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Suzanne Ericsson Wins Four Tournaments
Bermuda’s Suzanne Ericsson won several martial arts tournaments over the past weekend, with her efforts producing four first place finishes and one second place finish. The Bermuda Karate Institute student won first place in the TJK-50 +45-years-old category in bushido, first place in the KA-23 Kata Master 35+-years-old in karate, first place... Read more of this article
Results: ShotoCup Hold First Martial Arts Event
ShotoCup — a newly formed martial arts company — held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. A spokesperson said, “A newly form martial arts [romotional company ShotoCup held their first event over the weekend at the Mount St. Agnes Academy. The event was host to the island’s local karate styles and Dojos. “Athletes... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Sports With Andrea McKey
Andrea McKey — a martial artist who was recently inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame – is joining host Earl Basden today [Aug 19] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views sports series. You can watch the live video below, and you can also tune in to the broadcast on Bernews YouTube channel, Facebook... Read more of this article
Three Inducted Into Martial Arts Hall Of Fame
Bermuda’s Callahj Simons, Dominique Brown, and Andrea McKey were inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall Of Fame this past Saturday [Aug 15]. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday, August 15 WFM and Shihan Graves from Florida held a ceremony to induct martial artists from the US, England and Bermuda. This ceremony is held every two... Read more of this article
Wild Wild West Karate Championships Held
The World Federation of Martial Artists recently continued with its online tournaments, with 10 competitors from various schools in Bermuda competing at the Wild Wild West Karate Championships. A spokesperson said, “The World Federation of Martial Artists continued with their online tournaments. This past weekend the Wild Wild West Karate Championships,... Read more of this article
Martial Artists Compete In Virtual Championships
On Saturday [May 9] nine students from Bermuda Karate Institute [3] and Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do Bermuda [6] took part in a, first of its kind for most, karate tournament, with the athletes competing in the Houston International Online Championship via Zoom. There were competitors from England, Ireland, various parts of the US and of course Bermuda.... Read more of this article
Video: Martial Artists Create ‘Fight Scene’
The Bermuda Sanshou Association recently created a unique ‘quarantine fight scene’ using individually created short videos to produce a choreographed finished product set to ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ by Carl Douglas. The video’s description said, “Our Bermuda Sanshou Association martial artists submitted several videos to... Read more of this article
Results: 2020 Sensei Roots’ Invitational Shiai
The 25th anniversary edition of Sensei Roots’ Invitational Shiai was held this weekend at Pembroke Sunday School, with competitors taking part in forms, weapons forms, and point sparring. A spokesperson said, “The 25th anniversary edition of Sensei Roots’ Invitational Shiai held at Pembroke Sunday school attracted over 50 competitors in a... Read more of this article
Legitsu Academy To Host Camp In February
Legitsu Academy is getting set to host a Brazilian jiu-jitsu camp for children aged three to twelve from February 10 to February 14. The camp will take place at the old Berkeley School at 23 Berkeley Road in Pembroke. Admission costs $200 and can be purchased by calling 441-703-44 or emailing legitsuacademy@yahoo.com. Related Stories Wushu Athletes... Read more of this article
Legitsu To Host “Embrace Protect & Connect”
Legitsu Academy is getting set to host “Embrace Protect & Connect” on Saturday, February 15th from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. The event poster says, “Bring anyone you love and share the gift of movement through self defence, acro yoga and Thai massage. “Saturday, February 15th from 4.30pm to 6.00pm at Legitsu Academy, [Old Berkeley School/ Cultural... Read more of this article
Andrea Cahill Wins Medals In NYC Tournament
Legitsu Academy student Andrea Cahill won five of six matches this past weekend at a tournament in Manhattan, winning a gold medal in submission wrestling and a silver medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A spokesperson said, “Andrea Cahill, a chartered accountant with a busy career and a student at Legitsu Academy, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym located... Read more of this article
Martial Artists Win Medals In Virginia
Martial artists from Bermuda won multiple medals at John Chung’s World Cup of Martial Arts event in Virginia. on January 18 and January 19. A spokesperson said, “Mr Chung was celebrating 50 years of his martial arts career and team leader Andrea McKey presented him with a plaque from the Bermuda Karate Organization acknowledging this milestone... Read more of this article
