Team PUI @ 2007 "Specially Challenged" Martial Art Champions

2007 Team PUI at the 5th Annual "Specially Challenged" Martial Arts Competition in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Established in 2003, Possibilities Unlimited International is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its members raise money and accept donations on behalf of "special needs" martial arts students.
PUI serves to educate the public on developmentally including orthopedic challenged athletes with the emphasis on their "abilities" rather than their constraints of blindness, deafness, developmental challenges, post-polio, strokes and/or amputations. Students may be brain-damaged due to their mother's pre-natal drug use, while a few unfortunate others suffered emotionally and physically at the hands of family members.
Would you think an autistic or intellectually challenged child could be taught to focus and perform the often complicated series of movements that constitute martial arts? Did you ever think, the blind can learn to jump rope! Why should a "handicapped" person learn or compete in martial arts?
The best answer... because they can!
In case you are wondering what kinds of personal challenges the students face, you will find the list endless. Those with physical challenges of cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, brain injuries and others, train in adaptive marital arts. Adapted practices even allow those in wheelchairs or walkers to learn and progress in the sport.
The commitment, diligence, concentration and challenge of learning martial arts changes who a person is. Being able to learn, progress and accomplish goals creates confidence and increased self-esteem in all humans.
Each year since its formation, PUI has sponsored competitions for "Specially Challenged Martial Artists." Thus far, tournaments have been in California, Hawaii, and Venezuela and drawing competitors from all over the Americas.
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[rdubgoju]

Rest In Peace Trisha. DS.

[goldengun5980]

......no affence or anything I can use my chair as a weapon.

[videodan5]

you got 5 star for your Kata excellent man keep the good work