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#
Hometown
Aurora, CO
Quick Facts
- I started karate when I was 7 years old!
- This is my first time making the Junior US Team!
- My mom is my hero, she is always there for me and supports me
- My biggest win was getting first place at Nationals in Elite Division. It was important to me because I made the Junior US Team and my hard work payed off!
- My coaches @vitalyokinawa and @alexokinawa inspire me because they motivate me and push me to make every day in the dojo count
- "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein
