The ‘dojo’ of Purple Dragon Martial Arts Academy Dominica Branch was officially opened on Thursday evening at their new location on 4 Federation Drive in Goodwill.
Third degree Black Belt and operator of the Dominica Branch, Sensei Shannah Robin, said the opening of the academy was his dream becoming a reality.
In his remarks Robin said that he honors and owes a great deal of his success to the founder of Purple Dragon Academy, Professor Don Jacob.
“I am lost for words … this is a very emotional time for me as well it is a very happy time for me and I hope that it is a happy time for Dominica by extension,” he stated. “In all of this glory and achievements I want to honor my teacher Professor Don Jacob … if it was not for Prof Jacob all of this would not be possible.”
Robin said further that he made an oath many years ago that as long as he was in Dominica the martial arts would never die and the opening of the academy is testimony of it.
He further encouraged students to love their parents in all things and always be grateful.
Meantime founder of Purple Dragon Academy, Professor Don Jacob, urged Robin to stay focused. “Remain humble, make friends not enemies and invest in the children and their parents,” he said.
The Academy provides a safe environment for individuals and families to learn effective martial art skills while practicing integrity, respect and determination to continually grow and better oneself.
Purple Dragon International Don Jitsu Ryu System is considered one of the most practical, effective, and complete martial arts fighting systems in the world today. Modern in concept yet ancient in origin, it blends well with many of the traditional martial arts styles such as Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Jiu-Jutsu, Aikido, Weaponry, Kick Boxing and Yoga.
I am really proud of nay young person making strides in life.From a background of challenges to triumph of Owning building and leading a fine school.I would just like to hear beeter news about Sensei Robin and that he lives by example of discipline,honesty he is instilling in peoples kids and pay his house rent that hie is owing for over 3 months!!!
AS a proud parent of a student of Purple Dragon family,this is very worrysome and leaves questions in mind about the integrity ,validity and honor of this young man.Just hoping he does the right thing and not put his reputation and future of the school in disrepute.This has the tendency to disrupt a good thing that has started.
What was that comment about integrity in response to .Should i look the other way or still consider the school for my kids?…Can someone give insight??
I’m just sooo proud of you guy. Job well done you’ve always been head strong. Congratulations my friend keep on doing the great job…SUPER!!
I am so elated. Everytime i hear or read of your achievements I shed a tear. Simply because I am conscious of your struggles growing up, but guess what that did not interefere with your accomplishments. I am so PROUD of you. Associating with people who positively impacted you coupled with you zeal and determination you have accomplished a lot. I love the effort you are making to ensure that the youth of lovely Dominica hold strongly to pillars of integrity, respect and determination, while they use their time meaningfully.
There is one major hater reading this, I wonder why. What is there to hate man??
Shanah don,t forget to give back to Marigot, please don,t be like the rest “FORGET WHERE YOU CAME FROM”,good luck and all the best.
@ keeping it real. i hope you give back to your community as well. stupes
at what age can a child be registerd at purple dragon i need info please
A child can join at age 3, DNO why delete people comments when they are responding to important information. I posted this last night and you deleted it. Come on man.
Run a story and follow thru on it. One correction to your story. Sensei is a Fourth Degree Black Belt that he acheived towards the end of 2012.
Fourth Degree would put him in the Master rank! In all due respects, he should be addressed as Master Robin! Master Robin, you have trained hard while others hardly train!
age 5
Great for him and to all those who will benefit but this guy has a volcanic temper and I know this for a fact.hope he does not end up in jail for it He needs to do anger management apparently martial arts isn’t helping
Wonder what you did to him to bring that out. There are two sides to a story.
Take your pitiful story elsewhere. Now is time to praise people for their achievements, something we lack here on the island.
Fantastic.will visit upon my arrival.
go mr robin. love u!
Purple Dragon, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Jiu-Jutsu, Aikido, Weaponry, Kick Boxing and Yoga.
Which one is the minister’s speciality?
“Born to Win” Congratulations Shannah, God loves you….
So no stabbing and shooting in the future.
PURE KUNG FU
I am so proud of you Sensei Robin. Ever since my son was one of your students in Portsmouth, and his achievement in Trinidad, I have great respect for you. Very serious and dedicated person you are. I am sure you will do very well. I know Professor is very proud of you too. Congratulations and may you reach for the stars.
Congratulations on this great acheivement Shana…..
Congratulations Sensei Shanna. I remember you started your class in Portsmouth but moved to Roseau. Wish you can come back to Possie because there are some of us who are still interested. Ki ah!
hmmm
during a free style invitation,a canadian use that style,in a frendly match,he got his but wipped,that type of technik use balance on it leggs,other style ussually over come is with sommersualt and legg sweeps,reverse legg sweeps,that taek wondo uses,
it should be explain, how it mostly been use,like the isrealies commandos,more hand block and counter blocks,
i love and stil practice mutay,and taek wondo,it takes allot of energy,and strenght,
well I do wish the club the best,solong
congrats yout. keep up the good work
Congratulations to Sensei Robin!! Really proud of you. Hard work does pay off. Keep up the good work and continue to let your light shine. All the best to Sensei and his students.
To all those asking – Purple Dragon Dominica Branch is located at 4 Federation Drive Goodwill.
Congratulations to Instructor Robin…. this is a long time coming, always had faith in you, we started at the red cross in goodwill, it was one big family ,everyone (parents/students/instructor) looked out for eachother in and out of the dojo, we went on outings etc, to this day the original parents still have a connection though most of our students have moved on to other things, they too are still friends.
With the larger volume of students, this has been lost, my wish is for this closeness to return to the dojo . i wish all the best.
once a purple dragon, always a purple dragon
Congratulations. Need contact info for Purple Drago please.
dno you fraid to post my remarks ..what kind of censorship is that ..
ADMIN: Unless you can prove what you state actually occurs we cannot publish it. We censor when comments put us at risk of lawsuits.
That’s a lie DNO and you know it.Harsh comments against the Government are allowed while moderate ones for the same or against the opposition are rejected.You are blatantly bias in my opinion!!!
Please reject this comment as usual.
What the ^#^%$ does this story have to do with politics???????
good job n all the best!!
parents enroll your children- it does wonders. its not about fighting. its self defense and its a spiritual thing.
Its unfortunate that a representative from the Ministry of Sports was not there to share this event. Everyday, we tell our youth get off the streets, find something constructive to you with your time. Here we have an organization trying to do just that, yet it gets no support from the very persons who say they want better for our youth. Its sad, so sad!
*constructive to do*
yes they were
Was the ministry invited to part of this event?
Be wise my dear, the relevant Ministry Personnel are always invited to Purple Dragon events. As a teacher Mr. Robin would follow protocol and respect those in authority even though they do not acknowledge PD. With God and good parents on Sensei’s side he will continue to prosper.
I wish the persons in authority would respect people too. Sensei is an important person in our society. He can help with many of the Ill-disciplined kids around the island.
The government should sponsor kids to attend this discipline and pay just as they pay to send them overseas to study. This man is doing something good for the kids.
Congratulations to the Sensay and Students of Purple Dragon, Dominica. I also wish the students all the best on their grading exam today.
this is very encouraging. congratulations. i am even more impressed that you purchased the property and erected the building. focus, focus, focus. God bless you
Congratulations my brother on a fine achievement and accomplishment. keep showing the youth what motivation and determination can bring.
where is the contact details for Purple Dragon?
That’s excellent my dear friend. Great achievement. Congratulations!!!
From all of us at Sankofa, congratulations. You reflect Sankofa…”knowing where you came from to know where you are going” and with that, trust that you will continue to blossom. We are with you 100%.
Congratulations to the academy especially Shanah RObin. Much success in the future, your drive and possitivity will continue to bring forth good fruits and above all I pray that God will see you through> I am very proud of you.
Great Stuff. I wish the Purple Dragon school in Dominica all the best.