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Athletes Win World Championships Classes
Three Bermuda martial arts competitors claimed victories while competing in the WFM World Online Championships. Dominique Brown represented the Zenji Ryu Karate School, Zechariah McIlwain represented the Bermuda Karate Institute, and Massanda Vaughans represented Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda. Brown won the 12 – 17 Age Group Self Defense Advanced... Read more of this article
Ashton Bell Added To Fight Card At Warriors Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ashton Bell is ready for the biggest test of his bourgeoning Muay Thai career after being added to the fight card at the Warriors Cup in New York on Friday [April 1]. He joins compatriot Tyler Kerr, his Bermuda teammate on the bill at the event – considered the top promotion on the East Coast of the United States – held... Read more of this article
Photos: 26th Shiai Martial Arts Tournament
On Sunday [March 20], local martial artists came together to compete at the 26th annual Shiai tournament. A spokesperson said, “The world-class event was held at the Whitney Institute Auditorium and featured 45 categories of competition including Kata, Kobudo, Kumite, Wushu, and Sanda. “The event showcased martial artists ranging in age from 4 to... Read more of this article
Invitational Shia Martial Arts Tournament 2022
The Sensei Roots Invitational Shia Martial Arts Tournament took place inside the Whitney Institute Gymnasium. The event was opened by the Minister of Sport Dr. Ernest Peets who announced the Bermuda Karate Federation will be recognized as the Martial Arts National Sports Governing Body by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Japanese/Okinawan Division Rueben... Read more of this article
Tyler Kerr Talks Title Bout At Warriors Cup In NY
[Written by Stephen Wright] Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr is determined to cause an upset after being handed a surprise title shot at the prestigious Warriors Cup in Queens, New York, next month. The Bermudian will be the underdog when he challenges Marco Matias for the lightweight championship title in the A Division at the Melrose Ballroom in Astoria... Read more of this article
WBC Muaythai Bermuda Appoint Chuck Morgan
[Written by Stephen Wright] Chuck Morgan is on a mission to grow the sport of Muay Thai on the island after being named chairman of the World Boxing Council Muaythai Bermuda. The newly created position within the WBC – one of the most prominent kick-boxing organisations worldwide – reflects Morgan’s hard work over the past eight years promoting... Read more of this article
Fighters Reflect After Fight Night Champion Event
[Written by Stephen Wright] Nikki Bascome admits that relief was the overriding emotion after his unanimous points win over Canadian Dylan Rushton in the main event in Fight Night Champion at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard yesterday. Not only had Bascome not fought for almost two years after having several bouts cancelled because of the Covid-19... Read more of this article
Local Fighters Win Big At Fight Night Event
The long awaited Fight Night Champion event in Dockyard took place last night, with local fighters making an outstanding showing to claim multiple wins over their international opponents. Boxing The first official boxing fight of the night saw Canadian Ismail Mohammed claim a unanimous decision over Dejon Benjamin in their welterweight bout, and in... Read more of this article
Local Muay Thai Fighters Eyeing Glory
[Written by Stephen Wright] A pair of ambitious fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will make their debuts on home soil at Fight Night Champion at The Shed in Royal Naval Dockyard tomorrow. Ashton Bell and Tyler Kerr have already claimed impressive victories overseas and are now determined to experience that winning feeling in front of a... Read more of this article
9-Year-Old Errin Cann Impresses In Wushu
[Written by Stephen Wright] Errin Cann is at the “front of the pack” of Bermuda’s wushu athletes hoping to qualify for the Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, in 2026. Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou [Wushu] Association president, said it would be a significant achievement for a Bermudian to compete at the Youth Olympics in wushu, which will... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Budo Cup Karate Tournament
On Saturday, December 18th, and Sunday, December 19, 2021, local martial artists came together to compete at the 13th annual BudoCup Karate tournament. A spokesperson said, “In addition to the competition local instructors and youth athletes took part in Kumite seminars organized by the Bermuda Karate Federation and conducted by international... Read more of this article
Cox & Cann Win At Phoenix Wushu Nationals
Members of the Bermuda SanShou Association once again competed in the Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona, with Kaelin Cox, 9-year-old Errin Cann, and 15-year-old Kallan Todd all in action. Cox won the Men’s Traditional Nan Quan Southern Fist title, Cann won the Jianshu Straight Sword Class and finished in 2nd place Changquan Longfist... Read more of this article
