John

Klatt

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