F.I.T Bodyz
Performance Academy
Welcome to F.I.T Bodyz Performance Academy, founded four years ago by Ming Mafoe to empower young athletes and address grassroots challenges. Driven by a vision to unlock potential and break financial barriers, the academy provides a platform for aspiring athletes to achieve higher honors in sports.
In 2023, the Junior Academy (ages 10–14) launched to build foundational skills, discipline, and sportsmanship. For older athletes (15–21), the Senior Academy offers advanced training and preparation for future challenges.
Our experienced coaching team ensures personalized mentorship, fostering dedication, resilience, and excellence. Many of our athletes have gone on to achieve remarkable success, representing local teams, national squads, and even competing internationally, showcasing the caliber of talent nurtured at F.I.T Bodyz Performance Academy.
With a proud track record, we continue to inspire and cultivate champions for the future.
🌟 From Foundation to the World StageAt F.I.T Bodyz, we believe high performance starts with the right foundation — and Danii Mafoe’s journey is a powerful example of that.At just 19 years old, Danii has earned a full-time contract with the Black Ferns Sevens and stepped onto the global stage of international rugby.Her rise has come through commitment, consistency, and years of foundational training. Working closely with her father, Ming Mafoe, Danii developed key skills in strength, movement, and conditioning from a young age — giving her a strong base as she transitioned into elite-level sport.Today, she competes against the best in the world on the HSBC SVNS Series, representing New Zealand with pride.> “I feel like everything he taught me… has helped me a lot moving into these higher spaces where I feel like I’ve already gotten a head start.”> — Danii Mafoe, via PMN News (Jan 2026)Danii’s journey shows what’s possible when preparation meets opportunity.At F.I.T Bodyz, we bring that same approach to every athlete — focusing on fundamentals, discipline, and building confidence to perform at the next level.**Train where strong foundations create elite athletes.**---*Source: Reporting by Latonya Lole, PMN News, January 2026.
