In everyday life he sometimes uses a wheelchair, in his free time Silvio Pérez Pérez practices martial arts. He doesn’t want to be spared on the mat. A story about strength and the urgent desire to be “normal”.
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In cerebral tetraparesis, muscles are permanently spasmed after damage to the brain. As a result, Silvio Pérez Pérez can only move his arms and legs to a limited extent and uses a wheelchair for long distances. “Do me a favor and don’t hold back,” he said to his training partner at the beginning. “Otherwise I’ll do you all.”