African Warriors Fighting Championship

The African Warriors Fighting Championship is the home of African fighting.Our mission is to offer opportunities to African athletes and take Africa’s ancient fighting traditions to the world. We feature two forms of African combat: Dambe, a form of boxing native to Northern Nigeria, and Wrestling which is practised across Africa. 

Dambe 

The primary weapon in Dambe is the fist of a warriors’ dominant hand, which is wrapped in rope and used for landing punches. The other hand is used for blocking and measuring distance. Competitors can also use their legs for kicking and sweeping.

Wrestling 

Africa has a rich tradition of Wrestling and it is practised around the continent in many forms. In Nigeria, Wrestling goes by various names including ‘Kokowa’, ‘Mgba’ and ‘Gidigbo’. No strikes are permitted, and competitors employ techniques such as clinching, throws and takedowns.