West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Two male martial arts instructors stand on a blue mat in a gymnasium. There is an ASL interpreter to the right.

Martial Arts instructors standing on a blue mat with students as they teach them self-defense techniques.

Martial Arts instructors stand on a mat in the gymnasium, along with an ASL interpreter. There are individuals sitting in the bleachers in the foreground.

Students and Martial Arts instructors on a blue mat practice techniques they have been taught.

A Martial Arts instructor stands across from a student as they practice self-defense techniques.

Students seated in a circle around the Martial Arts instructors and the ASL interpreter.

Students standing in a circle around the Martial Arts instructors and the ASL interpreter.

April 23, 2026

Alyssa Hansrote

Walking with Purpose, Standing with Confidence! 💥

WVSDB students and members of the Career Academy for Postgraduates (CAP) recently began an exciting Personal Self-Defense Class led by Grand Master Rick Rando and Instructor Trevor McCabe! 🥋

Their first class introduced students to walking with purpose, situational awareness, and the foundations of self-defense.

We are proud to provide opportunities that empower our students for success! 🌟

A huge thank you to Grand Master Rick Rando, Instructor Trevor McCabe, and Kick Masters Karate LLC in Frostburg, MD, for investing in our students and sharing these valuable life skills! 👏

#CAP #WVSDB #Empowerment