30/05/2026
"I would pick this path over and over again." 🥹✨
Reading this handwritten letter from one of our youngest white belters, Darielle, completely melted our hearts. At just 11 years old, she reminds us what sports are truly about.
Starting out can be terrifying. Darielle shares how she felt nervous, lonely, and worried that her kicks weren't strong enough. But instead of giving up when the formations got tough, she found a second family. Through the sweat and struggles of summer training, she found the confidence to kick, block, spar, and grow.
More than the physical skills, she found a kind environment, lifelong friends, and a joy so deep that she thanked God for it. It turns out that the hardest challenges often bring the happiest smiles. 🥋❤️
We are so incredibly proud of you, Darielle! Keep shining, keep kicking, and never lose that beautiful spirit.