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Open Mat Bermuda Claim Medals in Florida
Open Mat Bermuda earned five medals at the Pan International Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida. Organised by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the competition ran from Wednesday [March 19] to yesterday. Georgina Martin won bronze in the master one white belt, middle heavyweight division; Natalie Angeli secured silver in the... Read more of this article
Open Mat Fighters Competing In Florida
Thirteen fighters from Open Mat Bermuda are competing at the Pan International Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida. Organised by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the event started yesterday [March 19] and runs until Sunday. The travelling team includes Georgina Martin [master one white belt, middle heavyweight], Ryan Hopkins... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 Tiger Clash Taekwondo Tournament
The 2025 Tiger Clash Taekwondo Tournament, hosted by Champion Taekwondo Academy, was an electrifying display of martial arts excellence, featuring 63 competitors and over 250 spectators. A spokesperson said, “This year’s event highlighted the incredible talent within Bermuda’s Taekwondo community and showcased the next generation of martial... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 Bodhidharma Zenji Ryu Shiai
The 2025 Bodhidharma Zenji Ryu Shiai was held this weekend, showcasing incredible talent, fierce competition, and inspiring performances. A spokesperson said, “This year’s competition, hosted by Shotocup in partnership with the Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF], once again solidified the Shiai as one of Bermuda’s premier karate events. Talia... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win Medals At Wushu Nationals
The Bermuda Sanshou Association has returned from the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona, with an impressive haul of medals. In taolu, Errin Cann claimed two golds after winning the female group B Changquan [long fist] and group B Jianshu [straight sword]. Geraldine Sidders finished runner-up in the female group B Changquan [long fist]. Meanwhile,... Read more of this article
Shotocup Martial Arts Weekend On March 15/16
The Tiger Clash Taekwondo Tournament and the Bodhidharma Zenji Ryu Shiai [Karate] events will take place next weekend. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda is set to witness an electrifying weekend of martial arts excellence with Shotocup’s Dynamic Martial Arts Weekend, featuring two premier competitions: the Tiger Clash Taekwondo Tournament on March... Read more of this article
Sanshou Team Set For Phoenix Wushu Nationals
A strong contingent of six athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association is poised to compete at the prestigious Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. The team is ready to showcase their skills and represent Bermuda on the national stage. Flying the flag for Bermuda are Kaelin Cox, Krista Dyer, Errin Cann, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders, and... Read more of this article
Coach ‘Proud’ Of Jarryd Simmons’ Display
[Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighter Jarryd Simmons produced a battling display in his points defeat to Shadadi Mbugujie on the Bloodline fight card in Ontario, Canada, on Saturday [February 22]. Simmons lost the three-round amateur 139-lb contest – two weights above his natural division – by a majority decision, with the judges scoring... Read more of this article
BDA BJJ Earns Third At Raleigh Championship
The Bermuda Brazilian Jiu Jitsu [BJJ] team has returned home with accolades after a successful showing at the Raleigh Winter Championship in North Carolina. Under the leadership of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Roberto Carneiro, the team secured an impressive 3rd place overall in the Adult Best Academy category. The team, consisting of Roberto Carneiro,... Read more of this article
Garon Wilkinson Thrilled With BSA Fighters
[Written by Stephen Wright] Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] president, has praised the performances of the amateur Sanda kickboxers who competed at the weekend. Several BSA fighters showcased their skills against competitors from the Kaniwa Dojo in Amarillo, Texas, on the undercard of Fight Night at The Shed in Dockyard. Among... Read more of this article
Simmons & Lambe Maintain Unbeaten Records
Dockyard’s The Shed played host to a thrilling night of fights, featuring seven bouts, including five kickboxing matches and two highly anticipated professional boxing clashes. The kickboxing action kicked off with Ashley Williams [Kaniwa Dojo, Amarillo, Texas] defeating Varshini Srinivasan [Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA]]. BSA’s Geraldine... Read more of this article
Muryah Swan On Her Passion For Kickboxing
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Muryah Swan, kickboxing is more than just a sport, it is a passion. At just 16 years old, Swan has always been athletic, exploring several activities including football, gymnastics, netball, running, and sailing. Yet, none of them truly captured her heart. That all changed just over two years ago when she walked into... Read more of this article
