He was introduced to the sport in the first year of elementary school, and eventually began participating in local competitions.

After graduating from high school, he was accepted to study civil engineering at Gadjah Mada University, but instead decided to join the military at Kodam V/Brawijaya so he could more actively practice.

The following year, he managed to secure a spot in the 2018 Asian Games national contingent for the individual competition, for the 60 kg weight class.

[2] Making his way to the finals, he faced Amir Mehdizadeh (2012 and 2016 World Championship winner), defeating him 9–7.

[4] After winning the gold medal, he received a bonus from both the Indonesian government and the national karate forum, totalling Rp 2.5 billion ($170,000).