RCFAI Potch ICE-Team Dominates at RCFA Best of the Best 2026 Tournament
Martial artists from the RCFAI Potch ICE-Team delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious RCFA Best of the Best 2026 tournament held on 25 July 2026 in Vereeniging.
Competing against fighters from top Ring Contact Fighting Arts clubs across South Africa, the team racked up an impressive collection of podium finishes, showcasing remarkable skill, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Image: RCFAI Potch ICE-TeamIndividual Fighter Results
The featured ICE-Team athletes secured strong podium placements across multiple Ring Contact Fighting Arts disciplines:
Bismark van Tonder: Dominated his divisions to claim 4 Gold medals:
Semi Contact High Kicks – 1st Place (Division 1)
Semi Contact High Kicks – 1st Place (Division 2)
Semi Contact Close Combat – 1st Place
Semi Contact Supreme Fighting Artist – 1st Place
Zariëtte Knoesen: Maintained an undefeated streak with 4 Gold medals:
Semi Contact High Kicks – 1st Place
Semi Contact Sport Boxing – 1st Place
Semi Contact Close Combat – 1st Place
Semi Contact Supreme Fighting Artist – 1st Place
Sidney Bezuidenhout: Secured a gold and two silver finishes:
Semi Contact High Kicks – 1st Place
Semi Contact Low Kicks – 2nd Place
Semi Contact Sport Boxing – 2nd Place
Melan van der Mescht: Earned three silver medals:
Semi Contact High Kicks – 2nd Place
Semi Contact Low Kicks – 2nd Place
Semi Contact Sport Boxing – 2nd Place
Tian van der Mescht: Claimed three silver medals:
Semi Contact High Kicks – 2nd Place
Semi Contact Low Kicks – 2nd Place
Semi Contact Sport Boxing – 2nd Place
Abraham Barnard: Placed on the podium in three divisions:
Semi Contact High Kicks – 3rd Place
Semi Contact Low Kicks – 3rd Place
Semi Contact Sport Boxing – 2nd Place
Team Medal Tally & Statistics
In total, the featured ICE-Team competitors brought home a combined 20 medals:
🥇 Gold Medals: 9
🥈 Silver Medals: 9
🥉 Bronze Medals: 2