--- title: "Student Stories: Taekwondo Training in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai" description: "See how our students build strength, discipline, and confidence. Join Powerstar Taekwondo Academy for professional training, belt grading, and fitness." canonical: https://mytribe.in/powerstartaekwondo/taekwondo-for-kids-teens/hear-from-our-students last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Student Stories: Their Journey at Powerstar Taekwondo Academy Tribe Verified · 5 branches across Ulwe, Navi Mumbai By [Tejas Pingale](https://mytribe.in/powerstartaekwondo) · 3 academies in Ulwe; Classes across Navi Mumbai · ₹1,500 per month (estimate) Part of [Taekwondo for Kids & Teens](https://mytribe.in/powerstartaekwondo/taekwondo-for-kids-teens). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/powerstartaekwondo/taekwondo-for-kids-teens/gallery) See how my students build confidence, discipline, and power on the mat. These are real results from kids and teens who train here. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Swara Jagdale, a red belt, shares her four-year journey, highlighting improvements in her flexibility and the strength of her kicks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f4afb5d-78aa-43de-8693-8d66fc0f19bf) - [Video: Anvi Yadav, a blue belt, talks about her four years in Taekwondo, competing at the national level, and the pride she feels as a player.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/383e4908-82d8-449e-8d5e-a9aaeb7198b2) - [Video: Laisha Juneja, a red belt, discusses winning a gold medal at the district level and how Taekwondo has increased her height and mental strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1b7b75f-19e6-4c4f-8447-f052a395546c) - [Video: Aarush Bhardwaj, a blue belt, explains how our classes have empowered him mentally and physically, and his experience competing at state and national levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87ced043-22e2-4029-91d6-2f38f3ed56f5) - [Video: Samyak Jain, a blue belt, talks about how his flexibility and strength have increased over four years and how I have helped him become more disciplined.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d93dbf4-c234-4649-9023-87fcb1685764) - [Video: Aaryan Mishra, a green belt, describes his four-year journey, noting significant changes in his stretching, flexibility, and height.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ccc680f-964d-41bf-b3de-8c332350f0d8) - [Video: Shiv Kapri, a red belt, shares his positive experience over four years, focusing on how the power of his kicks has increased through our training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4acf41f0-6ca1-46a2-bf8b-42f574d23985) - [Video: Adhira, a yellow belt, explains why she loves Taekwondo. She says it gives her power and strength, and she values what we teach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/177bbab0-b143-4ba4-a70a-9c248a9ca88e) ## About Hear From Our Students It is not just about the medals. When you watch these students, you see years of consistent effort. They are not just practicing kicks. They are building flexibility, mental resilience, and height through disciplined training. What you see in these videos is the result of showing up week after week, whether they are preparing for a belt exam or a state-level match. ### Why Students Stay for Years Most of the students you see here have been training with me for four years or more. In Taekwondo, the belt journey is a marathon, not a sprint. We move from white belt basics to black belt precision, and the progress is real. ### More Than Just Kicks Parents often ask me what the change looks like. It is not just strength. It is: * **Flexibility & Growth:** We focus on deep stretching and drills that improve posture and height. * **Mental Toughness:** Whether they win or lose, they learn to handle the outcome with respect. This discipline helps them in school and daily life. * **Confidence:** A student who was once shy becomes someone who can stand tall in a sparring ring with full protective gear (Hogu). ### Competitive & Fitness Focus We do not just train for fitness. We train for competition. My students compete at district, state, and national levels. To get there, we drill footwork, Poomsae forms, and sparring tactics in a safe, supervised environment. If you want your child to learn more than just a sport, bring them to our academy in Ulwe. We focus on building champions who are humble, strong, and disciplined. ## About Tejas Pingale I am Tejas Pingale. For me, Taekwondo is life and my students are family. I do not just teach kicks; I build champions who respect their opponents and themselves. 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