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In war-torn northern Syria, a group of children are discovering strength through an unexpected mentor: amputee kung fu master Fadel Othman. After losing his leg in a 2015 artillery attack, Othman defied the odds by continuing martial arts training—proving resilience isn’t just a movie trope.
Now, he’s paying it forward by teaching orphans and kids who’ve lost parents to conflict. His club? More than just kicks and flips—it’s a sanctuary where trauma transforms into triumph. ‘Kung fu gave me purpose,’ Othman says. ‘I want these children to know they’re warriors too.’
From surviving shelling to winning tournaments, Othman’s journey reads like a real-life superhero origin story. And his students? They’re leveling up faster than a TikTok dance challenge—mastering discipline, focus, and the art of turning pain into power.
After losing his leg in a 2015 artillery attack, Othman defied the odds by continuing martial arts training—proving resilience isn’t just a movie trope. 
‘Kung fu gave me purpose,’ Othman says. ‘I want these children to know they’re warriors too.’
And his students? They’re leveling up faster than a TikTok dance challenge—mastering discipline, focus, and the art of turning pain into power.
