Jeff Leong Success Story

Jeff Leong a 61 years old Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a level 3 in Muay Thai.

A short introduction to yourself?
My name is Jeff Leong and I’m 61 years old and a Chinese Singaporean. I’m a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a level 3 in Muay Thai. I trained at FAMA one of the best gym here in my country. I trained 5x a week for the past coming to 7 yrs and I hope to earn my black belt in the next 6-10 yrs if I dun give up.

How did you develop your fondness for your sport and at what age did you start learning karate?
I started to like martial art at a young age when Bruce Lee came into the scene. I have learned TKD in school and when I left school I took up Karate.

What is your style and what rank do you currently hold in (your sport)?
I’m a Purple Belt in BJJ and a level 3 in Muay Thai.

Do you take sports as a profession or is it just a hobby?
This is my hobby and to keep fit.

What challenges have you faced in getting to where you are now?
You can also share any injury story.
The challenges I face daily it slowing down as I age and have to train smart and develop a game plan against younger athletes.

What motivates you most about your profession as an athlete?
I watched a lot of youtube to motivate myself and learn new techniques from them apart from your gym.

Do you have anything you want everyone to learn?
Equip yourself with some basic self-defense. Never let age be a barrier or excuse as I started BJJ and Muay Thai at the age of 54.

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