Students from the Island Falls branch of Graves Institute of Self Defense recently competed at the Maine Ketsugo and Karate Association's annual team fighting tournament and tournament of champions in Bucksport. Partipants are, front from left, Sam Boone, second place in fighting; Rider Austin, grand champion fighter; Annalin Stubbs, sportsmanship medal; Brooklyn Philbrook, first place team fighting; Jack Philbrook, grand champion fighter and first place team fighting. Back row, from left, are, Sensei Buzzy Qualey; sensei Johnathan Robinson; sensei Charlotte Hartt, grand champion fighter and third place in jujitsu; Nikita Keim, second place fighter; sensei Andy Hartt, branch instructor; and sensei Walter Garnett. Absent from photo are sensei Sadie Hartt, grand champion fighter, first place team fighting and third place jujitsu; and Jacob Stubbs, third place jujitsu. (contributed photo)
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- Receiving awards from the Graves Institute of Self Defense in Island Falls are, front from left, Rider Austin, most dedicated student (Houlton branch); Brooklyn Philbrook, most improved student; and Jack Philbrook, most dedicated; and back row, sensei Buzzy Qualey, instructor of the year; Joel Philbrook, best attitude; sensei Jonathan Robinson, student of the year; and Amy and Clinton Robinson, most supportive parents. (contributed photo)
