George Kattouf believes that people can greatly improve upon their physical conditioning, stamina and strength at any age. He's living proof of that.
Kattouf, 53, was awarded first place in the Masters II, 220-pound flight of the Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championship held on March 19.
Kattouf is also the director and head instructor for the Academy of Martial Arts (Altoona Area School District), which was established in 1979.
Certified as a Hapkido Instructor, Kattouf also holds a ranking in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Kattouf -- who weight-trains just one day a week and has been involved in formal competitive powerlifting for only three years -- said his involvement in martial arts the other days throughout the week has benefited him greatly in his powerlifting endeavors.
"I think all those push ups, pull ups and calisthenics have helped me maintain strength, so that when I got into powerlifting, it wasn't as difficult as it otherwise would have been," he said.
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