Here's an inspirational piece from sfgate.com. Don't know about this statement though: "the little-known Philippine martial art of escrima". Little known?
Story:
As Carlito Bonjoc Jr. gets his arms going, it's best to get out of the way. Like way out of the way.
The blur of hands wielding wide, stocky knives interspersed with flashes of reflected sunlight is a hypnotic, fluid movement. It's a bit like watching a finely choreographed dance.
But what Bonjoc is demonstrating is the little-known Philippine martial art of escrima. The other difference: He does it from the seat of his wheelchair or with the aid of crutches.
The 46-year-old escrima master was born with spina bifida, a congenital spinal cord defect that can affect the lower body and result in paralysis, yet he doesn't tolerate pity.
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