To break unhealthy cycles.
To build stronger families.
To lead by example.
To serve their communities.
To leave something better behind.

Because generational change doesn’t start when they become men.

It starts with how we raise them as boys.

This is the work.
This is the purpose.
This is TRIBE.

Building boys. Developing men. Strengthening families. Building community.

07/09/2026

There’s something powerful about a mother choosing to invest in herself while building a better future for her children.

Today, we celebrate one of our Tribe moms earning her next stripe.

It’s not just a mark on her belt. It represents the hours she has put in, the days she showed up when it was difficult, and the commitment to becoming stronger, for herself, for her children, and for the community around her.

Because our children don’t only learn from what we tell them.
They learn from what they see us do.

When a mother chooses discipline, resilience and growth, her children get to see what is possible.

And when one person grows stronger, the whole community has the opportunity to grow with them.

We’re proud to have you on the mats.
Keep showing up. Keep growing. Keep leading the way.

This is Tribe. We build stronger people, stronger families and stronger communities — one person at a time.

26/08/2026

What a proud moment for our Tribe Girls at the Dojo Wars competition, taking the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place on the podium!

A reflection of what can happen when young girls are given access to sport, the opportunity to learn, and the support to keep showing up.

Consistent training builds discipline, confidence, resilience and the belief that you are capable of doing hard things. We’re proud to give our girls a space where they can challenge themselves, compete, grow and discover what they’re capable of.

And when opportunity comes, take it. Show up. Put in the work. See where it can take you.

14/08/2026

🥋 LADIES SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP — HIGHLIGHTS ❤️

What an incredible day!

Our recent Free Ladies Self Defence Workshop, hosted together with the Tribe Martial Arts Foundation, brought women from our community together for a morning focused on practical self-defence, confidence, awareness and empowerment.

The atmosphere was amazing, and it was inspiring to see women supporting, encouraging and learning alongside one another.

We would also like to extend a massive thank you to AET Security for supporting the workshop and this initiative.

Their contribution helped us create an opportunity for women in our community to access practical self-defence training, and we are incredibly grateful for their support.

Please support and show some love to AET Security.

This is what community is about.

Strength. Honour. Courage. Mastery. Tribe.

15/07/2026

Some journeys are even more special when they’re shared.

This brother and sister duo stepped onto the mats together, supported each other through every challenge, and celebrated their grading side by side QuanWessels Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.

Congratulations on your achievement. May this be one of many milestones you reach together, growing in confidence, resilience, and character every step of the way.

09/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Wilson family for their generous support of the TRIBE Martial Arts Foundation.

Because of your contribution, we’ve been able to assist one of our TRIBE athletes with competition fees and essential training gear, giving them the opportunity to continue their martial arts journey with confidence.

At QuanWessels, we believe that no child with the right attitude and commitment should miss out because of financial barriers.

💚 Would you like to make a difference too?

Every contribution, whether it’s R50, R100, R250 or more each month, helps create opportunities and change lives.

Your support enables us to provide scholarships, competition assistance, uniforms, equipment, transport, and life-changing opportunities for children who need them most.

If you’d like to partner with the TRIBE Foundation, please contact [email protected]

Together, we’re creating champions and building futures. 🥋

08/07/2026

Looking back at our Community Bowls Day, we're reminded of what can happen when people come together for a purpose greater than themselves.

From friendly competition and plenty of laughs to meaningful conversations and new connections, the day was a celebration of community, generosity, and the shared belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us, supported the event, and helped make it such a success. Your contribution continues to make a difference in the lives of the young people we serve through the TRIBE Foundation.

As we reflect on moments like these, we're reminded that every event, every partnership, and every act of kindness helps build stronger communities and brighter futures.

Here's to creating even more impact together.

22/06/2026

Over the weekend, at the QuanWessels Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy grading ceremony, we witnessed something special. Not because students demonstrated what they had learned.But because they showed us who they are becoming. How they are becoming sharper.

Every stripe earned, every belt awarded, and every milestone celebrated represented more than technical skill. It reflected hours of dedication, perseverance, courage, and growth.

In martial arts, we don’t put our skills into practice to prove ourselves. We do it to discover where we have grown, where we still need to improve, and how far we can go.

For many of the young people and families we serve, the lessons learned on the mats extend far beyond training. They build confidence, discipline, resilience, leadership, and hope.

This is why TRIBE exists.

Every training session, every competition, and every meal provided helps create an environment where growth can flourish. The progress we celebrated this weekend is only possible because people choose to invest in the potential of others.

Today, we invite you to be part of that journey.

By supporting TRIBE Martial Arts Foundation, you are not simply funding a programme, you are helping a child discover their strength, a family find hope, and a community build a brighter future.

Because growth never stops. And neither should opportunity.
Strength. Courage. Honour. Mastery.

📩 Partner with us, sponsor a child, or make a donation to help us continue creating champions and changing lives.

Address

1 Kikuyu Road
Johannesburg
2191

Website

https://tribemartialartsfoundation.org/, https://quanwessels.co.za/

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