Charles Leaven
This is my corner
of the web.
Where Southern African history, exploration, and combat sports meet. My name is Charles Leaven. I explore the landscapes and stories of Southern Africa, from ancient battlefields to lesser-known spiritual sites, while also sharing my journey in Jiu-Jitsu and boxing. Here you’ll find reflections on heritage, travel, and the discipline of combat sports.
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Work done in the real world
Practical projects, field-tested ideas, and systems built under real constraints — not theory.
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Notes from careful thinking
Short essays and blog posts exploring how things work — and why they often don’t.
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Work, thoughtfully done
A personal approach shaped by experience, discipline, and a refusal to overcomplicate.
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