Purple Dragon BVI cops 14 medals @ World Karate C/ships
The team of twenty-four, two adults and twenty-two children, under the tutelage of Sensei Bevon Baptiste traveled to Trinidad last Wednesday July 15, 2015 and returned with 14 medals.
Comprising students from both the Tortola and Virgin Gorda Dojos, the BVI team copped 7 Gold, 6 Bronze and 1 Silver in Sparring, Kata and Weapon Forms.
The medal counts are as follows:
Sally-Ann Riley (45+ Beginner Women): Gold – Sparring
Bronze – Kata
Kevin Joseph (35-44 Beginner Men): Gold – Sparring
Bronze – Kata
Hannah Scoon (7-8 Beginner Girls): Bronze – Kata
Ethan Faulkner (6 yr olds Beginner Boys): Gold – Sparring
Amani Brown (7-8 Beginner Boys): Gold – Kata
Xhayne Pemberton (7-8 Intermediate Boys): Gold – Kata
Kaleem Lettsome (9-10 Beginner Boys): Bronze – Kata
Arjahn Hodge (9-10 Intermediate Boys): Gold – Sparring
Chad R. Willock (11-12 Intermediate Boys): Silver – Sparring
Ruben Carciente (13-14 Black Belt): Gold – Weapons
Bronze – Kata
Xiiomar Gunn (9-10 Beginner Boys): Bronze – Sparring
The World Karate Championships bring together the best competitors, teams, coaches, spectators, and officials from all over the world and the BVI’s participation in this tournament showcased local BVI talent on an international stage.
Coinciding events at the tournament included the 3rd Caribbean Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the 45th Year Anniversary of Purple Dragon’s Martial Arts Services.
Sensei Bevon Baptiste and Purple Dragon BVI would like to thank the following contributors who made this trip possible:
The Premier’s Office, Hon Archibald Christian, Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines, Hon Deloris Christopher, Hon Marlon Penn, The BVI Tourist Board, Dr Neita & Premier Dental, Blue Ocean Caribbean Enterprises, Appleby, Rosie’s Supermarket, Mr Ed Silver, Hog Haven
Guavaberry Spring, Bitter End Yacht Club, CURA, Mr Nice Guy, L&S Garage and Rock Café
Sensei Baptiste also extended special thanks to the countless persons who aided and supported the fundraising efforts in Virgin Gorda.
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