Lenny Rafano, a 16-year-old rising senior at St. Joseph by-the-Sea, is challenging the typical image of mixed martial arts instructors. Recently passing his first Instructor test at Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts, Rafano aims to lead his own classes soon. His journey began when friends introduced him to MMA four years ago, fostering a newfound passion that led to competitive success. Rafano has won gold medals in jiu-jitsu and MMA, emphasizing the importance of hard work and the life skills he wishes to impart to future students, including self-defense and wellness.
At just 16 years old, Lenny Rafano is breaking stereotypes as a young mixed martial arts instructor, emphasizing the values of hard work and self-defense.
Rafano’s journey began with a simple invitation from friends, leading him to discover a passion for competition that culminated with two gold medals.
With daily training, a red belt, and aspirations for a black belt, Rafano stands as a testament to dedication and commitment in martial arts.
Rafano believes in teaching life skills like self-defense, saying, 'I think it's important for everyone to learn to defend themselves.'
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