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
4'10"
Age
19
Hometown
Valencia, CA
Education
Rio Norte Jr High
Quick Facts
- Just finished 7th grade
- Made Honor roll every quarter
- Only child
- Practice karate 20 hrs per week
- depending on homework
- Practice 30 hours per week when school is out
Career Highlights
- World Junior, Cadet & U21 Championships, Konya, 2022 (-55kg Kumite (Junior) - Men)
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When did you start karate and why?
I started when I was 5 (almost 6). My dad wrestled in HS and college and wanted me to do some type of combate sport. At the time, there was no high school wrestling in my area so he had me try Karate.
Name three things people might not know about you:
I like to draw
I like to build things
I like to ski
