DJ Jeandell (center), third-degree black belt of Vermont Martial Arts Academy in Manchester, speaks to Igneous Paquin, 5, (left) of Martial Arts in Hardwick and Castle Ahlquist, 6, (right) of Dynamic Defensive Dojo of Newport, before their flag sparring match, Saturday, in the Hardwick Elementary School gymnasium. The Holly Jolly Brawly Invitational was hosted by Adam Beckley of Martial Arts in Hardwick. The event included 32 competitors, ages 4-17, from Martial Arts in Hardwick, Dynamic Defensive Dojo of Newport, Master Rutta’s Black Belt Academy of Randolph, Alexander’s TKD of Londonderry, Arrowhead Martial Arts and Fitness of Milton and Vermont Martial Arts Academy, of Manchester. All Proceeds from the event, totaling $737, plus toys and canned goods, were donated to the Children’s Holiday Project and the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, photo by Vanessa Fournier
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