A local karate studio is turning students of all ages into champions. Three inspiring medal winners overcame serious challenges to get to the podium.
Joel Westbrook is 14-years-old. He was born with a condition that affects his spine and that’s why he’s in a wheelchair, but it doesn’t hold him back. Westbrook is one of the best para karate athletes in the country and just added another gold medal to his collection.
“I just wanted to do it. I set my mind to it and I’m like I’m going to do this,” Westbrook said.
Kate Gore has been doing karate at Green’s for about 8 months. She said her training helped her when she was attacked by a komodo dragon.
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