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 Today,
many people all over the world learn Taekwondo, the Korean martial art. It is an excellent sport enjoyed by
both children and adults alike. But have you ever
seen someone who has no arms practicing Taekwondo? If you visit New
York, you can meet a very special lady who loves Taekwondo.
A 32-year-old American lady named Sheila Radziewicz was
born without arms and kneecaps.
But she is very good at Taekwondo! In fact, she is a brown belt.
To our surprise, she is planning to gain a black belt soon! Sheila
will take her test next month at a martial arts center in New York
State.
“I have been training in martial arts
for three years. Taekwondo is an excellent exercise. It makes me healthy
and strong,” she said with a bright smile. “I hope
to gain my black belt in June.”
According to her Taekwondo
teacher Mr. McCorry, Sheila’s Taekwondo skills are amazing. “I have never seen
a student like Sheila. Despite her physical condition, she can
use nunchucks and break boards
with her kicks,” he said. “She is
a very motivating person.”
 Even though
Sheila was born with physical handicaps and had to go through numerous surgeries, she has
never let her disability stop her. She
is a passionate and active person who loves her
life and tries many new things. For example, she earned her driver’s
license at the age of 23. She drives a special car by using her feet.
“I never say I can’t,” Sheila said. “It takes a little longer for
me to achieve something than other
people, but I never give up trying. Now, I’m determined to win my
black belt in Taekwondo!”
Good luck, Sheila! You are
really amazing! |
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