A really well done documentary from JITS Magazine about Helvecio Penna. While I’ve never heard about him before, after seeing this, he’s someone that I’ll never forget.
A 50+ year old black belt under De La Riva who still competes and was able to give a world champ like Xande Ribeiro a run for his money which while amazing still pales in comparison to everything else he does for the community in Rio. He’s a true inspiration.
Just goes to show, you’re only as old as you let yourself think you are. I hope I’ll be doing what he does when I’m that age.
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