Purple Dragon World Karate Championship 2015 Highlights! It was a two-day open competition that saw competitors from many martial arts schools, countries and styles. Countries represented included Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Venezuela, Spain, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Panama and the hosts Trinidad and Tobago. More than 600 competed at the Hyatt Hotel
On the weekend of July 17, 2015, a team of Purple Dragon Canadian Headquarters members participated in two days of action packed competition at Purple Dragon World Karate Championships. The competition was a part of the 45th Anniversary Celebration of Mother Purple Dragon held at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain Trinidad.
We are very excited to announce that Shihan Daniel will be traveling with a team to Trinidad for the Purple Dragon 45th Anniversary World Championships. Instructors and members will be making the journey to participate in a two day international tournament, as well as the Hall of Fame Awards and Banquet. A second team will
The principles are the same for choosing a school for yourself or your child, so I will address the answer for parents, as there are a couple of special considerations when children are involved. STEP ONE in choosing a school is to clearly understand what you want you or your child to gain from learning
A common parental worry is that martial arts training will encourage violence or aggression in their child. With rear exception, the opposite will prove to be true. Children discover an inner confidence and strength, which enables them to move beyond the need to prove themselves physically. They frequently find they have the courage to walk
Just like with adults, one of the most common reasons for enrolling a child into a martial arts class is fitness. Childhood obesity rates are climbing, and more and more children are spending a lot more time in front of the television, playing video games and using a computer. However, even among more active children,