Thattie’s Journey to the Cage
Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol (aka “Thattie”) was a dream‑teller who didn’t want a quiet office life. Even though her parents pictured her juggling spreadsheets and caffeine, she had spreadsheets of punch cards and of kicks waiting in her mind.
Early Years: From Ballet to Brawls
As a six‑year‑old, Thattie twirled gracefully in ballet classes, painted her cheeks pink, and never, ever missed a swimming lesson. She was a sunshine in the classroom, a model pupil who kept her neat notebooks tidy. Her folks, while lacking the fortune for medical school, were ready to invest in a computer science degree she’d secure. But the star had other plans.
High School Hijinks
- At 17, she ditch‑ed school for a wushu studio. The principal called her parents, and we all know how bureaucracy can stump a warrior.
- She kept fighting for the right to balance academics with fighting; the school finally caved after she won a local boxing tournament.
- The aftermath? Her parents warmed up to her dream, yet still expected her to hit that IT degree path.
From Wushu to World Fighting
Winner of the Indonesian national wushu championship, Thattie bagged a bronze medal at the SEA Games and catapulted onto the biggest global martial‑arts platform: ONE Championship. Despite the accolades, her family’s support remained, technically, “cosmetic.” Yet, a shift had begun.
Road to the Ring
Picture this: 12 May, Jakarta Convention Center, ONE: GRIT AND GLORY. Her dad will be in the front row, while her mother, who usually watched only the pre‑match highlights, is about to catch the live action for the first time. “They love me, but they’re terrified of the full, unfiltered fight,” Thattie shared. Their love was real, but the fear of seeing her take blows kept their cheers at a polite distance.
Family Ties: A Double‑Edged Sword
Thattie’s brother, Hariyono—18, training Muay Thai—pulls a quiet parallel story. Since the streets of Jakarta can ferment gang life and other not‑so‑friendly vibes, he’s squelching into the gym, staying safely out of trouble while racing toward a possible MMA future. Thattie is ready to mentor him, hoping his fighting spirit might count as something extra beyond the classroom.
What’s on the Horizon?
On that same marquee day, she’s set to face Rome Trinidad. Two wins in a row has her itching for a triple‑threat finish. With her parents’ growing endorsement and an indomitable spark, Thattie is poised to rock not just the cage but the whole boxing scene.
Final Thought
Parents may have envisioned a “normal” life for Thattie, but she’s rewriting that narrative with every punch, floor toss, and triumphant return from the ring. Her story serves as a reminder: “If you can dream about something, finally roll your life into that shouting‑out wave.” This is a story where determination meets family, and the whole package is ready to jump, swing, and win.
