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Karate Instructor Inspires Harlem Youth

Aired: March 27, 2009 4 Comments

Reporter: Jennifer Austin
Producer: Angel Canales

The streets of Harlem can sometimes be a tough place for kids to grow up, but in recent years, community programs have been popping up to help with this problem. Jennifer Austin takes a look at one Harlem resident who is teaching valuable life lessons—through karate.

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Rosa Maria Talamantes-Loyd said:

Karate is a Art anyone can learn at any age. It teaches you how to respect yourself, others and Discipline.

I practiced Tae Kwon Do in Jr College,and CSUS at Sacramentno. I also participated in tournaments, which I placed in 1st and 3rd place.
Soon I encouraged my siblings to enroll.

We tried different Oriental Foods and watched Bruce Lee Movies. Went on a lot of field trips, and at 17 saw snow for the first time.

# 15 April 2009 at 8:52 pm

michaelz said:

african american who belives all are equal,most of all have the ability to acomplish any type goal.

# 26 April 2009 at 3:17 am

Karate said:

Karate can help teach disciple and focus for those in desperate need for guidance

# 11 September 2009 at 9:48 am

Eric said:

What a great story. More people like this should be highlighted in the news, because they are the true heroes of our society.

# 3 October 2009 at 8:02 pm