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Karate

Andrew

Ragona

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'10"

Age

32

Hometown

Des Plaines, IL

Education

Maine West High School Elmhurst College

Personal
I started karate when I was 10 years old. I quit after the first session because I was also enjoying baseball at the time. I rejoined when I was 12 or 13 and I have been doing it since. I think why I got back into it was because I just needed an outlet to build my self-esteem. I was picked on during my childhood and karate was a place I could get away from that. Three things you may not know about me are that I enjoy stand-up comedy, I used to be a cross country runner, and I also used to do a little bit of acting in high school.
Career Highlights
  • 2017 First Place Kumite Sr. -60kg
  • 2016 2nd Place Kumite Sr. -60kg
  • 2013 2nd Place Kumite Sr. -60kg
  • 2013 3rd Place Kumite Jr. -68kg
  • 2011 World Shotokan Team Kumite Champion
  • 2010 3rd Place Kata Champion
  • 2010 National Champion Kumite Jr.
World Championship Experience
  • WSKA World Team Champion Kumite: Gold

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