Why should it be allowed in our school systems? It promotes not only a healthy life style but also a full body workout with every session. It is also the most effective individual martial art in the world and is highly effective at protecting the physically disadvantaged individual from an attacker (especially in situations of attempted rapes). The UAE has authorized it as a mandatory school course for over 40 schools and even allowed the women to learn the martial art. By allowing schools to create this alternative, it will just add one more tool in the hands of schools to promote healthier living. Besides, I could have sworn that Mr. Obama was familiar with the martial art already...
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