7-Year-Old Madurai Girl Becomes World's Youngest Taekwondo Instructor

Imagine being a 7-year-old and already holding a Guinness World Record. Sounds unreal, right? Well, not for Samyuktha Narayanan, a young girl from Madurai, India, who has officially become the youngest Taekwondo instructor ever at just seven years and 270 days old!

Guinness World Records (GWR) shared this incredible feat on Instagram, featuring pictures of Samyuktha, writing, “Seven-year-old girl makes history as the youngest Taekwondo instructor ever aged just seven years and 270 days old! Samyuktha Narayanan is an inspiration to fellow kids in Madurai, India, encouraging them to engage in sports!”

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And guess what? Her parents, Shruthy and Narayanan, who run Madurai Taekwondo Academy, are also Guinness World Record holders, no wonder she was born to be a champ.

How Did People On Social Media React?

While many were left in awe of her dedication, some people expressed concerns about the risks of practising martial arts at such a young age. “There’s always a child doing it better than you,” joked one user. Another worried, “A sprained ankle could impact her life in a flash.”

But the majority of reactions were full of love and admiration. One person wrote, “Heartiest congratulations on achieving a world record at such a young age, Samyuktha. Your hard work, determination, and incredible talent are truly inspiring. You have not only made your family proud but have also set an example for other young dreamers to believe in themselves and strive for greatness. May this remarkable achievement be the first of many milestones in your bright future.”

Who Is Samyuktha's Inspiration?

In an interview with GWR, Samyuktha revealed the secret behind her achievement, her parents. “My father and mother are my biggest inspirations. I used to admire [their] Guinness World Records certificates hanging on the walls in our home,” she said, “It was my goal to achieve a GWR title and hang my certificate on the same wall.”

Samyuktha's Daily Routine 

Balancing school, training, and coaching is no joke, but Samyuktha makes it look absolutely effortless. “I wake up early in the morning and start my training with the other students. I do my homework as soon as I come home [from school]. Then I take some rest and go to the dojo for coaching along with my dad in the evening,” she shared.

Even as an instructor, she’s always learning. “I feel proud of myself standing as an instructor before kids of my age,” she added, “Sometimes I also learn from them.”

Living Her Dream

“After I achieved my GWR title, I received appreciations from my friends, family, and teachers. My photos and videos were published in the newspaper and [shown on] television," the young instructor said, "I felt like a star in my city.”