With Karate’s Olympic Future Uncertain, Sakura Kokumai Eyes Strong Showing At Pan Am Games
Kokumai, a 2020 Olympian, will go from the world championships in Hungary right to Chile for the Pan Am Games.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'7"
Age
30
Hometown
Great Neck, NY
Education
Hicksville High School Devry University
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 4 years old. My father out me in Karate to learn how to protect my self and to have self confidence. He was also really into Bruce Lee
- Three things that people may not know about me is that I started in Taekwando before switching to karate, the color of my nails represent my current mood, and I love to cook!
Career Highlights
- Jr. PKF Silver Medalist
- North American Cup Gold Medalist
- 2x US National Champion
- Shotokan World Championships Medalist (Team)
- Pan American Championship Gold Medalist (2017)
World Championship Experience
- 2016 Team Kumite Bronze Medal (Team)
