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Hunter Crain

            Alpharetta, GA-  Hunter Crain is 11 years old, and has been in the martial arts for 4 years.  At age 7, Hunter began taking American-style karate in Atlanta, GA.  He quickly found his shyness replaced with a confidence that came as he taught younger students in class.  Teaching was Hunter’s gift, and he often took time out of his own training to work with his younger siblings and other students in the studio…given many responsibilities that were usually given to adults.  After showing some interest in weapons, particularly the bo staff, Hunter began training with national champions, Alecia Sipes and Elizabeth Sipes, in 2002.  Within 3 months, he was approached by world champion weapons/forms competitor Jonathon Boyd.  Under Mr. Boyd’s training,  Hunter quickly advanced in ability and form.    Hunter began competing just one year ago, in 2003, and within this short time, he went form placing 4^th and 5^th in 10/11 underbelt weapons to taking a Grand Championship win in November of 2003.  

      In 2004, Hunter began working with traditional goju ryu master, Arturo Espina and his daughter, world champion Jennifer Espina where he received excellent training in both creative and traditional weapons.   These days, Hunter is working with his coaches, champion, Terri Jacoby, and champion Jon Boyd, and competes on the world circuit in black belt creative and traditional weapons and sparring.  He will soon be competing in traditional and creative forms divisions. 

      In addition to doing many community service events including demonstrations and speaking engagements to inner city schools, girl/boy scouts clubs, and churches, Hunter, along with his sponsor, Elite Tactical Sources, also help start the Fellowship of Christian Martial Artists who meet during the tournaments to encourage others and provide a Christian, social environment. 

       Hunter represents his sponsor Elite Tactical Sources as a member of the ETS National Competition Team.  You can visit Hunter and Team ETS online at www.elitetacticalsources.com, click on Team ETS.