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
Weston, FL
Quick Facts
- People call me Santi
- .I love meeting new people, hanging out with friends, traveling and exploring different places in the world, and of course, winning!
- I have one mini Schnauzer named Chiky
- .Relaxing to me is hanging out with friends, getting deep tissue massages, cupping massages, and going to the beach
- .I get my inspiration from top karate fighters
- ."It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years"
Career Highlights
- 2018: Nationals in Reno, NV 18-20 Male Elite Kumite -75kg: Gold
- 2018: US Open 18-20 Kumite -75kg: Bronze
- 2017: Nationals in Greenville, SC 16-17 Male Elite Kumite -68kg: Bronze
World Championship Experience
- 2016: Shito-Ryu Karate World Championships in Mexico: Bronze
