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John

Klatt

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'5"

Age

49

Hometown

Madison

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Quick Facts
  • I started practicing karate as an adult. At first, Karate was an activity to try while marathon and triathlon training. Then it became an activity I could share with my step-son who had been training and competing for several years. As I started to meet other Karatekas and competing, I became hooked. I wanted to learn more, train more, and test my skills through competition
  • My wife introduced me to endurance sports and I have competed in many marathons and triathlons.
  • Despite my vision loss, I actively participate in kumite training and, on occasion, kumite competition.
  • I collaborate with colleagues around the world to conduct and publish academic research on human potentials in the face of adversity.
Career Highlights
  • Training and competing with USANKF Para Team
  • Training and competing with my step-son
  • Participating in the WI State Championships Family Kata division with my 4-year old daughter
  • Second place in 2022 USA Open (para kata)
  • First place in 2022 USA Open (para kobudo)
  • First place in 2021 USA Open (para kata)
  • First place in 2021 USA Open (para kobudo)
  • Second place in 2021 National Championships (para kata)
  • First place in 2021 National Championships (para kobudo)
  • First place in 2019 National Championships (para kata)
  • Second place in 2018 National Championships (para kata)
  • Second place in 2018 National Championships (Korean kata)
World Championship Experience
  • Competed in World Championships 2022 – Dubai, UAE
  • Third Place in Pan Am Championships 2019 – Panama City, Panama

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