Kombat Bridge Initiative holds commendable martial arts expo in Umoja.

Written by Zenna Issa on April 23, 2024

Community-based combat sport initiative, Kombat Brigade, on Saturday (20th April 2024) held an expo in Eastlands at Umoja 1 Boxing Gym in partnership with Mbogi Genje and Urban Creatives.

Kombat Brigade being ahead at promoting martial arts, made sure that the event was free for all.

The event, which drew martial artists from Kenya, Ethiopia, USA, Canada and Czech Republic, was an exhilarating showcase of skill, strength and technique with an array of demonstrations in combat training, kickboxing, striking, wrestling, grappling, emergency response, self defense and fitness training.

There was also music entertainment by Mbogi Genje, Wrong Turn Family and P The DJ.

The event pulled martial arts enthusiasts, sports fans and pros such as George ‘The Maverick’ Itumo, Ouhsummer Ali and Omer Jemal to participate or witness friendly tackles and demonstrations.

Special guests in attendance included Ghetto Radio’s Maji Maji and the MCA for Umoja One, Hon Mark Mugambi (Roro).

Kombat Brigade is more than just a combat sports initiative—it’s a community-centered programme focused on empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds through the practice of martial arts.

And at its core, it is committed to equipping women and children with self-defence skills. In fact, the Kombat Brigade team continues to actively organize specialized women self-defense courses.

The martial arts community in Nairobi is fast gaining popularity and prominence.

The first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Invitational Tournament held in Nairobi in June of 2023 was also successful, having featured some of the finest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia; with Kenya Team ‘One Tribe BJJ’ emerging winners.