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Uploaded by on Jan 6, 2010

High school students at Leadership Public School in San Jose returned from their holiday break to be welcomed back with smiles and hugs as part of a Free Hug Day initiative, organized by LPS San Jose's martial arts club.

"Reaching out and connecting with people IS self-defense," according to Greg Garcia, a 5th degree black belt and a faculty member at LPS San Jose. "It takes a lot of personal strength to comfort another human being. It breaks down the barriers between people."

Initially beginning with a handful of students, the initiative quickly built up in popularity, attracting over 70 volunteers who collectively inspired over 1000 hugs in one day.

Credits:
Inspiration by FreeHugsCampaign.org
Editing by R.P. Garcia
Music by Mogwai, "The Sun Smells Too Loud"

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