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Sensei Roots’ Invitational Shiai 19 Results
41 competitors and an enthusiastic crown of parents, friends and martial arts fans celebrated Sensei Root’s Invitational Shiai yesterday [Feb 16] at Pembroke Sunday School. Forms grandchampions at the black belt level were Anthony Leader for men’s forms, Corey Outerbridge for mens weapons, and Talia Iris for women’s forms. Junior grandchampions... Read more of this article
Bermuda Martial Artists Place Well In Virginia
A group of martial artists from Bermuda recently competed in Reston, Virginia, picking up a first, second and third place finish. The group was sponsored by Bermuda Karate Organization in recognition of their performance in local tournaments during 2013. Andrea McKey placed first in traditional weapons, second in open weapons and second in traditional... Read more of this article
Results: 5th Budo Cup Kumite Championships
The 5th Budo Cup Kumite Championships were held recently at the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. Reuben Bean, President of Jiketsu Martial Productions hailed the tournament a huge success. “I am extremely pleased with the overall management and success of the 5th Budo Cup Kumite Championships,” said Mr Bean. “Consistent with our philosophy, we aim... Read more of this article
Video: Martial Arts Medal Winners Return Home
A gold, silver and bronze medal arrived back on the island last night [Dec 9] as Sentwali Woolridge, Jermal Woolridge, Khalid Pitcher and Garon Wilkinson all returned from competing in the 1st NORCECA Wushu Tournament in Mexico. Sentwali Woolridge captured gold, Jermal Woolridge captured silver, Pitcher captured bronze and Wilkinson finished 6th. Sentwali... Read more of this article
Local San Shou & Taolu Athletes Off To Mexico
Bermuda San Shou fighters Jermal Woolridge, Sentwali Woolridge, Khalid Pitcher and Taolu athlete Garon Wilkinson will compete in the 1st NORCECA Wushu Tournament being held in Monterrey, Mexico on December 6th & 7th. The team has been in training since they returned from a successful tourney at the 12th World Wushu Championships in Kuala Lumpur,... Read more of this article
Eight Inducted Into Martial Arts Hall Of Fame
The Bermuda and Fitness Academy Executive Committee and students recently hosted a banquet and paid tribute to Master Al Wharton for his dedication, commitment and knowledge of martial arts that he has passed on to past and current students Many of the former students, Bermuda Technical Institute class mates personal friends and family were in attendance... Read more of this article
BKI Local Martial Arts Competitive Rankings
Following the 26th Skippy Kick Open Martial Arts Tournament held on Sunday [Nov 4], the Bermuda Karate Institute confirmed the top five ranked local martial arts competitors. Forms Jasmyn Renfroe Kent Bean Ryley Mason Corey Outerbridge Jahzion Lugo and Jaime Furtado tied for fifth Weapons Andrea McKey Corey Outerbridge Jasmyn Renfroe and Kent Bean... Read more of this article
Jermal Woolridge Wins Silver Medal In Malaysia
Bermuda’s Jermal Woolridge has claimed a silver medal at the World Wushu Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Woolridge advanced to the final fight following his second round knockout of Ahmed Samir Abdelmoaz from Egypt, which saw the Bermuda fighter stun Abdelmiaz with a right round house kick. In the latter stages of the final fight Woolridge... Read more of this article
Woolridge Advances To Championship Fight
Bermuda’s Jermal Woolridge is one win away from possibly becoming the World Champion following his second round knockout of his opponent at the 12th Wushu Worlds Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Woolridge delivered a head kick knockout blow to Ahmed Samir Abdelmoaz from Egypt. He lost the first round after suffering a number of takedowns,... Read more of this article
Results: 26th Skippy Kick Martial Arts Tournament
The 26th Skippy Kick Open Martial Arts Tournament took place at the Pembroke Sunday School this weekend. Jahzion Lugo was the Forms Novice Boys Grand Champion, while Tomiko Douglas was crowned the Intermediate Boys Grand Champion. Keenan Smith took home the title of the Junior Weapons Grand Champion, while Jahrien Lugo won the Novice Girls Grand Champion... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Martial Arts Tournament
The Bermuda Arts and Fitness Academy presents the 14th Martial Arts Tournament and Demonstrations on Sunday [Oct 27] at Sandys 360. Class winners for the day included Kaelin Cox, Reuben Bean, Thomas Stowe, Andrea McKey, David Hill, Dominique Brown, Dean Lottimore, Jahzion Lugo, Matthew Forrester, Dominique Brown, and Paige Marshall. The slideshow below... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Wushu Team Named For Malaysia
The Bermuda team taking part in the 12th World Wushu Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 28th – November 5th has been selected. The team consists of San Shou [san da] athletes Jermal Woolridge, Sentwali Woolridge, Khalid Pitcher and Jeron Gunness and Taolu athlete Garon Wilkinson. The team has a good mix of experience and youth... Read more of this article
