Ryu Dan Dojo preaches peace in Enterprise

That was one of the messages by the Ryu Dan Dojo Youth Empowerment Centre on Saturday evening when members held a peace walk in the streets of crime-ravaged Enterprise, Chaguanas.

“It was awesome,” said Sensei Marva John-Logan.

“It is as though the people were waiting for someone to take an initiative like this. They came out and we showed we are against the crime and we want peace. People were chanting ‘peace and unity’ from their homes.” John-Logan is one of the founders of the centre — a community-based martial arts academy located at Boodram Street, Enterprise.

From 4 pm on Saturday, scores of people gathered at the Bandstand at Railway Road then proceeded through the streets with the hope of promoting positivity in the community.

“We went Enterprise Street, Bhagaloo Street, Crown Trace, Scott Road, we made the full circle.

The public could expect more of this. We are trying to keep the community vibrant with positivity. Our message is, there is hope and one can change his/her life.” The theme of the event was Unity in the Community, We are stronger together against crime and Violence.

The centre partnered with the Enterprise Community Council and other NGOs to host the event.