The champ is still learning

Dear Sunday Star,I write to introduce to you my friend, mentor and coach Adam Shahir Kayoom, a Malaysian who has achieved somuch in the martial arts arena. It would be great to highlight his phenomenal successes and achievements toinspire all fellow Malaysians. Among his shining accolades is winning the World Muay Thai Champion WPMFMiddleweight 2006. He's also responsible for introducing the incredible martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu toMalaysia, being the head instructor of the programme at a club in KL. — Charles Wong 

AT the tender age of five, Adam Shahir Kayoom was hyperactive and was said to have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Having a penchant for sweets did not help, and he was constantly climbing walls and generally wreaking havoc.