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Tyler Kerr To Do Muay Thai Training In Thailand

Tyler Kerr To Do Muay Thai Training In Thailand

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will spend the next several months in Thailand pursuing his Muay Thai ambitions, training at respected gyms, fighting on local shows, and immersing himself in the culture. The Bermudian said it has long been his dream to “eat, sleep, and breathe” the “art of the eight limbs” in the county of its origin. After... Read more of this article

Jason McAlpine Wins Two Medals In Las Vegas

Jason McAlpine Wins Two Medals In Las Vegas

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jason McAlpine claimed gold and silver medals representing OpenMat Bermuda at the recent World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas. McAlpine was among nine competitors representing the island’s first Brazilian Jui-Jitsu academy at the top international tournament. The 48-year-old won the men’s masters middleweight... Read more of this article

OpenMat Athletes To Compete In Las Vegas

OpenMat Athletes To Compete In Las Vegas

[Written by Stephen Wright] Nine competitors from OpenMat Bermuda will be vying for glory at the World IBJJF Jui-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Las Vegas this week. Representing OpenMat Bermuda – the island’s first Brazilian Jui-Jitsu academy – are Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, Greg Maybury, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Jason McAlpine,... Read more of this article

Photos: 2nd Annual Kazumi Tabata Open

Photos: 2nd Annual Kazumi Tabata Open

Bermuda’s karate community gathered at the 2nd Annual Kazumi Tabata Open in the Whitney Institute Auditorium, where Tony Cabral emerged as the overall winner. A spokesperson said, “The Whitney Institute Auditorium was filled with the spirit of martial arts as Bermuda’s karate community came together for the 2nd Annual Kazumi Tabata... Read more of this article

Photos: Karate Seminar Featuring Gakuji Tozaki

Photos: Karate Seminar Featuring Gakuji Tozaki

The Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] announced the “successful culmination of a two-day karate seminar featuring the world-renowned karate sensation, Gakuji Tozaki.” A spokesperson said, “The event, held on November 24th and 25th, 2023, witnessed a gathering of karate enthusiasts, instructors, and practitioners from across the island. “Gakuji... Read more of this article

Krista Dyer Wins Silver Medal At World Wushu

Krista Dyer Wins Silver Medal At World Wushu

[Written by Stephen Wright] Krista Dyer said she feels elated after claiming the silver medal in sanda at the World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday [November 20]. Dyer, competing in the women’s 65kg division, defeated Nicole Lowe-Tarbert, of Australia, 2-0, having lost her opening contest 2-0 to Ana-Maria Pal, of Romania. It is... Read more of this article

Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Marks 12 Years

Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Marks 12 Years

Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda commemorated its twelfth anniversary with a church service, demonstration, prize giving, and dinner, recognizing outstanding students with Bushido Awards, and presenting certificates to black belt achievers. A spokesperson said, “On November 14, 2011, Charles Butterfield Sensei branched out and opened his own... Read more of this article

Dyer & Cox To Compete At Wushu Champs

Dyer & Cox To Compete At Wushu Champs

[Written by Stephen Wright] Krista Dyer and Kaelin Cox will look to continue their impressive form when they compete at the 16th World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. The pair will represent the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] at the championships, hosted by the International Wushu Federation, which runs from Thursday [November 16] to Sunday. Dyer,... Read more of this article

Photos: Shotocup Hosts Harto Ryu Kata Classic

Photos: Shotocup Hosts Harto Ryu Kata Classic

The 4th annual Harto Ryu Kata Classic, hosted by Shotocup, was held to “celebrate the art of kata – a choreographed symphony of movement that embodies the very essence of karate.” A spokesperson said, “The 4th annual Harto Ryu Kata Classic, proudly hosted by Shotocup, a respected local martial arts promotional company, unfolded... Read more of this article

Teenage Female Kickboxers Set To Fight

Teenage Female Kickboxers Set To Fight

[Written by Stephen Wright] A female kickboxing bout between two Bermudians takes place next Saturday [October 28] when Rhiannon Morgan faces Enzi Johnston at The Shed in Dockyard. Teenagers Morgan and Johnston will meet in a three-round K1 rules fight, sanctioned by the World Kickboxing Association [WKA] Bermuda, on the undercard of Fight Night Champion. Both... Read more of this article

Muay Thai Programme For Young People

Muay Thai Programme For Young People

[Written by Stephen Wright] Youngsters can develop their self-defence skills, improve their physical fitness and learn emotional self-regulation at the Changs Youth Muay Thai programme at Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness. The autumn term starts on Saturday [September 23] and runs until December 6, with sessions for 6 to 8-year-olds, 9 to 12-year-olds... Read more of this article

Grandmother & Granddaughter Compete Together

Grandmother & Granddaughter Compete Together

Amarriah Vaughns and her grandmother Andrea McKey competed at the US Capitol Classic martial arts event in Maryland, with the dynamic duo making an excellent showing. A spokesperson said, “In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, the dynamic duo from Tabata-Ha Dojo left a lasting impression at the prestigious US Capitol Classic... Read more of this article

Sanshou Team Enjoy Impressive Medal Haul

Sanshou Team Enjoy Impressive Medal Haul

[Written by Stephen Wright] Kaelin Cox captured three gold medals for the Bermuda Sanshou Association at the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Cox claimed four medals in traditional kungfu, winning the men’s over-18 southern openhand, imitation form and long weapons. He also won bronze in broadswords. The team of 16 athletes... Read more of this article

More Medals Won At Kung Fu Championships

More Medals Won At Kung Fu Championships

Bermuda captured more medals at the fourth Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Markham, Ontario. Harrison Selkirk lost 2 rounds to 0 in the final to win silver, while Jonathan Trott secured a bronze medal with a walkover win in his third place match. Enzi Johnston lost 2 rounds to 0 in her semi-final, while Muryah Swan and Tristan Robinson both won... Read more of this article

Athletes Win Medals At Kung Fu Championships

Athletes Win Medals At Kung Fu Championships

Bermuda won three medals on the first day of the 4th Pan American Kung fu Championships in the City of Markham and the Province of Ontario. Kaelin Cox captured 2 Gold Medals, placing first in both +18 years Traditional Southern Openhand and Traditional imitation form, while Errin Cann also captured a Silver Medal in Group C Female Changquan. 9 of 11... Read more of this article

Fighters Set For Pan Am Kungfu Championships

Fighters Set For Pan Am Kungfu Championships

[Written by Stephen Wright] A team of local athletes will compete in the Fourth Pan American Kungfu Championships in Markham, Ontario, this week. Krista Dyer and Kaelin Cox will captain the 16-strong party from the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], which includes Garon Wilkinson, Talia Iris, Quennel Robinson, Che Beane, Cole Durham and Kallan Todd... Read more of this article