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Brian Opekan (right), blind karate student, is enjoying firm grip he has over his helpless teacher, MOnty Guest, in a workout at Kai-Shin Karate Studi(...)

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Brian Opekan (right), blind karate student, is enjoying firm grip he has over his helpless teacher, MOnty Guest, in a workout at Kai-Shin Karate Studi(...)

Date7/27/1973

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Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Brian Opekan (right); blind karate student; is enjoying firm grip he has over his helpless teacher; MOnty Guest; in a workout at Kai-Shin Karate Studio. Blind since 18; Opekan has been taking lessons twice a week for three months.

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096281F

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