A man with cerebral palsy is accomplishing something few would think possible for someone in his condition: learning karate.
Aaron Timmons, a 29-year-old man in the U.K., found karate by accident. Though he had been a fan of Japanese anime, most notably Dragon Ball Z, Timmons was not looking for karate lessons. He just happened to take a trip with his sister while she searched for boxing lessons. While sitting and watching her train, he heard noises coming from another class that attracted his attention. Going over to watch the karate students, he decided to ask for instruction.
“Disability or not, the criteria is still the same,” said Timothy Hill, Timmons’ instructor. “He’s not coming in here being pampered and just getting a belt. When he’s on the floor, he’s just like (everyone else).”
Timmons just attained his first belt rank beyond the standard white. He is immensely proud of the new red belt he earned.
Timmons’ mother, Beth Todaro, expressed her surprise at his accomplishment. “I had no idea that the discipline of karate could be such that a person with disabilities could master it,” she said. “Because of his core issues, he’s always physically fighting to keep his balance.”
Timmons has every reason to be proud. Not everyone could do what he has done, with or without cerebral palsy.
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