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Students from the Island Falls Branch of Graves Institute of Self-Defense competed at the annual MKKA Team Fighting Tournament and Awards Ceremony in Trenton. Winning trophies were, from left, front, Charlotte Hartt, grand champion fighter, second-place team fighting and sportsmanship medal; Sadie Hartt, sportsmanship medal; Silvia Hart, grand champion fighter and second in throwing and falling; Wesley Richardson, second in throwing and falling and sportsmanship medal; Kaden McNally, grand champion fighter and Kyle McNally, grand champion fighter and sportsmanship medal; back, Sensei Buzzy Qualey, Andy Hartt, student of the year award and Sensei Walter Garnett, branch instructor.