09/04/2026
Determination | Discipline | Commitment 🥋
Rishan is one of our new black belt candidates.
At just 8 years old, he is already showing more determination, discipline and commitment than most adults show in their day-to-day life.
Here are just some of the things he’s doing to prepare for his black belt grading ⬇️
✅ Early morning workouts before school (every day)
✅ Practising martial arts techniques daily at home
✅ Training up to 3 times per week (classes, black belt sessions & bootcamps)
✅ Cut out ALL sugar (we actually had to persuade him to enjoy some chocolate on Easter Sunday!)
✅ Running 1–2 times per week (3K–5K)
Today, Rishan hit a new PB on his 5K run… 32:11 💥
There were a few tears
It got tough
But instead of quitting
He pushed through
He overcame the negative emotions and kept going, exactly what a true black belt does.
Now, some people reading this might think…
“Isn’t that too much for an 8-year-old?”
I strongly disagree.
Because what he’s really building isn’t just fitness…
It’s a mindset.
And that mindset will shape his entire life 👇
✅ At 16 when he’s sitting his exams he’ll have focus, discipline and work ethic far beyond most of his peers.
While others panic, he’ll stay calm, prepared and in control.
✅ At 18 While others are still searching for direction, he’ll have confidence, resilience and the courage to chase big goals.
✅ At 25 He’ll be physically strong, mentally resilient and miles ahead in his habits and discipline.
While others struggle with consistency, he’ll already have mastered it.
✅ At 55 He’ll still be benefiting from the habits he built as a child. Healthy, Driven, Mentally strong, Living a life most people wish they had.
This is what martial arts is really about.
Not just kicks and punches…
But building future adults who are strong, disciplined and unstoppable.
The habits we build in our children today…
become the life they live tomorrow.
Keep up the great work Rishan we are all very proud