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India.com
03-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Meet The World's Youngest Taekwondo Instructor: 7-Year-Old Black Belt Girl Trained By Her Champion Parents. She Is Not From Korea, China, Or Japan; She Is...
photoDetails english World's Youngest Taekwondo Instructor: Have you ever imagined a girl, just seven years old, setting a Guinness World Record as the world's youngest Taekwondo instructor? Your answer is probably no. At an age when most children are busy playing games in parks, this young girl isn't from the US, Europe, China, Japan, or Korea. In fact, she hails from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in India—and she is scripting history. With a powerful kick and an even stronger spirit, she is rewriting the rules of what children can achieve—and proving that age is just a number. At just seven years old, Samyuktha Narayanan isn't merely practicing Taekwondo—she's teaching it. Her journey from a toddler in a dobok (the traditional uniform worn by Taekwondo practitioners during training and competitions) to becoming the world's youngest Taekwondo instructor is a tale of grit, passion, and a family legacy deeply rooted in martial arts. But Samyuktha's story isn't just about breaking records—it's about inspiring an entire generation to believe that no dream is too big, and no age too early, to start chasing it. Updated:Jun 03, 2025, 05:18 PM IST World's Youngest Taekwondo Instructor 1 / 7 At just seven years and 270 days old, Samyuktha Narayanan from Tamil Nadu's Madurai etched her name in history as the world's youngest Taekwondo instructor, according to Guinness World Records. Samyuktha Narayanan achieved this remarkable feat on August 14, 2024. Born Into Black Belts 2 / 7 Samyuktha was practically raised on a dojo mat. Her parents, Shruthy and Narayanan, run the Madurai Taekwondo Academy, and their passion for martial arts naturally flowed into their daughter's life. She took her first martial arts steps at age three. Trained By Taekwondo Champion Parents 3 / 7 Inspiration runs deep in her family. Her mother, Shruthy, once held a Guinness World Record for most elbow strikes in one minute, while her father, Narayanan, boasts records like breaking 29 flaming concrete blocks in 30 seconds. No surprise that Samyuktha aimed for greatness too. Samyuktha's Disciplined Journey Under Father As Her Coach With Narayanan as her coach, Samyuktha 4 / 7 With Narayanan as her coach, Samyuktha began a disciplined journey—gradually advancing from a white belt to earning her black belt from the prestigious World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea. Samyuktha's Training Like Champion 5 / 7 Her daily routine was nothing short of heroic. She trained like a pro—running 5 km, enduring intense workouts, and mastering complex Taekwondo techniques. Every drop of sweat pushed her closer to the black belt and her eventual world record. Samyuktha's Big Dreams in a Small Frame 6 / 7 Despite the title and spotlight, Samyuktha isn't slowing down. She dreams of representing India in the Olympics, adding more GWR titles to her name, and collecting National Championship medals along the way. Samyuktha's Vision: Medal At Olympics And To Become Police Officer 7 / 7 Looking ahead, Samyuktha has her sights set on collecting more Guinness World Records and adding to her growing stack of National Taekwondo Championship medals. But her dreams don't stop at martial arts—she hopes to represent India at the Olympics someday and ultimately serve the nation as a proud police officer. (Image Credit: and social media)
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Ex-US Congress members tour Korea to boost cultural, economic relations
A delegation of former US Congress members is visiting Korea to strengthen Korea-US ties by deepening bilateral cultural and economic understanding. The delegation arrived in Korea on May 14, invited by the Kim Chang-joon US-Korea Foundation. The nonprofit organization was founded in 2011 by former US Representative Jay Kim Chang-joon, a Republican who represented California's 41st District in Riverside County from 1992 to 1998. This year's 12-member bipartisan delegation includes seven former lawmakers and their spouses. The Republican participants are Greg Pence of Indiana, John Katko of New York, and Vicky Hartzler of Missouri. The Democratic members include John Sarbanes of Maryland, Brenda Lawrence of Michigan, and Kwanza Hall of Georgia. During their visit, the delegation took part in several cultural and economic activities. On Thursday, they visited the World Taekwondo Headquarters, also known as Kukkiwon, where they learned about the traditional Korean martial art. The following day, the group visited the factory of electrolyte manufacturer Enchem in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, to show support for the company's expansion plans in the US. On Saturday, the delegation experienced Korean temple cuisine during a visit to Jingwansa, a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Seoul. On Sunday, they traveled to Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, a city renowned for its UNESCO-listed cultural heritage sites. There, they met with Gyeongju City Mayor Joo Nak-young and expressed support for the city's hosting of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. This Thursday, the group is scheduled to attend a banquet at Passion Gukbap, a franchise restaurant operated by Passion Korea that specializes in gukbap, a traditional Korean dish of rice served in hot soup. The 10-day trip will conclude on Saturday. Since 2019, the Kim Chang-joon US-Korea Foundation has invited former US lawmakers on eight occasions in cooperation with the Association of Former Members of Congress, in an ongoing effort to strengthen Korea-US relations.
