A group from the Purple Dragons (Tortola) finished in the top five during this year's Open Karate Grand Slam hosted by two amazing Senseis of the Purple Dragon Don Jitsu Ryu System in the beautiful Cayman Islands.

On July 4th and 5th, the Purple Dragon Tortola BVI team represented the British Virgin Islands, flying it's flag proudly at the Cayman Grand Slam 2008 Open Karate Tournament.

The BVI team once again proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with.

The Purple Dragon Tortola team was led by Sensei Abeana Baptiste and Instructor Verne Turnbull with a combined force of 20 competitors - a small team in comparison to many of the other countries, but the BVI team fought hard and stayed strong and was able to capture 4th place overall at the event. Overall the Purple Dragon Tortola Team ranked 2nd amongst the competitors in terms of percentage.

Excellent demonstrations and competition were provided by Purple Dragon Trinidad who ranked 1st, Purple Dragon Cayman Islands ranked 2nd and Future Leaders Eagle Karate School of Jamaica ranked 3rd.

Sensei Floyd Baptiste and Sensei Geddis Hislop were successful in having many competitors registered at their tournament from Trinidad, Grenada, St. Lucia, Antigua, Tortola, Jamaica, Brazil, Florida, New York, Boston, Mississippi, Canada and the Cayman Islands.

This grand event hosted competitors from over 10 countries of different regions of the world. From Brazil to Boston the martial arts was alive and kicking this past weekend.

The Purple Dragon Tortola BVI branches and special team of competitors would like to express our golden showers of gratitude to Professor Don Jacob (owner/founder), Sensei Floyd Baptiste and Sensei Geddes Hislop (tournament hosts), our kind sponsors NAGICO Insurance and AMS Trustees Limited.

We would also like to thank the general community who supported us during our fundraisers, parents, guardians and well wishers.

For more information on Purple Dragon and our classes and upcoming events; call us today at 499 -0270 or 499 -5989 or visit us online at www.purple-dragon.com

By way of results, the competitors placed in the following events:

Results of the Purple Dragon Tortola students who placed at the tournament:

1. Sensei Abeana Baptiste [3rd degree black belt] - Team sparring

2. Instructor Verne Turnbull [1st degree black belt] - 2nd sparring, 2nd team sparring

3. Nicholas Laurac [brown belt] - 1st place sparring, Weapons, Kata

4. Jevon Cline [brown belt] - 2nd place sparring, Kata

5. Devon Queeley [red belt] - 3rd place sparring

6. Raequan Roberts [purple belt] - 1st place sparring, 2nd place kata, 4th place self defence techniques,

7. Rikkoi Brathwaite [purple belt] - 1st place sparring, 3rd place self defence techniques

8. Shalya Springette [blue belt] - 2nd place kata, 3rd place sparring

9. Shakeem Springette [blue belt] - 2nd place kata, 3rd place sparring

Gordan Ngyuen [green belt] - 1st place kata, 2nd place sparring

10. Ki'eyra Dawson [orange belt] - 1st sparring

11. Sharayah Brown [orange belt] - 3rd sparring

12. Turryl Richards [orange belt] - Participant

13. Kahlil Pickering [orange belt] - 3rd place sparring

14. Amoui Williams [yellow belt] - 2nd sparring

15. Dean Scarbriel [yellow belt] - 3rd sparring

16. D'Mani Scarbriel [yellow belt] - 3rd kata, 3rd sparring

17. Kaalief Francis [yellow belt] - 1st sparring, 2nd kata

18. Daijah Mathews [yellow belt] - 2nd place Sparring, 2nd place Team Sparring, Kata

19. Solene Seaman [yellow belt] - Kata, Sparring

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