Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Making Nannie Proud

Pennsylvania -- The other students may be as much as about 65 years younger than him; still, David McCoy has no problem sparring with them on equal terms.

The 75-year-old grandfather is pumped while touting the benefits of a new experience, self-empowerment and extended family of kenpo karate.

McCoy, of Paradise Township, said he'd never tried anything like this. But when his wife of 53 years, Nannie, died in October, he needed help to cope with her loss.

The elderly gentleman has been taking karate classes for about six months and said he practices martial arts every day, according to ydr.inyork.com. "(Nannie) would be so proud of me," he said.

No comments: