I would have to say it is much easier to be born in a wheelchair than an accident later in life. This is only how I feel though. How I am is how I am. This is my world and I have experienced no other so it doesn't bother me that much. Sure I have thought about how I could be better, but it isn't ...

Well, I agree with that and all, but my arms get plenty of exersize from pushing my wheelchair and my legs don't need exersize for the same reason. But I have too much of a gut and I really need to do something about that.

I wish to strengthen my chest and stomach muscles. What are some exersizes that do this?

If there comes a day when HE gives up, then I guess it's time for all of us to pack our bags and go home.

Thanks again. I am from Memphis, Tennessee, USA. And compared to my instructor, what I go through is a picnic. Vietnam war vet who was in an explosion where shrapnel caused brain damage resulting in dificult control of half his body. When he kicks with his bad leg, it is weak. When he kicks with his ...

Thanks, BillB. I don't really think of myself as being a role model or anything like that. I am very passionate about the martial arts, not just tae kwon do. It is my goal to teach. But I need to actually get good and have experience before I can do that.

I have had to adapt to no leg techniques ...