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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Hometown
Sacramento, CA
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 5
- This is my first time making the Junior US Team!
- My real life hero is my Sensei, John Limcaco. He had trained me since I was 5 years old, and he never gave up on me. He was also there when I was struggling outside the dojo. He continues to train me to prepare for my first Jr. Pan Ams
- I get my inspiration from Sensei Branden. He also started karate at age 5, and was Sensei John's first black belt. I met him when I was 6 and he had just became a lawyer. He's always looked out for me, supported me, and given me countless advice. He's always been my role model and big brother
- "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey"
