Courage in Action! 

In 2009, 72-year-old retired boxer and ex-soldier Frank Corti faced a terrifying test of his strength and courage when a 24-year-old burglar armed with a knife broke into his Oxford home.

But Frank didn’t panic. Instead, he relied on decades of training, honed through years in the ring and on the battlefield. With the calm precision of a seasoned fighter, he used his boxing skills to knock the attacker to the ground, disarming him and holding him until the police arrived.

What could have been a devastating ordeal was instead a heroic display of courage and quick thinking. The burglar was later sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail, proving that Frank’s bravery wasn’t just a fight for his life—it was a fight for justice.

This story is a powerful reminder that courage, preparation, and staying calm under pressure can truly make the difference between life and death.

Frank Corti didn’t just survive that night—he showed us all what it means to face fear head-on, and how the right training can be the ultimate weapon in moments of danger.