The little one's dad tells PEOPLE that he "really enjoys" being around other students and seeing them train
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- Ousmane Sarr noticed his 1-year-old son Muhammad’s love for taekwondo after he began imitating older students’ moves
- Muhammad wears a tiny taekwondo uniform and practices kicks at his dad’s studio, inspiring other students with his enthusiasm
- Videos of Muhammad training have gone viral, with millions of views and global support for his passion for sports
When Ousmane Sarr's son discovered taekwondo, it was love at first sight.
The Michigan-based dad, who has been sharing videos of his 1-year-old son, Muhammad, on his own TikTok account, tells PEOPLE that he noticed his little one loved the sport after watching him copying older students.
"We noticed it when he began trying to imitate the kicks and movements he saw the older students practicing," Ousmane tells PEOPLE. "Even at a very young age, he was paying close attention and trying to follow along."
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In clips shared to Ousmane's TikTok, Muhammad can be seen wearing a tiny version of his own taekwondo uniform and following along as students practice different moves. In one sweet video, Muhammad wears a mini blue helmet and kicks at a blue pad, holding his bottle of orange juice in his hand.
"Muhammad discovered taekwondo because I run a taekwondo school, Sarr Brothers Taekwondo," Ousmane says. "He started coming to the studio with me and watching the class, and he became very interested in what the other students were doing."
Ousmane explains that his son loves being in the studio and especially enjoys getting to try out some of the moves himself.
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"He really enjoys being around the other students and watching them train. He especially likes practicing little kicks and moving around on the mat," he says.
Ousmane got his son his own uniform when Muhammad started taking an interest in the sport "so he could feel like he was part of the class, just like the other students," he says.
"The other kids love him. They find it very cute and inspiring to see someone so young trying to practice with them," explains the proud dad.
Muhammad's interests aren't just in taekwondo, though. Ousmane says that his son likes sports that allow him to be active.
"He also enjoys playing with soccer balls and moving around a lot," says Ousmane. "Right now, he just loves being active and exploring different activities."
Credit: Courtesy of Ousmane Sarr
Ousmane's videos have gone viral, with a few garnering as many as 17 million and 10 million views. He says it's been incredible to see how far Muhammad's videos have gone.
"It has been amazing to see how many people around the world have been inspired by Muhammad's videos," Ousmane shares. "We are grateful for the support and hope he continues to enjoy sports and learning as he grows.
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