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Tristan Robinson Enjoying Medal Success
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tristan Robinson has achieved remarkable success since venturing into international kickboxing competitions, earning accolades at a young age. The nine-year-old made his debut on the global stage at the Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Ontario, Canada, in August last year, where he secured a silver medal. Building on... Read more of this article
Photos: Shotocup Hosts Kazumi Karate Open
The Shotocup team hosted the 3rd Annual Kazumi Karate Open at the Whitney Institute, bringing together the island’s most talented karate practitioners for a day of electrifying competition and celebration of martial arts. A spokesperson said, “This prestigious tournament, named in honor of the late Sensei Kazumi Tabata, continues to shine... Read more of this article
Wilkinson Hails ‘Fantastic’ Wushu Event
Cole Durham and Muryah Swan were among the gold medal winners at the Bermuda Open Wushu Championships at Whitney Institute Middle School on Saturday [November 2]. In the wushu Sanda [Chinese kickboxing] advanced men’s division, Durham won gold, Kaelin Cox claimed silver and Che Beane took bronze. Reyel Bowen defeated Durham 2-0 in an advanced men’s... Read more of this article
Open Mat Claim Five Medals In Texas
Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed five medals at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. On the final day of the two-day event yesterday [November 3], Chris Regan, the Open Mat Bermuda head instructor, won gold in the black belt, Master 4, male 215lb division. Also winning medals for Open Mat Bermuda at the competition... Read more of this article
Open Mat Athletes Win Medals In Texas
Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed four medals on day one of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday [November 1]. Lonnie Bascome [brown belt] claimed gold in the men’s 162.2Ib category; Reina Maypa [blue belt] won bronze in the women’s 136lb division; and Jason McAlpine [brown belt] secured two bronze in the... Read more of this article
Geraldine Sidders Excited For Wushu Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Geraldine Sidders has immersed herself in Chinese kickboxing since taking up the sport two years ago. Tomorrow, [November 2] she will showcase her skills in the Bermuda Open Wushu Championships, where more than 30 local athletes will compete in wushu Sanda [Chinese kickboxing] and wushu taolu [forms] at Whitney Institute... Read more of this article
Open Mat Athletes To Compete In Texas
A team of nine athletes from Open Mat Bermuda will be hunting for medals at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Texas. The competition, which runs from tomorrow [November 1] until Sunday, will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Centre and Arena, Fort Worth, Texas. Representing Open Mat – a Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Gym on Mills Creek Road –... Read more of this article
Seri Fisher Earns Five Medals At Florida Events
14-year-old Bermudian Seri Fisher recently earned five medals — including a gold, two silvers and a bronze — at martial arts events in Florida. A spokesperson said, “Young Karate-ka Seri Fisher, aged 14, raised many eyebrows and conversations at two high class championships events in Daytona, Florida recently when taking on older girls... Read more of this article
Garon Wilkinson Excited About Wushu Event
Around 30 athletes are expected to compete in the Bermuda Open Wushu Championships at Whitney Institute Middle School next month. Local athletes Cole Durham, Che Beane, and Kaelin Cox are slated to participate in wushu sanda [Chinese kickboxing], along with junior competitors Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, and Geraldine Sidders. In addition, Talia Iris... Read more of this article
Shotocup To Host Kazumi Karate On Nov 17th
Shotocup will host the 3rd Annual Bermuda Kazumi Karate Open on November 17th at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Shotocup is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Bermuda Kazumi Karate Open, taking place on November 17, 2024, at the Whitney Institute in Bermuda. Hosted in collaboration with the Tabata-Ha Dojo of Bermuda, this event... Read more of this article
Uechi Ryu Academy To Hold Black Belt Ceremony
The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy will hold its Junior Black Belt Ceremony on Saturday, October 12, from 4pm to 5:30pm at the BAA gym. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Uechi Ryu Academy is excited to invite all to its Junior Black Belt Grading & Awards Ceremony, to take place at the BAA gym on Saturday, October 12 – 4pm to 5:30pm. “This... Read more of this article
Wushu Championships Set For November
The Bermuda Open Wushu Championships will be held at Whitney Institute Middle School at 10 am on November 2. Organised by the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] and Aries Sports Centre, the event will feature taolu [forms] and sanda [Chinese kickboxing]. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, wrote on social media: “Come and witness Bermuda’s best as... Read more of this article
