If you¡¯re hoping to look good at your next PITT training, then don¡¯t stand next to Constable Krishneel Singh ¨C he can do some hard-core Bruce Lee moves.
The 23-year-old graduated in September with the Auckland-trained section of Wing 314 and is based on NPT at Mangere East, Counties Manukau District.
Not only can Krishneel pull off a flying high kick in his number ones without splitting his trousers, he¡¯s also a black belt in karate and is training for his professional boxing debut.
He can do this too.
Krishneel trains five times a week, sparring with his Dad Rohit Singh, a professional heavyweight boxer who represents New Zealand and Fiji in boxing and also doubles as Krishneel¡¯s trainer.
Not surprisingly, Krishneel sailed through his PCT. Last year he had three amateur boxing fights, including one in his native Fiji.
¡°I¡¯m currently at 84 kilos and preparing to fight in the light heavyweight division,¡± he says.
¡°I¡¯ve done martial arts since I was about six years old. Doing martial arts and boxing isn¡¯t about me wanting to fight people - it¡¯s more of a discipline that keeps me focused and would be good self-defence if I ever need it at work."
He says he has also been approached about acting in Bollywood action movies, but is focused on his Police career.
¡°My childhood dream was to join Police - I¡¯ve always loved the uniform and helping people.¡±
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