Meet Mehmet
Mehmet is 18 and grew up in London. He’s currently in his first year at Loughborough University, studying chemistry.
Growing up in London, Mehmet would regularly experience intimidating behaviour and hear stories about knife and gun crime.
One day while walking through a park, he discovered a Steel Warriors outdoor gym where a calisthenics session was taking place.
Steel Warriors are an innovative organisation that melts down seized knives and transforms them into outdoor gyms. They support young people affected by crime, violence and social exclusion to develop the skills and confidence they need to build positive futures.
Calisthenics and Steel Warriors soon became his passion, community and safe space. He credits his love of the sport with a big improvement in his mental and physical health.
“Through coaching other people, I figured out that I love teaching people and now I’m on the route to become a teacher. It’s shaped me into someone I can be proud of.”