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
5'11"
Age
25
Hometown
Belleville, IL
Education
Belleville East SWIC
Quick Facts
- I started karate because I got a free month of Karate classes as a prize from a library competition. I fell in love with the sport and have never looked back.
- "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you." -Derek Jeter
Career Highlights
- 5x Junior Team Member
- 4x USA Open Medalist
- Attended a team only training camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
World Championship Experience
- 2016: Mexico Shito-Ryu World Championship Competitor
- 2014: Peru Pan American Competitor
