From the classrooms of Syracuse University to the global stage, Tahirah Abdul-Qadir is proving that champions are made both on and off the mat.
The Syracuse University senior is more than just a student — she’s an international kickboxing champion with more than 17 years of experience. Tahirah Abdul-Qadir has been immersed in martial arts for as long as she can remember.
“My dad, he’s a multiple-time world champion in kickboxing,” Tahirah Abdul-Qadir said. “Growing up, he would always teach me. I’ve been punching and kicking before I could even speak.”…