Connecting on a different level: Playfighting class in Florence helps participants shed inhibitions and build strength

Connecting on a different level: Playfighting class in Florence helps participants shed inhibitions and build strength

By Carolyn Brown For the Valley Advocate On a recent Saturday morning in Florence, two friends were arguing over who would be the first to hug the other. “I’m gonna hug you, bro!” said Aaron Cantor. “I’m gonna hug you, bro!” said Joseph Goldin. The friends were gathered at the Hidden Temple — an event space on the third floor of the Brushworks Arts & Industry building in Florence — with a group of about two dozen adults and children as part of C…