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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
Muay Thai Squad Named For TBA Worlds
[Written by Stephen Wright] Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness will send a team of ten athletes to compete at the annual TBA Muay Thai Expo World Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, next month. The Classic, running from June 21-25, is the largest Muay Thai tournament in the world, with more than 1,000 amateur competitors vying for honours in various weight... Read more of this article
Open Mat Members Win Medals In Orlando
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Ryce Lima claimed a gold medal in the female super heavy division at the Pan IBJJF Jui-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Orlando, last weekend. Lima was among three medal winners from Open Mat Bermuda, along with Sydney Mason, who won bronze in the female medium heavy division, and Dane Kosel, who took bronze in... Read more of this article
Bodhidarma Zenji Ryu Shiai Karate Tournament
The Bermuda Karate Federation sanctioned the 27th Bodhidarma Zenji Ryu Shiai Karate Tournament at Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “This highly-anticipated event brought together students from every karate dojo on the island, showcasing their skills in kata, kobudo, and kumite. “The tournament was not just a display of martial arts... Read more of this article
Shotocup Sponsors Martial Artist Taylor Ming
Martial arts promotion company, Shotocup, announced its first fully sponsored Shotocup karate athlete, Taylor Ming, hailing from the Harto-Ryu dojo. A spokesperson said, “Shotocup director Edmond Johnson made the decision to sponsor Taylor based on her exceptional performances in kata and kumite at the 2022 Kazumi Open. Her instructor, Arnold... Read more of this article
Bascome Targets More Medal Glory In Jui-Jitsu
[Written by Stephen Wright] Lonnie Bascome will look to add to his medal collection when he competes at the Pan IBJJF Jui-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Orlando, later this month. Bascome has won back-to-back gold medals in his past two major competitions, the IBJJF No Gi World Championship in Anaheim, California, in December and the previous Pan... Read more of this article
Shiai Cup Karate Tournament On March 26
The 27th Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Shiai will be held on March 26th at the Whitney Institute. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for an unforgettable event that not only celebrates the pinnacle of Karate excellence in Bermuda but also supports the growth and development of our youth! The Shotocup is proud to present the 27th Bodhidharma Zenji-Ryu Shiai,... Read more of this article
Chuck Morgan Completes Muay Thai Courses
[Written by Stephen Wright] Chuck Morgan has continued his development on a recent trip to Thailand – the spiritual home of Muay Thai – after becoming a World Boxing Council MuayThai certified official, coach, cornerman and cutman. Morgan attended the Thailand Cup with local fighters Ashton Bell and Tyler Cup earlier this month and completed several... Read more of this article
Ashton Bell Wins Gold Medal In Thailand
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda Muay Thai fighter Ashton Bell won the gold medal in the Middleweight B Class at the Thailand Cup yesterday [Feb 5]. Bell defeated his American opponent in the event’s final, which was part of the inaugural Amazing Muay Thai Festival in Hua Hin – about 124 miles southwest of Bangkok. He has now won nine of... Read more of this article
OpenMat Members Win Medals In Toronto
Bermuda was represented at the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Round Robin Tournament, with members of the OpenMat Bermuda Academy finishing with one gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. A spokesperson said, “Gaia Angeli won the Gi Kids / White / 12 – 13 years [Female] / -125 lbs Division gold medal. “The Gi Kids... Read more of this article
Bell & Kerr To Compete At Muay Thai Festival
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian Muay Thai fighters Ashton Bell and Tyler Kerr will head to the home of the ancient combat sport to compete at the Thailand Cup next month. They received an invite from the WBC Muaythai to fight at the inaugural Amazing Muay Thai Festival in Hua Hin – about 124 miles southwest of the country’s capital Bangkok... Read more of this article
Michael Burgess Wins At World Cup Open
The 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition was held on Sunday [Jan 15], with Bermuda’s Michael Burgess of Kobayashi Okinawan School of Karate-Do competing in the 12 to 14 age group, earning a first place finish and two third place finishes. A spokesperson said, “John Chung held his 2023 World Cup Open martial arts competition on Sunday,... Read more of this article
Aries Sports Members Win Medals In NJ
Led by Sensei Cyril Whitter III, members of the Jiujitsu Club of Bermuda out of the Aries Sports Center competed in the Grappling Industries Event in Atlantic City in New Jersey, making a strong showing to win multiple medals. The Bermuda group competed in Brazilian jiujitsu gi and no gi categories across youth, juvenile and adult categories. Ryah... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Kazumi Tabata Karate Open
The Tabata-Ha Open and Shotocup, a local martial arts promotion, hosted the Kazumi Tabata Karate Open on Sunday [Dec 18]. A spokesperson said, “On Sunday December 18th 2022, local martial artists came together to compete at the Kazumi Tabata Karate Open hosted by The Tabata-Ha Open and the Shotocup a local Martial arts Promotion. The event was... Read more of this article
Bascome Wins World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Title
Lonnie Bascome was crowned the master 2 male purple lightweight champion at the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championships in Anaheim, California. Bascome — representing open mat mixed martial arts –defeated Victor Bay to claim the title. Bascome posted on social media, saying: “Reflecting on Worlds! In a way, all the hard training wasn’t... Read more of this article
