How kung fu shaped Boby Chemmanur's life and personality

Boby Chemmanur wears many hats, apart from that of a jeweller. The MD of Chemmanur International Jewellers is also a kung fu fighter, a sharp shooter, a high jumper, and a former footballer. Ask him about his exhausting list of sporting hobbies, and Chemmanur says that these sports help shape his life and personality. Take, for instance, kung fu.

“The martial art is deeply ingrained in Chinese philosophy which teaches us how to live life. The concentration required for kung fu has taught me to concentrate on tasks at hand and not be distracted by worldly temptations,” Chemmanur told ETPanache.

Trust the jeweller to extract life lessons from other sports too. About sharp shooting, he says it’s taught him about focused approach and strategising priorities while practising the high jump helped him gauge hurdles. Finally, he credits football for his approach to team building, stamina and reflexes. Talk about a wide playing field.