Kyokushin karate |22 December 2025

Samuel Fanny graded 1st dan black belt 

The year 2025 has been a revolutionary year for Samuel Fanny after achieving three major events at the age of 16 years.

In July, he successfully completed the grueling 30-man fight becoming the youngest Kyokushin karateka locally to achieve this feat. In September, he was crowned as the champion in the junior kumite (fighting) category at the Lion City Championships 2025 held in Singapore.

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