Matthew Christen performing his winning forms routine. (photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography)
Matthew Christen of Club Naha is Junior Grand Champion in forms and weapons
Huard’s Martial Arts student Jedidiah Keen, 12, of North Anson, captured first place in point fighting and fourth in chanbara at the Battle of Maine. (photo by Mark Huard)
The 41st Battle of Maine Martial Arts Championships took place on Saturday, March 25 at Champions Fitness Club in Waterville. $1 of each spectator ticket went to help support the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. There were competitions is forms, fighting and weapons throughout the day.
Club Naha student Matthew Christen, 12, of Benton, captured first place in forms, weapons, and point fighting. He also took the Junior Grand Championship Titles for forms and weapons.
Referee Kyoshi Andy Campbell holding up Matthew Christen after he won first place in point fighting. (photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography)
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https://townline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TownLineBanner.jpg00Mark Huardhttps://townline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TownLineBanner.jpgMark Huard2023-04-05 14:27:222023-04-05 14:27:3741st Battle of Maine another success
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