WELL DONE TEAM BAHAMAS: Daunte Minnis finished second in the point sparring for age 10 White Belt, Jessica Frazer was fifth in kata and point sparring for age 14 Brown Belt and Ashton Ford ended up fifth overall in the point sparing for age 10 Green Belt.
SALEM Union Baptist Church community programme “Pulse Boys and Girls Club” represented the Bahamas at 2016 US Open Martial Arts Tournament in Orlando, Florida.
Recently, the team turned in some outstanding performances.
Leading the way were Daunte Minnis, second place in the point sparring for age 10 White Belt, Jessica Frazer, fifth place in kata and point sparring for age 14 Brown Belt and Ashton Ford, fifth in the point sparing for age 10 Green Belt.
“The team was very excited to be on the big stage and worked very hard leading up to it,” said Elnathan ‘DJ Counsellor’ Rolle, the programme facilitator.
“Competition was tough, this was a big step for the community mentoring programme and I am happy we made that step. Travelling plays a big role in a child’s development.
“The programme serves as a male and female mentoring programme. We always teach our students that it’s not always about winning, but doing your best.
“We are hoping on taking a bigger team next year, but still looking forward to participating in a few other international tournaments, once we are able to get sponsors.”
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