I'm 10, a black belt, and I break limits—not just boards! I spar, perform, and lead with heart. I'm may be small but I'm unstoppable.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
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I love Taekwondo because it makes me feel strong, focused, and fearless. Earning my black belt took a lot of hard work, and now being on my dojang's demo team lets me show cool tricks, powerful kicks, and perform for big crowds. I love how Taekwondo teaches me respect, discipline, and to never give up. When I perform, I feel proud of how far I’ve come as a 10 year old martal artist.
My parents inspire me because they always support me, cheer me on, and remind me to believe in myself. They teach me to work hard, be kind, and never give up—especially when things are tough. In Taekwondo, my master inspires me too. He pushes me to do my best and helps me believe I can achieve anything. Seeing how much they all believe in me makes me want to keep training and be someone others can look up to too.
The moment I’m proudest of is earning my black belt. I trained for years, pushed through every challenge, and never backed down. During my test, I stayed focused and gave it everything I had. When my black belt was tied around my waist, I knew I had earned it. I felt powerful, confident, and proud—like a true martial artist. That moment proved to me that I’m strong, determined, and capable of achieving anything I set my mind to.
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