As a kid, Grace Penney dealt with the frustrations of being bullied by wrestling. As a young adult, and on the verge of making her amateur boxing debut, Penney is helping local kids combat such childhood cruelty through the “Gracie Bully-proof Program” at Chicago Mixed Martial Arts. She shares the inspiring details of her life and the program with Turi.
Boxer helps kids fight bullying through martial arts
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Antoinette D Martin
Good job Grace! You are bigger than Life! Xxoo
taraj
Grace is awesome. Thanks for this.
TAK
Great story! Grace is an inspiration.
Pasko
Your parents must be proud of you, Grace. Keep up the inspirational work!
Zak
Grace is an inspiration to us all – great story, thanks for posting.
Wally
Grace is one of the most huggable people on earth. Yay Grace!
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They will thank you for helping them protecting for themselves. I know you train them well to use what you have trained in the right place and situation.