Kamana'o is still on cloud nine. Engaged in the 6 – 7 year old category in less than 27 kg, he won his 3 fights in no GI. Two by submission and 1 on points. He wins the gold belt. In GI, he won a fight by submission and the 2e on points. He wins the gold medal.
It is by following his father's preparation until the fight in the cage of the 1era edition of extreme martial art in 2021 that Kamana'o, then aged 5, started jiu-jitsu. Last April, it arrived 3e at his first Tahiti National BJJ open competition. Two weeks ago, he won gold at the Crystal Fenuaiti Memorial. Parents are proud to enjoy the success of their little champion at Naga Kids Hawaii 2024. “It’s a great pride for us, confides Deborah the mother. We see this little 6-year-old all alone in front of all these people. We observed the supporters of the other fighters who were hungry for victory. He didn't give up. He really focused. It's a joy for us parents to follow him and motivate him to have a life course, to learn the values such as respect, discipline, surpassing oneself. We are here for him and we will give everything it takes for him to excel in this sport.”
Kamana'o has already resumed training at his Seasiders club in Titioro. His coach was impressed by his performance in Hawaii. “His mom sent me the videos. He knew how to stand out from the others by remaining focused on his fights. He has a great future as long as his parents support him. He's going to go far. He has a future in this area and even in other sports.”
Full of energy, Kamana'o is already looking forward to his next competition. A future great champion in the making.
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