Jessica Cox was born on February 2,1983 and is the world's first licensed armless pilot, as well as the first armless black-belt in the American Taekwondo Association.
14 Facts About Jessica Cox
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Jessica Cox was born without arms due to a rare birth defect.
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Jessica Cox graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in communications.
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Jessica Cox flew in a single engine airplane for the first time via Wright Flight in 2004.
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Jessica Cox earned her pilot's certificate on October 10,2008, after three years of training, and is qualified to fly a light-sport aircraft to altitudes of 10,000 feet.
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Jessica Cox received her flight training through an Able Flight scholarship and soloed under the instruction of Parrish Traweek.
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In 2019, Jessica Cox received a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C with tail number N26R.
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At the age of 10, Jessica Cox began training in taekwondo at a school in her hometown of Sierra Vista.
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For example, instead of a punch Jessica Cox executes a knee strike.
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Jessica Cox has since gone on to earn her second and third degree black belts in the ATA.
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Jessica Cox has earned the title of 2014 Arizona State Champion in forms.
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Jessica Cox did not compete in a special abilities ring.
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In 2014, Jessica Cox competed in the 40 mile segment of El Tour de Tucson.
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In 2015, Jessica Cox published an autobiographical self-help book, Disarm Your Limits, in order to inspire people to overcome their own challenges through the lessons she has learned in her life.