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#
Hometown
Stockton, CA
Quick Facts
- Last year I was alternate for 12-13 -40kg Kumite and this year I won the gold and made team for the 14-15 -52kg Male Elite Kumite division!
- My favorite food is ravioli
- I play the Guitar, take Jui jitsu and fencing classes
- I started karate at the age of 3 and I workout 6-8 hours a week to prepare for major tournaments
- My parents are my real life heroes because they are always working hard so I could go to class, tournaments and get me everywhere I need to be
- My biggest win is the 2018 nationals Reno, NV because it has always been a goal of mine to make the national team
- "He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." -Muhammad Ali
