The Universal Martial Arts International (UMAI) has hosted its first official international grading which was historical for Dominica and UMAI, according to the head of the organization.
The grading took place in Burnaby Canada on March 30th, 2019.
Head of the Universal Martial Arts Academy (UMA), Shihan(meaning master instructor) Shannah Robin said all 18 students moved through the ranks of the Robin Ryu system.
“I am pleased to be the founder and CEO of such a beautiful and dynamic system that started right here in Dominica,” he said. “We are putting our country Dominica on the map, on the map in sports tourism and it only gets better.”
Robin thanked the UMAI students and parents in Dominica to believing in this wonderful opportunity and vision where young stars can travel the world competing and bringing people to the Nature Island of the Caribbean.
Robin has pledged to continue to be an ambassador for Dominica and be the best role model in the world for his students.
“It was my dream to have people from different countries train together under one roof sharing and giving off positive energy,” he stated. “Nothing would be better than world peace. Our System is recognized around the world China, the USA, the Caribbean and Canada…”
Currently, there are 20 students enrolled in his Academy in Canada, from ages 4 to 47.
Robin hails from the community of Marigot.
Tons of respect, gratitude, and thanks for representing Dominica, Shihan Robin!!! Hope to meet you one day to share martial arts experiences with each other!
This, right there, is awesome. Congratulations Robin. You were always an ambitious and hardworking young man. Keep up the great work and the positivity.
From humble beginnings… Great people hail from Marigot even if they choose to marginalize and victimize the villagers.
Continue to make we the Marigot people proud and Dominica by extension.
Congrats…
Osh Shihan Robin. I saw the YouTube video of your performance in South Carolina USA recently. That was awesome and jaw-dropping.
I know you are humble and did not publizize but I will tell the world that you were among Grand Masters and your performance was just superlative!!!
Thanks for introducing me to one of my respected Martial Artist and Martial Art Actress – Cynthia RothRock. She rocks
Keep succeeding. Osh Shihan
CONGRATULATIONS !! Osh Shihan Robin. This is what ”From Dreams to Reality” is all about. You transform and grow outward and upward. What is most encouraging is that in the process you do not just build yourself but you build others. You are a true role model who aspire to maximum realization of potential to the benefit of humanity. That is true success.
I see your motivational speeches at martial Arts events, your work with the kids in Vancouver Canada and I see some of your performances, either in person or through YouTube. I saw the videos where Your Chinese Martial Arts Professors talk so highly of you – one even mentioning you and the work ethic of Bruce Lee in the same breath. You have earned your accolades with wisdom on par with any university degree through real practical and tangible work. I felt immediate proud that you are a Dominican compatriot, a friend and my Martial Arts instructor.
Keep moving outward and upward and continue to inspire.
This article brings tears to my eyes. As a sifu myself, I know the long and tough road it takes. But to adapt, reform and bring it to the international level, that is a true man of steel.
Congrats to Shana and to positivity. We can celebrate this as a good move for our little Dominica. Blessings as you move forward on your journey. You surely inspire .
Great vibes….keep it up. Much respect