Defensive Edge Martial Arts Training Center Celebrates Local Award Winners
Wakefield, MA (May 7, 2012) The Americal Civic Center was filled with students, family, friends, and instructors, of Defensive Edge Martial Arts Training Center for an electrifying celebration and awards banquet. This is the school’s annual event that recognizes character traits so valued in the world of martial arts: excellence, spirit, sharing, family, leadership and perseverance.

Katherine Maloney of Wakefield was presented with the top honors as the 2011 Student of the Year. “I couldn’t be more proud of Katherine for her hard work, determination, spirit and leadership,” commented Rick Alford, Head Instructor and Founder of Defensive Edge. “She is a great role model as she exemplifies the values we teach at our school." Alford added, "She is first to greet our new students and to make them feel at home in their new environment.”
Defensive Edge's Own Bob Burton (Malden) defeated Carlos Rivera (Merideth Conn) by Triangle Choke in 3:02 of Round 1.

