Freewind martial artists secure four championships at Battle on the Columbia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:53 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

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Summary

Freewind Martial Arts Studio achieved notable success at the Battle on the Columbia tournament in Richland on September 30, with four of its nine competitors earning Jr Grand Champion titles. Serjio Madrigales, Milan Bhatt, Zachary Morris, and Jessie Young were recognized for their performances in various events. Every competitor placed in the top three of their categories, showcasing the studio's strong presence. Instructor Brandi Guertin expressed pride in her students' dedication and emphasized the importance of personal growth in martial arts. Competing students included past champions, with several making significant improvements from last year’s tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Freewind Martial Arts Studio participated in the Battle on the Columbia.
•Four competitors earned Jr Grand Champion titles in various events.
•Instructor Brandi Guertin praised her students' dedication and growth.
•Every Freewind competitor placed in the top three of their events.
•Minimally, this was Madrigales' second year competing in this tournament.

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Sep. 30—RICHLAND — Freewind Martial Arts Studio recently competed in the Battle on the Columbia tournament, where four of the nine competitors brought home hardware in addition to strong all-around performances. "We were really excited because we had such a great turnout," Freewind Instructor Brandi Guertin said. "We had nine competitors go, and having nine competitors go to a single ...
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