Noelisson Success Story

Noelisson an athlete.

A brief introduction to you?

I’m Noelisson, I’m 25 years old, I’m from the Northeast of Brazil, I’m an athlete for 8 years and I’ve lived in Thailand for 2 years and 7 months.

How did you develop a taste for the sport and at what age did you start learning karate?

The sport that is practiced is Muaythai and not Karate.  I developed a taste for the sport after I saw friends from school practicing and that’s why I took my first experimental class and never stopped, today I am a professional athlete.

What is your style and what position do you currently occupy?

I’m Muaymatt, I like to walk forward without giving space to the opponent, using my boxing a lot, always at close range.

How did you reach this position and how was your trajectory in this sport?

I arrived at this position dedicating myself a lot since I started, I have a lot of focus on what I want for myself, which is to be the best I can be. I started training in 2013 at the age of 17, I had my first fight 10 months later and now I live in Thailand and am a professional athlete.

Do you consider sport a profession or is it just a hobby?

Sport is certainly a profession, it’s with which I survive and pay my bills, so it’s a job therefore a profession.

What challenges did you face to get where you are now?  You can also share any injury story.

Many challenges first were having to divide my time between work, studies and training. Second, I came to another country to live off the sport, where everything is different, language, culture, customs and thirdly, stay away from the family.

What motivates you most in your profession as an athlete?

Fulfill my dreams and those of other people that motivate me.

Do you have something you want everyone to learn?

Learn to respect and be grateful for everyone who helps you or who helped you one day and of course always be humble.

Which tournament or match are you most proud of and why?

My first fight at Rajadamner Stadium in Bangkok, because it’s one of Thailand’s most important and oldest stadiums.

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