Welcome to our private Martial Arts school. Our Martial Arts system of study all began in 1966. Shihan Randy Huard recently out of the air force decided to open one of Maine's first dojos. The old Waterville Y.M.C.A was the location. The main style at that time was Judo/Jujutsu in which Shihan Huard studied in the service (within O sensei Phil Porter's organization of grappling arts) every day. Judo competitions were very popular and grappling was the sport of the moment, even official in the olympics. Karate became more known in the modern world in the early 70's.

The school moved it's roots to the Armory road in Waterville and became a solid multi art style. The system adapted to Mr. Huards leadership in the years to come, and sure enough many grappling champions were made, in time karate champions also came about. With his own creations and adjustments the styles florished for many years. Right around 1974 Mike Huard, Shihan Randy's son got involved. He grappled for several years and then took to stand up karate for some time. Eventually Renshi Mike became an instructor for the system and an innovater towards progression in all areas.

It wasn't until the early 80's when another family member Sensei Mark Huard began to love the arts as well. His large statue and fun personality made everyone around him enjoy martial arts. With his leadership, especially with young children the dojo moved smoothly in a more positive direction. The main cirriculum had progressed for many years before joining ranks with grandmaster Shoto Tanemura out of Japan. The art on Ninpo became a part of the system at around the year of 1990. Exotic weapons and spiritual guidance took well and Tanemura Sensei was able to travel to Maine 4 years in a row to visit the family and add his special private teaching to all involved.

Sensei Joe Pirrotta (along with Shihan and Renshi) was also able to reach the coveted Ninpo Taijutsu balck belt with hard dedication and much effort. In recent years, O sensei Phil Porter has returned to Shihan Huard offering him more training and guidance. Renshi Mike has made friends with Roy Harris (a wonderful jujutsu player) out of San Diego, and the entire school has turned out some fantastic black belts and very dedicated students of the arts!

In June of 2001 the dojo moved forward once again into the new millennium with a school certification regarding Chanbara. Chanbara is a full contact weapons style hot and new from the far east. This exciting addition keeps the dojo always looking ahead and at the top of the martial arts domain.

Many more exciting and rewarding adventures and uplifting times are sure to come from this place of martial arts knowhow. We thank everyone involved for their dedication and effort in making our private martial arts school one of lasting strength and lifelong memories.