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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
[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
[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
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
[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
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
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
[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
Achievements Celebrated At Shotocup Awards
The achievements of Bermuda’s karate athletes throughout the 2022/2023 Coral League season were celebrated at the 2nd Annual Shotocup Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Royal Hamilton Dinghy Club was filled with excitement and anticipation as the local karate community gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Bermuda’s karate... Read more of this article
Todd Is A Future ‘Superstar’ Says Wilkinson
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kallan Todd has been hailed as a “superstar in the making” by Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] president, after winning two titles at the World Kickboxing and Karate [WKA] World Championships in Bali, Indonesia, last week. Todd retained his K-1 junior title in the 95kg-plus division and won the K-1... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: 2023 Lepercq Memorial Open
The 2023 Lepercq Memorial Open, held on the campus of the Whitney Institute, marked a “momentous occasion as karateka from Bermuda’s major dojos gathered to compete and close out the thrilling 2022/2023 Coral League season.” A spokesperson said, “The event showcased exceptional displays of skill and determination in kata, kumite,... Read more of this article
Kerr And Morgan Win Muay Thai Titles
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tyler Kerr and Rhiannon Morgan have claimed titles at the annual TBA Muay Thai Expo World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. Both fighters were awarded unanimous points victories, Kerr in the Featherweight B Class Division [127lb] and Morgan in the Junior Novice Debut Atomweight [105lb] Division. Kerr beat Isiah Fernandes... Read more of this article
Bermuda Win More Medals In Indonesia
Bermuda’s athletes won more medals at the World Kickboxing & Karate Championships in Indonesia. Kallan Todd added another win to his tournament by picking up a 3rd round knockout against Faramarz Abdi of Iran. Todd built on his opening bout from the previous day also against Iran and executed an excellent display of K1 kickboxing to seal the... Read more of this article
Sanshou Fighters Win Open Fights In Indonesia
Bermuda Sanshou Association’s Kallan Todd and Krista Dyer won their opening bouts at the World Kickboxing & Karate Association World Championships taking place in Bali, Indonesia. As 16-year-old Todd did not have any junior competitors in his K-1 Division, he was matched with 36-year-old Mehran Cheriki of Iran, and he won his match by split decision. Dyer,... Read more of this article
OpenMat Athletes Win 15 Medals In Brooklyn
[Written by Stephen Wright] Junior athletes from OpenMat Bermuda have returned to the island with 15 medals won at the Grappling Industries Brooklyn BJJ GI and Noji Round-Robin Tournament at the weekend. Twelve youngsters represented the Mills Creek Road gym at the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Centre in Brooklyn, New York. Winning medals... Read more of this article
Todd & Dyer Aim To Win Medals In Bali
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kallan Todd will look to retain his Glory Rules and K1 junior titles at the World Kickboxing and Karate Association [WKA] World Championships in Bali, Indonesia, next month. Todd emerged as Bermuda’s golden competitor at the previous championships in Prestatyn, Wales, in November last year, winning both his events in... Read more of this article
