While most 8 years across the country will be preparing for their school athletics day, Knox Vertiainen is training to represent New Zealand at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in Las Vegas.
Only three years into the sport Knox placed first among all 5-16 year olds by points. In his first competition he stood on the podium 18 times.
Now he's preparing for his first international competition as well as fundraising through give-a-little to get there.
Knox Vartiainen Photo: supplied
