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Andrea Mckey Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Andrea Mckey has been inducted into the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame and was recognized as International Instructor of the Year. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Karate Federation proudly celebrates the induction of Sensei Andrea Mckey into the prestigious United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame [USMAHOF] on Saturday, July 19, 2025. “At... Read more of this article
Photos: 2025 Lepercq Memorial Tournament
The 2025 Lepercq Memorial Tournament was held this weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Whitney Institute was the center of attention this weekend as the 2025 Lepercq Memorial Traditional Martial Arts Tournament welcomed karateka from across the island for a thrilling showcase of talent, discipline, and determination. Hosted by Shotocup and sanctioned... Read more of this article
Fight City Athletes Competing In Iowa
Four Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness athletes are showcasing their talent at the TBA Classic Muay Thai World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, this weekend. Emily Beach, Phill Beach, Hazel Allen-Kerr, and Michelle Dustan have been accompanied by head coach Chuck Morgan at the largest Muay Thai tournament in North America. The event runs until tomorrow. Related... Read more of this article
‘Fight Night Champion’ Event Set For June 28
Bermuda and Jamaica will go head-to-head in Fight Night Champion on June 28, at Dockyard’s Victualling Yard, featuring top-tier boxing and kickboxing matchups. A spokesperson said, “A night of explosive action and national pride is coming to Bermuda on June 28, 2025, as Epic Entertainment presents Fight Night Champion, an electrifying international... Read more of this article
Photos: Youth Team Competes At Miami Open
The Bermuda youth team competed in the Miami Open 2025 Kata Competition, held in Miami Lakes, Florida over the weekend. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Karate Federation proudly fielded a talented youth team at the Miami Open 2025 Kata Competition, held in Miami Lakes, Florida on June 14–15. This prestigious tournament welcomed top-level athletes... Read more of this article
Youth Team To Compete At Miami Karate Open
The Bermuda Karate Federation will send its first youth team overseas to compete at the Miami Karate Open, marking a key milestone in its growth as a National Sports Governing Body. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Karate Federation [BKF] is proud to announce that a team of ten young athletes will depart this Thursday to represent Bermuda at... Read more of this article
Ivan Outerbridge Aims To Grow Capoeira
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ivan Outerbridge has dedicated more than 25 years to mastering Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality. A professor of Capoeira, Outerbridge first encountered the art form while studying at George Brown College in Toronto in the late 1990s. Intrigued by its... Read more of this article
Krista Dyer ‘Ecstatic’ With Silver Medal
Krista Dyer said she is “ecstatic” after claiming a silver medal at the IWUF Tenth Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China, yesterday [April 9]. Dyer, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], won her second round-robin bout in the women’s 65kg division, earning a points victory over Australian Nicole Lowe-Tarbet. “I’m super-ecstatic... Read more of this article
Video: Krista Dyer Claims Silver Medal In China
[Updated with video] Krista Dyer has claimed a silver medal at the Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China, today [April 9]. Dyer, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA], won her second round-robin bout in the women’s 65kg division, earning a points victory over Nicole Lowe-Tarbet, of Australia. Garon Wilkinson, the BSA president, who travelled... Read more of this article
Video: Krista Dyer Competes At World Cup
Krista Dyer has competed in her opening bout at the Sanda World Cup, held in Jiangyin, China, where she faced a formidable opponent. The Bermudian, competing in the women 65kg division, was defeated by experienced Iranian Sedigheh Dariaeivarkadeh, with the judges’ scoring resulting in a 12-point spread. Dyer, who represents the Bermuda Sanshou Association,... Read more of this article
Krista Dyer Ready For Sanda World Cup
[Written by Stephen Wright] Krista Dyer is setting her sights on a podium finish as she prepares to face some of the world’s top athletes at the Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China. Competing in the women’s 65kg division, Dyer heads into the prestigious biennial event in peak form, fresh off a dominant performance at the recent Phoenix Wushu Nationals... Read more of this article
Open Mat Bermuda Claim Medals in Florida
Open Mat Bermuda earned five medals at the Pan International Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida. Organised by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the competition ran from Wednesday [March 19] to yesterday. Georgina Martin won bronze in the master one white belt, middle heavyweight division; Natalie Angeli secured silver in the... Read more of this article
