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| Date of Birth |
May 29, 1981 |
| Birth Place |
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
| Nationality (s) |
USA |
| Marital Status |
Single |
| Current Residence |
Chicago, USA |
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| Started Karate Age |
5 |
| Style Started |
Shito-Ryu |
| Current Ranks and Styles |
3rd Dan, Shito-Ryu |
| Years Competed |
1989-Present |
| Height : 5' 6" |
Weight : 61 kg |
| Divisions Competed In |
+60 kg, Open Kumite, Kata |
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Past Trainers and Coaches
| Chuzo Kotaka |
Shito-Ryu |
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
| Hideharu Igaki |
Shito-Ryu |
Colorado, USA |
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Main Achievements In Competition
| 2004 |
WKF +60 kg World Champion |
| 2004 |
WKF Open World Champion |
| 2003 |
US Open ~ +60 kg Champion |
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US Open ~ Open Champion |
| 2002 |
WKF +60 kg World Champion |
| 2002 |
WKF Women's World Cup Open Champion |
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PKF PanAmerican Championships Open Champion |
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Other Achievements & Awards
| 2005 |
Sullivan Award Nominee |
| 2002, 2004 |
AAU Women's grand Champion - Kumite |
| 2003 |
USANKF Athlete of the Year |
| 2001 |
Sir Sean Connery Award |
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| First Major Tournament |
Junior World Championships, Johannesburg South Africa - 1996 |
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| Current Occupation (s) |
Project Manager
Karate Instructor
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| Future Goals |
Continue with international competition, coach younger athletes to become world-class competitors. |
| Favorite Slogans/Quotes |
"Be so good they can't ignore you." - Jerry Dunn |
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| How To Contact |
Through KarateAthlete.com |
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