It was an exiting day at Charles Water's Karate & Fitness, located at 122 Hillside Ave. in Williston Park.

It was in the 3rd annual in house Sparring Tournament. Sparring is a great way for students to put into action their technical skills.

This competition provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the proficiency they have developed through their training exhibiting both their physical and mental finesse. There are 94 competitors, teens and adults.

The students and their parents all had a rewarding experience. Though everyone who participated was a winner, here are some of those who were ranked:

Children's White Belt Division

Mineola - Nick Conway (2nd place), Nicholas Terezakis (medal), Nicholas Teri (medal)

Albertson - Peter Michelen (3rd place)

Children's Orange Belt Division

5-7-year-olds

East Williston - Donald Balducci (3rd place), Matthew Black (medal)

8-9-year-olds

Williston Park - Matthew Dunn (1st place), Thomas Dunn (2nd place)

Albertson - Marcus Michelen (medal)

10-12-year-olds

Mineola - Missy Brewi (1st place)

Albertson - Steven Michelen (3rd place)

13-15-year-olds

Mineola - Christina Finella (1st place)

East Williston - Kirk Balducci (2nd place)

Children's Green Belt Division

5-7-year-olds

East Williston - B.J. Schiela (3rd place), Sean Kirschner (medal)

Mineola - Justin Sandler (medal)

8-9-year-olds

Mineola - Sal Stroccia (2nd place), Anthony Conway (3rd place)

Children's Red Belt Division

Division 1

Mineola - Gabriel Couto (1st place)

Williston Park - Frank Perillo (3rd place)

Division 2

Williston Park - Brian Langone (1st place)

Division 4

Albertson - Dominick Mazza (2nd place)

Division 5

Albertson - Justin Mazza (1st place)

Mineola - Anthony DeStefano (2nd place)

Division 8

Albertson - Richard Baierwalter (1st place)