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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