Nov 29, 2007 11:27 AM

Video Fix: Kid Gets 200 Karate Kicks to the Gut

So a Virginia karate teacher holds a little contest for her young students — who can take the most kicks to the gut. In the process, she winds up wacking an 11 year-old 200 times. Cue some very pissed-off parents… (High five: Andrew)

(High five: Andrew)

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