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Bermuda Athletes Compete In Pan Am Wushu

Bermuda Athletes Compete In Pan Am Wushu

A team of athletes will represent Bermuda at the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, this weekend. The Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] have travelled with a team of sanda fighters – Krista Dyer, Ryah Symonds, Che Durham, Cole Durham and Che’ Beane [adults]; Enzi Johnston, Muryah Swan, Geraldine Sidders and Michael Burgess... Read more of this article

Shotocup Kata Classic To Be Held On Sept 29

Shotocup Kata Classic To Be Held On Sept 29

The Shotocup Kata Classic returns for its 5th year and will be held on September 29 at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “The Shotocup Kata Classic is back for its 5th year, and we are excited to announce this landmark event will be held on September 29, 2024, at the Whitney Institute, Bermuda. This year’s competition will continue to... Read more of this article

OpenMat Athletes Win 13 Medals In Boston

OpenMat Athletes Win 13 Medals In Boston

Athletes from OpenMat Bermuda have returned home with 13 medals from the Grappling Industries BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston. A team of 12 athletes represented the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym at the competition on Saturday [July 13]. In the junior division, Dash Irvine won gold in the No Gi and silver in the Gi competitions, Gaia Angeli... Read more of this article

OpenMat Bermuda To Compete In Boston

OpenMat Bermuda To Compete In Boston

OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali Bridgewater [200lbs],... Read more of this article

Simmons And Beach Claim Muay Thai Titles

Simmons And Beach Claim Muay Thai Titles

[Written by Stephen Wright] Jarryd Simmons and Phill Beach have returned home with titles from the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Simmons won the 127-pound C Class Novice Full Rules Division, winning all four of his contests, two by stoppage and the others on points; meanwhile, Beach claimed top honours in the 172-pound... Read more of this article

Photos & Results: Lepercq Karate Tournament

Photos & Results: Lepercq Karate Tournament

The Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament was held this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament concluded with spectacular displays of skill and determination from Bermuda’s finest martial artists. Held at the Whitney Institute, this prestigious event showcased athletes across... Read more of this article

Paul Lepercq Memorial Karate Tournament

Paul Lepercq Memorial Karate Tournament

The Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament will be held on Sunday [June 23] at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an exhilarating showcase of martial arts excellence as the Paul Lepercq Memorial Traditional Karate Tournament returns to Bermuda on June 23, 2024. Organized by Shotocup, this prestigious event... Read more of this article

Fight City Eye Titles At TBA Classic In US

Fight City Eye Titles At TBA Classic In US

[Written by Stephen Wright] Six Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness athletes will vie for glory at the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Tyler Kerr, Jay Astwood, Keron Lee, Jarryd Simmons, Phill Beach and his daughter Emily Beach headed to Des Moines yesterday [June 17], where they will compete from tomorrow until Sunday. Kerr,... Read more of this article

Video: Tyler Kerr Earns Stoppage Win In Thailand

Video: Tyler Kerr Earns Stoppage Win In Thailand

[Updated with video + Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Muay Thai fighter Tyler Kerr claimed his second victory in the professional ranks after defeating Kabendam Torkamdee at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in northern Thailand on Thursday [May 30]. Kerr stopped his more experienced opponent with a knee to the body in the third round of their five-round... Read more of this article

Tyler Kerr Set For Pro Fight In Thailand

Tyler Kerr Set For Pro Fight In Thailand

[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr will return to the ring for his second professional Muay Thai fight today [May 30] against an experienced Thai opponent at the Chiang Mai Boxing Stadium in Chang Mai, northern Thailand. Kerr, who has spent several months training in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, made his pro debut in March, defeating a local... Read more of this article

Kristina Ingham Promoted To 9th Dan Black Belt

Kristina Ingham Promoted To 9th Dan Black Belt

Veteran martial artist Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious title of Hanshi by the World Headmasters Sokeship Council. A spokesperson said, “The martial arts community of Bermuda is celebrating a historic achievement as Kristina Ingham has been promoted to 9th Dan Black Belt and awarded the prestigious... Read more of this article

Seri Fisher Wins Two Medals In Las Vegas

Seri Fisher Wins Two Medals In Las Vegas

Bermuda’s Seri Fisher won silver medals in both traditional Kata and staff weapons at the North American Open Championships in Las Vegas. A spokesperson said, “With over 2000 competitors from 21 countries the North American Open Championships held in Las Vegas produced fierce competition. Bermuda’s sole entry Seri Fisher won two silver... Read more of this article