A woman who was born without arms or kneecaps is preparing to test for her black belt in taekwondo.
Sheila Radziewicz of Salem is to take her test next month at Bruce McCorry’s Martial Arts in Peabody.
The 32-year-old brown belt, who was born with thrombocytopenia absent radius, told The Salem News she has been training in martial arts for three years.
McCorry, her teacher, said that despite her condition, Radziewicz can use nunchucks and break boards with her kicks.
Radziewicz works as an advocate for victims of domestic violence.
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Condition no handicap in pursuit of black belt
