Sisters in Wheelchairs Learn Self-Defense | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Three sisters with disabilities are rewriting the rules of self-defense—using wheelchairs and overcoming physical challenges, they’re mastering martial arts designed just for them. Their mother sparked the idea after realizing how vulnerable people with disabilities often are, leading to a custom-built program by veteran instructor Louis Maldonado. Beyond kicks and punches, the training builds confidence, voice, and strength—transforming how they move, think, and carry themselves. After just eight weeks, the sisters are already empowered, and their story is a beacon for others: people with…