Students from the Graves Institute of Self Defense of Island Falls competed at the annual Team Fighting Tournament of Champions recently.
Participating were, front from left, Jack Philbrook, grand champion fighter and second place Jujitsu; and Brooklyn Philbrook, second place Jujitsu; back row, sensei Walter Garrett, branch instructor; sensei Joel Philbrook, grand champion fighter and student of the year; sensei Jonathan Robinson, most dedicated student; and sensei Charlotte Hartt grand champion fighter. Jack and Joel Philbrook both earned their first degree black belts. Absent from photo is sensei Sadie Hartt, best attitude award.