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This gym fights fascists — and creates community

April 4, 2019October 22, 2019 marthabayne

By Becky Zosia Dernbach

A martial arts gym on the West Side of Chicago helps people learn self-defense skills. But it’s not just about physical fitness. This gym has a mission: to defend against racism, sexism and fascism.

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