Hylan Drew Tillman is the epitome of the clique “chip off the block”. His father at the age of 5 worked as a news carrier and accomplished much as a child. Today Hylan is being mentored and a prodigy of his dad with his first child coloring book.
Hylan Drew Tillman is an inspiring 7-year-old that loves sports, wrestling, martial arts, and watching videos on YouTube. Due to Covid, he had to start over at a new martial art school after learning one style of self-defense. Today he is Blue Belt studying Youn Wha Taekwondo and will be testing for another belt soon. He wants to be a Black Belt before he is 10 years old. He is set apart in his academics and phenomenal memory. He has been recognized for his exceptional math and comprehension at school. Hylan has taught himself the history, bio, and important facts of wrestlers, athletes, and learning about other people of influence in our history. He will amaze you with the dates and personal facts that he memorizes about things that have taken place throughout history.
His parents said, “we teach Hylan to not limit his learning to the classroom and he has taken that literally.” So far he said that he wants to be a professional athlete in football and work towards being an actor. The foundation and support is in place for him to maximize his potential so it will be just a matter of time before we will be hearing more of his success. He was graced as a cover model for laExpose’ Spring Magazine and earned the Young Martial Artist of the Year from Extraordinary People Awards. He is represented by laExpose’ Productions for his marketing and managed by his dad. His book sales are to help with his schooling. To help the next generation of talent visit www.HylanBook.info
IPM: I’m sure your parents are extremely proud of you; can you share with me something you find inspiring about each of your parents?
Hylan: Both do good things for me to have fun, activities, and have lunch with me.
IPM: What inspired you to get into martial arts?
Hylan: It looked fun, I wanted to be a black belt, and I wanted to do something with my dad.
IPM: How did you feel having to switch martial arts schools and learning a new style of self-defense? Was it scary, or was it exciting?
Hylan: I was shy but got new friends and some friends came to the new school and I was able to get better. It was exciting because Siri said it had a good rating.
IPM: Most people do not enjoy math, what about math makes it fun for you?
Hylan: I like math because of the challenges and it helps make you smart.
IPM: I see you know a lot about wrestlers and athletes, can you share with us your favorite wrestler or athlete and tell me why they are your favorite?
Hylan: John Cena is my favorite wrestler because WWE is fake, but he is a good actor with his finishing move. Derrick Henry is my favorite athlete because he plays for the Titans, and he is strong and fast.
IPM: What inspired you to make Infiniverse the Coloring Book?
Hylan: I like coloring and my Gmomma came up with the idea. My Gmomma is my grandma!
IPM: Can you share a secret with us about how you memorize things so well?
Hylan: I memorize things by writing them down on a post-it note or keep practicing them.
IPM: You have already accomplished so much just being 7 years old, what are your goals for the next 5 years?
Hylan: Be in the 6th grade, get good grades, be a black belt, and actor.
IPM: You want to become a football player and actor when you get older, what dream football team do you want to be on?
Hylan: A good football team that is in a city with good weather, but many teams change over the years and the rules change.
IPM: Can you share with us any tips to help our readers become as motivated as you are?
Hylan: If you want to be a GOOD READER, you have to practice reading! Aim high and land!
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