KUALA LUMPUR: National Muay Thai sensation Johan Ghazali Zulfikar, better known as Jojo, recently captured the attention of netizens after sharing a TikTok video of his training session with his mother, Jenna Johnson.
In the video uploaded on his TikTok account, Jojo can be seen vigorously training in a gym, with Johnson playing an active role, holding two kickboxing pads to receive her son's powerful kicks.
She wasn't merely observing from the sidelines, either.
She also threw in a few kicks and punches at Jojo to help him practice dodging and avoiding opponent attacks.
Jojo, brimming with energy, unleashed a full-force kick on the pads held by his mother in the video which had garnered over two million views since it was uploaded on Tuesday.
After the training session concluded, Jojo inspected his mother's hands, only to discover that his powerful kicks had left a bruise.
Despite the injury, Johnson maintained her composure, smiling through the pain and assuring Jojo that the bruise did not hurt at all.
The heartwarming moment between mother and son gained even more attention when Jojo humorously captioned the video: "Is this (training) sinful?"
This playful remark amused many fans, who appreciated the strong bond and light-hearted partnership of Jojo and his mother.
Netizens also cheered for Jojo, adding that he had a wonderful support system for his success in the sport.
"As people say, a mother is willing to endure pain for her child, so that her child can grow strong and succeed," said user @izz170.
Meanwhile, user @zainwanhan1 said the greatness of a mother lies in her fight for her child to become exceptional.
"Appreciate every sacrifice your mother has made, Jojo. Without her, you wouldn't be where you are today."