Nearly a decade ago, when JP Buys entered the world of combat sports in an effort to improve his rugby play, he had no idea that the decision to take a few wrestling lessons would change the course of his life.
Describing himself as a goals-driven individual, Buys has always aimed high. It all started with the pursuit of the dream of “every South African kid” -- to become a professional rugby player. Then, after stumbling upon the concept of having complete control of an outcome in an individual sport, the goal changed to becoming an Olympic wrestling champion
