Backing Qian: Support his journey to Japan to achieve karate excellence

This is our heartfelt plea to support Qian Ariefdien's upcoming journey to Japan during the June 2024 school holidays for Black Belt Grading to achieve karate mastery.

Meet Qian, a remarkable twelfth grader whose karate journey spans an impressive 12 years, marked by resilience and unwavering determination. But behind his martial arts prowess lies a tale of grit and triumph over adversity.

Raised by a single mother, Qian faced a barrage of challenges from the outset. Battling academic hurdles while grappling with an early diagnosis of ADD, his journey to self-confidence and physical strength seemed like an uphill climb. Yet, amidst the chaos of his formative years, karate emerged as his saving grace.

Introduced to the art by his mother, karate became more than just a sport—it became a lifeline. However, his path was riddled with obstacles. Academic struggles, having to repeat certain grades, and the weight of societal expectations took their toll, leaving Qian wrestling not only with textbooks but also with his sense of self-worth. By age 10, he found himself tip...