​Weighing in a hefty 12 pounds at birth Darren Fenice’s right shoulder was damaged by forceps during delivery. Erb’s palsy resulted from the injury that stunted his arm and significantly impairs his range of motion. In school, he lashed out at the kids who were tormenting him him and was once expelled. When he grew up he began to practice martial arts as a means of self-defense, focusing on American Kenpo. A back injury sustained in competition has now sidelined him. Based on his experience being picked on growing up, he remains a strong advocate against any form of bullying. He is currently pursuing a career in science education and he pursues another of his passions – cooking dishes from his Austro-Italian heritage. Watch video interview here.