'Confidence and discipline': How a Filipino couple in the Gold Coast raise their Jiu-Jitsu Champion child

The goal of the Filipino couple in Gold Coast is to instill confidence and discipline in their son Izaac, which is why they enrolled him in Jiu-Jitsu.

Paul and Stephanie Bergola were proud parents as their son Izaac won a gold medal at the Gold Coast Jiu-Jitsu Championships. Credit: Stephanie Lazaro-Bergola

Key Points

• Filipino couple Paul and Stephanie Bergola from the Gold Coast have a 14-year-old son, Izaac Bergola, who is a Jiu-Jitsu champion.
• Izaac has been enrolled in Jiu-Jitsu to develop discipline and confidence.
• Stephanie's family has a history of sports enthusiasts, suggesting that Isaac's interest in Jiu-Jitsu might be inherited.
• Jiu-Jitsu is a Japanese martial art that helps in building strength, discipline, and self-confidence.