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Martial Arts Master
Layla Al-Rashid•2 min read
Martial arts instructor Hala teaches self-defense to Saudi women. When trainer Miguel helps with her competition prep, discipline becomes passion. 'Al quwwa fil tawaazun' (القوة في التوازن) - Strength is in balance.
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The Driving Instructor
Zahra Osman•5 min read
She's forty-two, divorced, finally learning to drive. He's the Somali instructor who doesn't treat her like an idiot. When she passes her test, she wants to celebrate. He takes her somewhere private and teaches her something else.
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