#87: 8 ITL Kids Smash ‘The Grid’

Eight ITL kids hit The Grid Kids once again for some fun in the sand, sea… and monkey-bars.

The renowned Obstacle Course Race (OCR) took place in the same weekend as the European Club Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, that saw a small contingent of the team compete overseas.

Nevertheless, a parent-run initiative saw their kids get their hands dirty on the beach of Golden Bay, as a throng of ITL’s finest blasted their way through the OCR.

The famous local challenge featured numerous challenges including high hurdles, muddy pools, rope climbing and carrying and long runs through the Golden Bay cliffside.

The athletes representing the club on the day were Ben and Charlotte Gatt, Dias and Brayden Micallef, Zach Zammit, Dailen, Noah and Mila Barbara. They were accompanied by their parents, grandparents and friends.

Sporting red and black face paint, with highlight red socks to match, the boys and girls set out hard, scaling a yellow pyramid and climbing through a series of monkey bars. They proceed to vault over numerous hurdles, wooden structures, nets, ropes, and of course… a gigantic pit of mud.

All athletes finished the course with time to spare. Who said martial arts training was limited to… martial arts?

The explosive nature of taekwondo training is a huge ancillary to the skills needed to complete an OCR. In fact, ITL is a consistent participant in these events.

Although not taekwondo-related, ITL is a big supporter of mixed fitness and active lifestyles. Since its conception, athletes of the club have attended both Spartan and Tough Mudder OCRs, aside from The Grid itself.

The latest edition of The Grid Kids has shown that even children as young aren’t afraid of getting their hands (and anywhere else) dirty!

Big well done guys!