Monday, April 10, 2006

Karate student with cerebral palsy

With a yellow belt around his karate uniform and a trophy at his side, Maleek Gilliam isn't just a tournament winner.

He's proved that no matter where one comes from and how many obstacles he or she must tackle, any goal can become a reality.

The seventh-grader said the classes and skills have given him a confidence he lacked, especially when faced with taunting from peers.

"It's helped me motivate myself," he said. "I've learned to stretch and be more limber."

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