Celebration: Martial Arts Day Celebration at Champions in Waterville on Saturday March 21. (photo by Central Maine Photography staff)
On Saturday, March 21, Huard’s Martial Arts hosted the 44th annual Battle of Maine Martial Arts Championships at Champions, in Waterville, with over 350 competitors
Over 350 competitors from all over Maine and other parts of New England competed in different categories. One dollar of each spectator admission went to help support the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Thanks to major sponsors Hammond Lumber and Central Maine Motors Auto Group.
Addilyne Gallagher, 14, of Winslow, performing her kata. She took first place in her division. (photo by Central Maine Photography staff)Dominic Joseph, of Winslow, right, captured the overall Men’s Point Fighting Grand Champion title. He is pictured with his dad, Chad Joseph. (photo by Central Maine Photography staff)Kale Holman, 12, of Sidney, performing his kata during the 44th annual Battle of Maine Martial Arts Championships, held at Champions, in Waterville. He captured second place in his division. (photo by Central Maine Photography staff)Ryan Thomas, of Oakland, took first place in Chanbara (padded sword fighting). (photo by Central Maine Photography staff)
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