Legless to Legless

Khoa Nam Tran was born with a grin he can’t wipe off. He’s likely to smile in the face of a lion’s roar while joking about its bad breath. Along with his inexhaustible humour, Khoa Nam Tran is a rare survivor. With a healthy dose of muscle, a truckload of smiles and a bionic kick, Khoa is as straight up as they come. A party guy from way back, he lived for the weekends, midnight street racing, fitness and his mum’s home cooked Bánh xèo.

Khoa was celebrating Christmas 2012 in the usual way, partying into the night when the unthinkable happened. The car ride home ended in tragedy. Weeks later Khoa woke up in hospital in pain and confusion as he looked at the place where his legs used to be. The life he knew was gone.How could he live without a leg to stand on? He fell into a deep hole of defeat.Until he heard a spark of a whisper. It was his own inner spirit and bold, unabashed humour telling him, “Life’s not gonna wait for you Man! Your feet won’t stink now either!”

Khoa crawled, cried and joked his way out of that abyss, finding a light brighter than he’d ever known. His true tale of agonising hits and astonishing victories will inspire anyone striving for hope and courage when life doesn’t quite go to plan. Khoa’s raw story shows you how he got back in the driver’s seat. He’s still cornering legless around the racetrack because he’ll tell you life’s corners give you the biggest rush of all!

Khoa Nam Tran

About Khoa Nam Tran

Khoa Nam Tran knows what it takes to beat the odds. Since losing his legs in a car accident in 2012 at the age of 29, Khoa has embraced his new life following two osseointegration procedures that not only resulted in his much-loved robotic legs but also an incredible sense of freedom and thirst for life. Khoa has become an inspirational speaker to thousands, appeared on television and radio programs as a voice for the disabled in the community and spread his entrepreneurial wings far and wide. Acceptance, gratitude and exercise are Khoa’s founding principles for living a fulfilled life and he practises positivity not just every day but every moment. He happily shares his story to help people overcome their obstacles and give them hope for when the unexpected happens. Khoa’s spiritual journey continues through his studies into Spirit Mind Awareness and incorporating a holistic approach to running his successful gym in Sydney; helping people from a place of pure love. He loves spending time editing videography and photography and exploring new business ventures. You can often find Khoa pushing his limits around the racetrack where focus and clarity are paramount to keep moving forward.

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