Saturday, May 14, 2016

Vitor Shaolin Ribeiro And His Journey To Fame

By Carol Bell


You must have heard his name somewhere else. Especially if you are a fanatic of boxing. You saw them on television and read his achievements and saw his face online. There is a story behind his success. And how he became famous. His journey was not an easy one. Like most boxers around the world, their success does not come handy. Since they work hard for it.

He was 14 years old when he joined BJJ or Jiu jitsu. The name Shaolin was given by the other members. He is naughty and cannot stay in one place. He keeps moving around and is also fast. If you can imagine the movement of it, Vitor Shaolin Ribeiro in Mountainside, NJ is a perfect example. He never protested and a lot of people started calling him that way. Some says, that it is considered as his lucky charm but he does not believe in luck.

He never stop learning new things and applying the techniques. He always believes that if someone wanted to be successful, he aims for perfection. The primary reason that he is still known and be followed by many young children until today. Due to his excellent performance. He tells his students to apply what they learn.

Because of his excellent performances, he receives various awards at a young age in his career. And has a lot of achievements. And he wanted to share his own secrets. He used various techniques once he will compete. And that is the half guard. And some other traditional moves that are followed by the young children today. Especially to those kids who have become his students. They applied what they learned from him.

He has the chance to meet the greatest boxers worldwide. Because of the different weight divisions that he was a part of. There is an association where he is a member. The name of the team is UNA. A team that produces the famous fighters in the world and is so lucky for being a member. He appreciates everything they did to him.

His younger years was not all great. Since he did not win in all competition. He understands that because it is always par of the game that there is a winner and a loser. But the most precious memory that he could not forget is when he was beaten by his opponent. He was involve in a fight and was badly beaten. One reason that he went to school to have the proper training.

After several years of his training, he rose to fame. He was 17 years old when he joins the national competition. This is the award where his fame starts. Because he became the world champion. And then, another award came when he became part of the other competition. And get some awards.

At 18 years old, he gets his black belt. It made a history because he is the youngest person who would earn that. Not just because he started at a young age and he learns fast but because of his dedication and perseverance. He has no fear to try new things. And would always give his best in all the things he did.

A lot of offers comes his way, and his popularity continues. He was sent to the different countries around the world to compete. They believe and trusted him. He never disappoint them of the many awards he takes home.




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