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GILMER SHERIFF RECEIVES MARTIAL ARTS RECOGNITION |
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By Drew Moody For the Hur Herald Gilmer County Sheriff Micky Metz was honored in Orlando, Florida last weekend for his continuing contribution in the field of martial arts. Metz was recognized as Master Instructor of the Year during by the World Head Of Family Sokeship Council (WHFSC) at its International Hall of Fame Awards ceremony. He has been honored several times by the organization, including being presented with a humanitarian award, police tactics instructors award, regional instructor of the year, and regional leadership award. Sheriff Metz is recognized as martial arts master and has black belt degrees in four different styles of karate. In one style he has achieved a fifth-degree black belt, as well as the ranking of a third-degree in two others. As a result of his membership in the WHFSC Metz has met many well-known martial artists including: Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, Jackie Chan and Westley Snipes. "Chuck Norris is the nicest person you'll ever want to meet," Metz said. Of Jackie Chan, Metz said he's just like he is in the movies. Metz continues to teach karate every Friday night at the Glenville State College Fitness Center. "You're never too old to start," the sheriff said. His oldest beginner was 62. Metz has also seen people with significant physical disabilities, including blindness, achieve advanced degrees. Matial arts, in general, is often misunderstood by the public. "Anybody can hurt someone," Metz said. But martial arts are "about being able to defend yourself without hurting the other person." Metz is also a Police Martial Arts certified tactical baton and handcuff instructor. |
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