In the media
Sean has been featured in national and international media, sharing his story of resilience, achievement and purpose
“Sean Fong dominating life on the jiu-jitsu mat”
ABC Conversations with Richard Fiddler
When Sean Fong was seven years old, he woke up in hospital in an unfamiliar body after a terrible accident. Sean retreated into the water, where he found peace and freedom, eventually breaking a world record after moving to Australia. He swapped the pool for the grappling mat when he decided to walk into a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym and rose through the ranks to world champion.
“Fiji's Amputee Jiu-Jitsu Champion”
BBC News World Service - Outlook
Despite losing an arm and a leg in an accident when he was just seven, Sean Fong is a para world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu who also takes on able-bodied competitors.
“Paralympian Sean Fong’s Incredible Rise To World Champion”
Studio 10 with Sarah Harris and Narelda Jacobs
As a child, Sean Fong was involved in an accident that changed his future. He lost one arm and one leg but went on to live an extraordinary life, joining the Australian Paralympic Swimming team and becoming a Para Jiu-Jitsu World Champion.
“Grappling with Disabilities”
Adapting to disabilities in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Brazilian jiu jitsu is an increasingly popular sport and martial art, with a growing and tremendously loyal following. Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) offers a flexible approach to self-defense, based on real world combat, and using individualized techniques and strategies.
“Sean Fong inspires others as a jiu-jitsu world champion and swimming world record holder”
The Daily Telegraph - Manly Daily
LOSING two limbs as a child — and almost his life — made Sydney’s Sean Fong determined to excel in everything he does. The world champion athlete talks to BRYN KAY.
“Overcoming Any Obstacle: Sean Fong - World record holder, BJJ champion and Unstoppable Force!”
BulletProof for BJJ
BJJ is challenging with all your limbs, what if you only had 1 arm & 1 leg? Sean Fong survived massive physical trauma in rural Fiji as a kid which left him without his right leg and left arm. He had to relearn how to live again, but he had a burning desire to show the world he could be the best! His no BS, get after it approach led him to become a swimming champion, World Record holder and ultimately brought him to Jiu-Jitsu. Many able bodied people make excuses as to why they can't or won't do BJJ but this never crossed Sean's mind.
“Finding Your Gift - Motivational Speaker Sean Fong”
The BJJ Mental Coach Podcast with Gustavo Dantes
Sean shares the inspirational story of what happened to him when he was only seven years old that resulted in missing two of his limbs. He talked about courage not being the absence of fear, but feeling the fear and doing it anyway. He shared his competition mindset, which is very aligned with the message of the BJJ mental coach program.
“What's your excuse? With Special Guests Sean Fong and Karen Naisoro”
"The Gi Spot" is an uplifting podcast that celebrates the transformative journey of Jiu Jitsu, hosted by Rach and Kaz.
In this special episode of The GI Spot Podcast, hosts Rachael Bradshaw and Kaz Page sit down with Sean Fong and Karen Naisoro, two remarkable figures in the Australian Jiu Jitsu community. More than just accomplished athletes, Sean and Karen embody the essence of dedication, resilience, and mutual support, both on and off the mats.
“Resilience - Interview with Sean Fong”
A documentary style interview by Antony Robinson
In this interview Sean explains the importance of mentors and positive role models in an athlete’s career.