Photos Courtesy of Tracy Johnson 7-year-old Sophia Johnson was bullied in first grade because of the leg braces that she needed to help her walk. Because Sophia was often wheelchair-bound and around 30 pounds overweight, her parents decided it was time to make a change in their daughter’s life. “I’d pick her up, and she would be bawling,” Sophia’s father, … [Read more...]
Orlando’s Karate Kid
The scene begins at Bobby Dixon’s American Martial Arts Academy on May 2. Five-year-old Phoenix Swonger is taking his yellow belt test and has reached a point of discouragement when trying to complete the axe kick to break a board. Finally, after several tries and constant support from his sensei Erik Gianini and his fellow peers, Phoenix perseveres and … [Read more...]