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‘Proud To Be With Him Every Step Of The Way’ – Danny Kingad Talks Fatherhood Ahead Of Rematch With Adriano Moraes

"The King" and his son are always together as he prepares for a critical flyweight MMA clash at ONE 169.

Filipino star desperately wants to become the ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion, but outside of competition, he라이브 바카라 focused on raising a champion in life.

The #3-ranked contender hopes to get closer to his professional goal when he rematches #1-ranked in U.S. primetime on November 8 at –바카라 웹사이트but he remains just as focused on his growing family.

Kingad is a proud father to 6-year-old son Gleuordan Adriel, and he라이브 바카라 determined to give him the right upbringing, which includes exposing him to life as a world-class martial artist.

To that end, the youngster joins “The King” on the mats each day ahead of this crucial matchup with Moraes.

Kingad told :

“Outside of the ring, I’m a full-time dad. I bring along my son each time I go to the gym, and he라이브 바카라 enjoying it. When I playfully spar with him, he responds with a few punches of his own. He라이브 바카라 growing up fast. It라이브 바카라 like having a playmate now.

“After our training sessions, he’ll start kicking bags. He’ll play with all those in the gym. And that라이브 바카라 the most important thing –바카라 웹사이트that he라이브 바카라 already exposed to what I’m doing.

“He라이브 바카라 sometimes rowdy, but you know, he라이브 바카라 a kid, and it라이브 바카라 all about how you handle it, how you balance discipline and fun. I’m proud to be with him every step of the way.”

Although his son enjoys being around the gym, Kingad doesn’t necessarily expect him to follow in his footsteps.

He wants Gleuordan to be happy and healthy, exploring his own hobbies and finding a path that is right for him. However, “The King” also aims to encourage an active lifestyle that enhances the body and mind:

“I will always support any sport or physical activities that he wants to try. If it라이브 바카라 MMA, that sounds good to me. I just try to limit his exposure to gadgets and things that keep him idle.”

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Kingad Says Kids Can Benefit Greatly From Martial Arts

Many parents experience doubts when their children decide to pursue martial arts, but as a lifelong practitioner, Danny Kingad sees a lot of the upsides.

He knows that painful injuries and tough setbacks can occur, but he believes the net benefits outweigh the downsides:

“As a father, when you see your kid get hurt, you’d get hurt as well, but as long as it라이브 바카라 in a controlled sports setting where it instills discipline and how to overcome adversity, then it라이브 바카라 fine.

“It would really help kids grow more disciplined and ready for more challenges in life.”

It라이브 바카라 no surprise that an elite MMA fighter would be on that side of the argument.

Fortunately for Kingad, his wife is also convinced of the benefits of martial arts for their son, so both parents are on the same wavelength.

“The King” added:

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“She라이브 바카라 actually the one suggesting that he should take taekwondo! She라이브 바카라 very supportive.”

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