Purple Dragon PBG Branch's Dynamic Duo of

Gardy Delva (11yrs) and Jordy Yarnell

Ruled at the Battle of Florida National Championships

Between them they won

5 First Place Trophies, 1 Second Place and 2 Third Places.

Well Done Champs.

Purple Dragon South Florida Team represents USA

at the Cayman Islands Grand Slam 5th July 2008

Congratulations to all members of Purple Dragon Team USA who competed in the Cayman Islands Grand Slam 2008, we are proud of you all. Everyone had a great time, gained valuable experience and knowledge; and participated in a most awesome seminar by Professor Don Jacob.

Team members and Results were:

1. Instructor Candia Fischer: Team Captain

2. Lana Fischer:  4th place, Weapons Forms

3. Jordy Yarnell:  4th place, Open Forms

4. Namaan Smith:   3rd Place, Sparring

5. Patrick Denison:   4th Place, Self Defense

6. Adam Seacrest:  3rd Place, Sparring
                                                 3rd Place, Weapons Forms

7. A. Jr. Seacrest: Honorable Mention

8. Larry Smith: Honorable mention

9. Linda Smith: Honorable Mention

10. Suzi Untracht: Honorable Mention

11. Gabe Untracht: Honorable Mention

Team Demo:     Purple Dragon Team USA 5th Place

We would like to thank Professor Don Jacob, Sensei Floyd Baptiste and Sensei Geddes and his team for a great job in organising this event, The Westin Hotel for hosting the event, all the Shihans, Senseis and Instructors for their help.

Special Thanks to our Team USA members Parents for sending your kids with us and Students for representing the USA and PD South Florida in the Cayman Islands.

We are excited and look forward to our World Championship in 2010 in Trinidad.

For more information visit our international website at www,purple-dragon.com

Sensei Albert and Instructor Candia

Its is now mandatory for all Red, Brown and Black belts to be CPR Certified.
We hosted a First Aid, CPR & AED Certification course at our PBG dojo on June 21st at 1pm. Instructors, Students and Parents were certified. Cost was $35.00 per person.  AED and CPR and first Aid will be covered and Participants will get a 2yr certification. Our First Seminar 14 Participants were Sensei Albert Andrews, Instructor Candia Fischer, Lana Fischer, Adam Seacrest, Jordy Yarnell, Sarah Collazo, Michelle Stitsky, Brandon Arp, George Arp, Gabriel Untracht, Suzi Untracht, Patrick Denison.

Signup for Summer Camp workshops is now open $25 reg and $125 for the week, $40/day.
Special Price for 1st Five sign-ups only $99/ Week

Don Jitsu Ryu, Fishing, Beach Fun, Movies, Bowling, Reading and more...
Times: 8.30am-4.30pm

Wk1 : 9th- 13th June-"Way of The Warrior" (Successfully Completed)
Wk2: 23rd- 27th June-" Weapons of the Martial arts" (Successfully Completed)
Wk3: 14th-18th July- " Samurai vs Ninja"

Email me at purpledragonpbg@yahoo.com to register

World Head of Family Sokeship Council

May 23- 24 2008

San Antonio, Texas 

Professor Don Jacob Speaking at Banquet

Here are links to pictures from the World Head of Sokeship Council - Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Texas.  There is also a link to an article from BVI News about the Hall of Fame Awards.

Martial Arts Hall of Fame - All Photos

BVI News Article - "Purple Dragon leaves its mark at Martial Arts Hall of Fame in Texas"

San Adam

BELT CHANGING PHOTOS AVAILABLE

UPDATE: 6/8/2008

Buddy Stein, Sam's Dad, has created a video slide show of our belt changing ceremony for us. Please join me in saying thank you for his contribution.

San Adam

We have uploaded the Belt Changing Ceremony pictures to the website. If you would like to share any of your photos with us, please send them to

Spring 2008 Belt Changing Photos

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