22 May 2018
Saint Lucia participates in Martinique karate event
Press Release:– Bushido Shotokan Karate Do Academy participated in the Gaet Karate-Do School “Sensei Alcindor Challenge” on 11 & 12th May 2018.
The Sensei Alcindor Challenge, organised by Gaet Karate-Do School, comprises three of its affiliate dojos – Robert, Sainte-Marie and Saint-Joseph, was held at Palais des Sports Cedric Sorhaindo, Beasejour,Trinite, Martinique.
A Six (6) member Bushido Delegation of Athletes, officials and supporters from the Bushido Parent Support Committee (Bushido-PSC) participated:
Oliver J Lawrence-Lead delegate/ Referee
Kervin Martial- Manager.
Athletes
* Shodan Petrona Alexander
* Nyim Wilkie
* Lil Sylvest
Audrey Alexander-Bushido-PSC
Gloria Smith-Bushido-PSC
(Bushido participants)
Nyim Wilkie, a student of Leon Hess Secondary School battled his way to First Place with an impressive performance of the Kata Bassai Dai. But victory was snatched by 0ne (1) point in the qualifying rounds to the Finals for the top spot in the Kumite event.
Shodan Petrona Alexander won an automatic second place in both Kata and Kumite.
But it was her exhibition of GION kata that won her a thunderous applause. However, that was not sufficient to topple the spirited & electrifying performance of aspiring Shodan Roseline Jacque Unn Toc of Gaet Karate School-Robert’ whose performance in Kata and Kumite, but particularly Kumite, was an excellent Technical display in control, speed, aggression and technique.
Young potential, Kyu Lil Sylvest, a student of Saint Mary’s College, gives a creditable account of himself, both in Kata and Kumite.
Shodan Petrona Alexander, Nyim Wilkie and Lil Sylvest are National Squad Members of “Karate Do Federation Saint Lucia” – the National Body.
